The Story of Kew Gardens in Photographs: Joseph Hooker

Joseph Hooker was a great plant hunter, he helped shape the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew into the botanical heart of the British Empire. In 1865 Joseph Hooker became the Garden's director.
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This film is part of the Story of Kew Gardens in Photographs series by Northern Town.
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[@Questionable_Content]

Its cool to see people talk about Joseph, I am actually a direct descendant. Even still have the last name.

[@Robert_St-Preux]

i'm reading _Himalayan Journals_ now, and am amazed at this video. Thank you so much!

[@Quagmire101]

Went today I was amazed

[@drisyakrishna5711]

Heaven on earth 🌎

[@Daniel-S1]

Hooker was also the man who transformed Ascension Island, having stopped their on his way back from the Antarctic.

[@Devynwithawhy]

this is the only video about the guy who was basically the Indiana Jones of botany

[@Raydensheraj]

Hooker was besides Asa Gray the very best Botanist of his time...

[@drkthemusicman]

Who built the original buildings??