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Capability Brown and garden design

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Garden design and landscaping have long been important in the UK. In the 18th century, Lancelot Brown, who was nicknamed 'Capability' Brown, became famous for designing the grounds of large country houses. He arranged grass, trees and lakes so that the finished scenery looked natural, rather than formal or geometric.

Gardening remains a much-loved part of British life, and each year the Chelsea Flower Show in London showcases garden design and plants from Britain and abroad. So for this topic, remember that Capability Brown was the famous 18th-century designer who made country house grounds look like natural landscapes.

Memory tip: Capability Brown: 18th century landscape gardener of natural-looking country house grounds.

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Who was the famous 18th century designer of natural-looking landscape gardens around country houses?

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  1. 1. Who was the famous 18th century designer of natural-looking landscape gardens around country houses?

    • Robert Adam
    • Sir Edwin Lutyens
    • Lancelot 'Capability' Brown
    • Inigo Jones

    Correct answer: Lancelot 'Capability' Brown

    Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed natural-looking landscape gardens in the 18th century.

  2. 2. Capability Brown designed landscape gardens so that the scenery appeared natural.

    • True
    • False

    Correct answer: True

    True. Capability Brown made country house grounds look like natural landscapes.

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