William Barron (gardener)
William Barron | |
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| Born | 2 October 1805 Eccles, Berwickshire, Scotland |
| Died | 8 April 1891 (aged 85) Borrowash, Derbyshire, England |
| Resting place | Borrowash Cemetery |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Landscape gardener, nurseryman, park and garden designer |
| Employer(s) | Charles Stanhope, 4th Earl of Harrington, Leicester Stanhope, 5th Earl of Harrington |
| Organization(s) | W. Barron and Son |
| Known for | Work at Elvaston Castle, tree transplanting techniques |
| Notable work | The British Winter Garden: A Practical Treatise on Evergreens |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah née Allester (m. 1841, d. 1858), Elizabeth Ashby |
| Children | John Barron, Frances Barron |
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William Barron (2 October 1805–8 April 1891) was a British landscape gardener, nurseryman and park and garden designer. His work in the grounds at Elvaston Castle established his reputation as one of the most respected landscape gardeners of his time.