Books on Kew To find out more about buying the Society’s books, visit our main Bookshop page The Aitons: Gardeners to Their Majesties Frank Pagnamenta’s book is the first biography of William Aiton and his eldest son, Wiliam Townsend Aiton, who between them oversaw the first eighty years of the development of Kew Gardens. The Aitons were prominent members of Kew Vestry, living in Descanso House at the junction of the Mortlake and Kew Roads. Their substantial family tomb is a feature of St Anne’s graveyard, and they are honoured by a memorial within the church. Find out more 52 pages £3 (£2 for members) Kew at War 1939-1945 This third edition of David Blomfield and Christopher May‘s book was published in May 2016. Kew at War 1939-1945 seeks to capture the flavour of life in Kew during the war, using wherever possible the recollections of those who lived here at the time. Find out more 72 pages. ISBN 987-0-9550717-4-4 £5 (£4 for members) Buy online via PayPal Kew at War 1939-1945 Members, inc. p&p in UK £5.35 GBPNon-members, inc. p&p in UK £6.35 GBPOrders from Europe, inc. post and packing £7.95 GBPOrders from AUS/NZ/SING, inc. post and packing £9.25 GBPOrders from Rest of World, inc. post and packing £8.95 GBP Go to main Bookshop page Go to Home page
