Rhoda Birley
Irish-born British gardener, model and artist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rhoda Vava Mary Lecky, Lady Birley (née Pike; 3 February 1899 – 15 June 1981) was an Anglo-Irish gardener, model, and artist. She developed the gardens at Charleston Manor in East Sussex where she founded the festival that has continued after her death.
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Born | Rhoda Vava Mary Lecky Pike 3 February 1899 Kilnock, County Carlow, Ireland |
Died | 15 June 1981(1981-06-15) (aged 82)[1] Sussex, England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Painter and organiser |
Known for | Gardens and festival at Charleston Manor |
Spouse | Sir Oswald Birley |
Children | Maxime de la Falaise and Mark Birley |
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