Rose Gardens Drakelow King William III Derby Vintage Salmon Antique Postcard

TS420x  Antique postcard of the Rose Gardens Drakelow circa 1910 from historic publishers Salmon painted by Beatrice Parsons who was a premier Edwardian watercolourist celebrated for her vibrant, meticulous paintings of traditional English country estates. Her 1905 visit to Drakelow captured its historic walled rose garden at its absolute peak and this rare early souvenir is unused and mint. 

"...The walled Rose Garden depicted on the card was incredibly historic, originally laid out during the reign of William III (the late 17th century). In 1906, the prominent architect Reginald Blomfield updated the grounds by building a magnificent "temple" structure at the end of the rose garden for the 11th Baronet, Sir Robert Gresley..."