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Adams Road, Number 2

Introduction

A late-19th-century garden with terracing and herbaceous borders.

The garden consisted of a terraced path to the south and east of the house. To the south a flight of steps lead down to a gravel path flanked on both sides by herbaceous borders backed by espalier fruit trees. To the east is a lawn with perennial herbs growing along the north side. Towards the new building, the remains of a mid-19th-century fernery is now overshadowed by the Lawson cypresses.
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History

Robinson College's latest acquisition, the house was built in 1898. The property was formerly owned by Lord and Lady Kaldor from 1951, who gave hospitality to Hungarian refugees after the uprising of 1956.

The house welcomed visitors who came to discuss economics, politics and philosophy. Kaldor became economic advisor to successive Labour Governments.

Features & Designations

Features

  • Terrace
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  • Lawn
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  • Herbaceous Border
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  • Espalier
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

References

References

Contributors

  • Cambridgeshire Gardens Trust