Description
This original Chelsea Show 1980 official programme is a beautifully produced 130‑page publication celebrating one of Britain’s most prestigious horticultural events. Featuring a vibrant illustrated cover bursting with flowers, fruit, and vegetables, the booklet includes exhibitor listings, show highlights, horticultural features, and period advertising from the golden age of British gardening culture.
A superb collectible for RHS enthusiasts, vintage horticultural ephemera collectors, and anyone with an interest in garden history, this substantial programme offers a richly detailed snapshot of the 1980 show season.
The Chelsea Show and Britain’s Horticultural Heritage
By 1980, the Chelsea Show had long been established as the UK’s premier horticultural event, attracting growers, designers, and plant lovers from around the world. The show’s programmes became treasured keepsakes, documenting trends in garden design, plant introductions, and the evolving tastes of the gardening public.
A 130‑page edition from this era reflects the scale and prestige of the event, offering insight into the exhibitors, sponsors, and horticultural innovations that shaped Britain’s gardening culture at the dawn of the 1980s.
Chelsea Show 1980 Official Programme - 130‑Page Vintage RHS Booklet
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Description
This original Chelsea Show 1980 official programme is a beautifully produced 130‑page publication celebrating one of Britain’s most prestigious horticultural events. Featuring a vibrant illustrated cover bursting with flowers, fruit, and vegetables, the booklet includes exhibitor listings, show highlights, horticultural features, and period advertising from the golden age of British gardening culture.
A superb collectible for RHS enthusiasts, vintage horticultural ephemera collectors, and anyone with an interest in garden history, this substantial programme offers a richly detailed snapshot of the 1980 show season.
The Chelsea Show and Britain’s Horticultural Heritage
By 1980, the Chelsea Show had long been established as the UK’s premier horticultural event, attracting growers, designers, and plant lovers from around the world. The show’s programmes became treasured keepsakes, documenting trends in garden design, plant introductions, and the evolving tastes of the gardening public.
A 130‑page edition from this era reflects the scale and prestige of the event, offering insight into the exhibitors, sponsors, and horticultural innovations that shaped Britain’s gardening culture at the dawn of the 1980s.