The Cotswolds
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Rosemary Verey OBE (1918-2001) was an English garden designer, lecturer and garden writer who designed the notable garden at Barnsley House in the Cotswold village of Barnsley, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
In 1939 Rosemary married David Verey, whose family owned the Grade II* listed Barnsley House. In 1970 Verey opened the gardens at Barnsley House to the public (under the NGS - National Gardens Scheme) for one day, and its popularity was such that it would end up opening 6 days a week.
In 1996 Verey was awarded the OBE. And the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awarded her their top accolade, the Victoria Medal of Honour.