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Lancelot "Capability" Brown 1716-1783

Famous British Garden Designers

Lancelot Brown, more commonly know as "Capability Brown' was a famous English Landscape Architect best known for his contribution to the English Landscape tradition.

Gardens designed by Capability Brown

Sherbourne Castle Garden

Croome Court

Harewood House

Blenheim Palace

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