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Sybil sitting on a stone seat with Michael Butterfield, under a parasol, in the first Sybil's Garden

Sybil on a mobility scooter in the original Sybil's Garden with a man behind her.

Following Sybil's death the decision was taken to re-design Sybil's Garden.

Second page numbered 74, lists plants purchased in October 1982 and July 1985. Suppliers and prices are given and the page is headed 'Plants for Sybil's Garden'. Next Page

Plan of the first 'Sybil's Garden' [after Robin's death]. On large sheet of tracing paper. Page 74a of Sybil's Plant Record Book lists the plants she bought for this garden. Click here to see it.

A Postcard from the National Gardens Scheme showing the original Sybil's Garden. Ornate bronze Chinese vase, containing a cordyline, in a central paved area surrounded by raised flower beds. Seat designed by Sybil behind.

Recording and transcript of an interview with Tim Parker who lived in York Gate House as a student in 2004

Circular paving in centre of Sybil’s Garden with Chinese metal vase containing a Cordyline, stone pigs to one side

View over Sybil’s Garden from near the seat looking towards the entrance. Chinese bronze vase in the centre and entrance arch just visible

Sybil’s Garden viewed from its entrance

View through a Yew arch into Sybil’s Garden