As important designed landscapers in their own right, Sheldon Goodman will explore the people behind their histories, such as the disabled cemetery designer whose wife was one of the first women sci-fi writers and the horticultural family who populated Abney Park with tree specimens that still exist today.
This free talk is part of the Lottery funded Engaging With Our Future project at The Gardens Trust – a program of activity which aims to reach out to new audiences and attract new supporters.
Attendees will be sent a Zoom link 2 days prior to the start of the talk, and again a few hours before the talk. Register HERE.
Sheldon K. Goodman is a public historian, media producer, museum professional and qualified City of Westminster Guide who loves sharing his passion for history and heritage with audiences and institutions. Passionate about public engagement, Sheldon’s approach is to make history as accessible as possible. He is an Associate fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a member of the Victorian Society. In 2013, Sheldon founded The Cemetery Club which produces films, talks and tours of cemeteries.
