In 1970, George Harrison bought Friar Park and revived its forgotten gardens; after his death, wife Olivia continued restoring its Victorian beauty
- PC: Country LifeIn 1970, George Harrison bought Friar Park and discovered a grand Victorian estate whose once-famous gardens had fallen into neglect.
- Weeds, ivy and brambles had taken over parts of the grounds, the lake needed repairs, and the carefully shaped yews had grown into dense, unruly masses.
- Harrison set about restoring the landscape, clearing vegetation and bringing damaged features back into use.
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- PC: Country LifeIn 1970, George Harrison bought Friar Park and discovered a grand Victorian estate whose once-famous gardens had fallen into neglect.
- Weeds, ivy and brambles had taken over parts of the grounds, the lake needed repairs, and the carefully shaped yews had grown into dense, unruly masses.
- Harrison set about restoring the landscape, clearing vegetation and bringing damaged features back into use.
Sources: Times of India