Elspeth Thompson
Elspeth Thompson | |
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Born | Elspeth Susan Thompson 26 June 1961 Staplehurst, Kent, England |
Died | 25 March 2010 | (aged 48)
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge University |
Occupation(s) | author, journalist, gardener |
Known for | writings on gardening and horticulture |
Spouse | Frank Wilson |
Children | 1 |
Elspeth Thompson (26 June 1961 – 25 March 2010) was a British author and journalist.
Early life and education
[edit]Elspeth Susan Thompson was born on June 26, 1961, at Staplehurst, Kent. She grew up on a farm. The family moved to Bromley, and she was sent to Mary Datchelor Girls' School in Camberwell Grove. She won a place at Trinity College, Cambridge, where she studied History and the History of Art.
Career
[edit]She was the author of many books including A Tale of Two Gardens (2003), The London Gardener (2004) and The Wonderful Weekend Book (2008). She also presented a four-part series on trees for BBC Radio 4, and wrote on gardening and interiors for The Sunday Telegraph, the Observer and the Guardian.
Personal life
[edit]In 1999, Elspeth Thompson married BBC Radio producer Frank Wilson. They have a daughter, Mary.
References
[edit]Further reading
[edit]- "Life After Elspeth", Sunday Telegraph, 25 July 2010. Interview with husband Frank Wilson. Accessed 14 February 2023.