Catalogue Announcement | COVID-19 Update LOGIN | REGISTER DOWNLOAD STOCK LIST HOME PRODUCTS ABOUT US PROJECTS NEWS CONTACT US KING RICHARD III VISITOR CENTRE – LEICESTER Posted on 23 March 2017 We have had the pleasure of completing work in the central courtyard garden of Leicester’s King Richard III Visitor Centre. One of the ideas behind the new garden design was to link it to the gardens of Leicester Cathedral across the road and choose plants that were relevent to the king. In one bed – an obvious choice – it was decided to plant some white roses with yellow broom. Since medieval times the white rose has been the symbol of the House of York of which Richard Plantagenet was the last king. The former Alderman Newton’s School – a stunning Victorian Gothic revival building, built partly on the site of the former Grey Friars Church and in the heart of Leicester’s Old Town – had stood empty since 2008 when its last occupants, Leicester Grammar School, moved out. The importance of its position – overlooking the possible gravesite of the long-lost Last Plantagenet King of England – was immediately obvious, and Leicester City Council bought the freehold for the building for in November 2012. Major renovations have now completely transformed the 150-year-old building into the home of a state-of-the art visitor centre, whilst retaining the character and features of the former school. Using great storytelling, beautiful design and 21st century technology, the centre tells the fascinating and moving story of the king’s life and death, and reveals one of the greatest archaeological detective stories ever told. Further information can be found at www.kriii.com RECENT POSTS Donation of trees after vandalism Fruit trees for school garden Happy New Year LOROS “Always remembered Memorial Garden 2019” Deeping Guerrillas CATEGORIES News Projects T: +44 (0)116 241 2115 F: +44 (0)116 243 2311 E: info@colesnurseries.co.uk James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Ltd, 624 Uppingham Road, Thurnby, Leicester, LE7 9QB (Sat Nav LE7 9RN) Facebook Twitter Home Contact Us Products About Us Projects News Privacy Policy Environmental Policy PRODUCT CATALOGUE CREATE AN ACCOUNT: View our weekly updated stock list APPLY TODAY Please note that ONLY trade customers will be approved for an account. © 2021 James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Limited. All rights reserved. Registered (England & Wales) No. 1330804. Registered Office: 624 Uppingham Road, Thurnby, Leicester LE7 9QB All values stated are GBP (£) & exclude VAT unless otherwise stated. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Privacy Policy ACCEPT