Elspeth Thompson

Elspeth Thompson (26 June 1961 – 25 March 2010) was a British author and journalist.

Elspeth Thompson
Born	Elspeth Susan Thompson 26 June 1961 Staplehurst, Kent, England
Died	25 March 2010(2010-03-25) (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

Early life and education

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

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

In 1999, Elspeth Thompson married BBC Radio producer Frank Wilson. They have a daughter, Mary.

References

• Obituary in Daily Telegraph
• Profile in the Guardian

Further reading

• "Life After Elspeth", Sunday Telegraph, 25 July 2010. Interview with husband Frank Wilson. Accessed 14 February 2023.