All the paintings are by the Victorian-era female botanical artist and explorer Marianne North. The small gallery nestles in a stunning natural setting — Kew Gardens beside the Thames River.

The intrepid Victorian lady botanist Marianne North painted her vibrant landscapes and flora over 100 years ago. The reopening of the Marianne North gallery at Kew is an opportunity to reflect on ...

Miss Marianne North was adamant. She wanted her new art gallery, nestled in a far corner of Kew Gardens, to serve refreshments to weary visitors. But Sir Joseph Hooker, the director of the Royal ...

door of the Marianne North Gallery at Kew Gardens in west London opens and three visitors make their way in, sun hats askew, looking a little battered in their checked shirts and shorts. Their jaws ...