The Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory
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The Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory in Lincoln
, Lincolnshire
, England
is named after the British explorer and naturalist who, as long-time president of the Royal Society
, became known for his promotion of science.
The Conservatory is situated in the grounds of The Lawn
, which are a popular green haven and venue for many summer activities. The John Dawber walled garden is another popular attribute of The Lawn
Visitor Centre.
The Lawn
in Lincoln is situated on Union Road, Lincoln
(off Burton Road).
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lincoln is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England.The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln has a population of 85,595; the 2001 census gave the entire area of Lincoln a population of 120,779....
, Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
is named after the British explorer and naturalist who, as long-time president of the Royal Society
Royal Society
The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, known simply as the Royal Society, is a learned society for science, and is possibly the oldest such society in existence. Founded in November 1660, it was granted a Royal Charter by King Charles II as the "Royal Society of London"...
, became known for his promotion of science.
About the Conservatory
The Sir Joseph Banks Conservatory is a tropical house themed with plants and reminiscent of the voyages of its namesake, Sir Joseph Banks. A gift shop is located at the entrance to the tropical conservatory. The conservatory pond is home to the worlds largest Koi, a specimen known as Fish Zilla.The Conservatory is situated in the grounds of The Lawn
The Lawn, Lincoln
The Lawn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England is a notable Greek revival building constructed as a psychiatric hospital which now operates as a catering hall....
, which are a popular green haven and venue for many summer activities. The John Dawber walled garden is another popular attribute of The Lawn
The Lawn, Lincoln
The Lawn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England is a notable Greek revival building constructed as a psychiatric hospital which now operates as a catering hall....
Visitor Centre.
The Lawn
The Lawn, Lincoln
The Lawn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England is a notable Greek revival building constructed as a psychiatric hospital which now operates as a catering hall....
in Lincoln is situated on Union Road, Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lincoln is a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England.The non-metropolitan district of Lincoln has a population of 85,595; the 2001 census gave the entire area of Lincoln a population of 120,779....
(off Burton Road).
External links
- Joseph Banks Conservatory and John Dawber Garden - City of Lincoln