Lancelot Brown, more commonly known with the byname Capability Brown, was an English landscape architect. He is remembered as "the last of the great English 18th century artists to be accorded his due", and "England's greatest gardener". Wikipedia
Born: August 30, 1716, Kirkharle, United Kingdom
Died: February 6, 1783, London, United Kingdom
It is 300 years since the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, who designed the gardens of some of England’s most beloved country houses. Dr Oliver Cox, Heritage Engagement Fellow at the University, tells us about ‘the man behind England’s green and pleasant land’.
Dr Cox, has co-curated an exhibition on 'Capability' Brown at the Bodleian Libraries' Weston Library which is open until September 4.
In this video, he explains how Oxford is celebrating the anniversary, and what we should know about ‘Capability’ Brown, and how he got his nickname. With thanks to Blenheim Palace & Capability Brown Festival 2016.
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