Percy Thrower MBE VMH
(1913-1988)
Victoria Medal of Honour recipient, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, and Parks Superintendent (1946-1974)
Died aged 75
Wikidata WikipediaPercy John Thrower MBE (30 January 1913 – 18 March 1988) was a British gardener, horticulturist, broadcaster and writer born at Horwood House in the village of Little Horwood, Buckinghamshire. He became nationally known through presenting gardening programmes, starting in 1956 with the BBC's Gardening Club, then the BBC's Gardeners' World from 1969 until 1976.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
Quarry Lodge Percy Thrower MBE, VMH Born 30th January 1913 Died 18th March 1988 Lived here in Quarry Lodge from January 1946 until April 1974 while Parks Superintendent for Shrewsbury Borough Council This plaque was erected by Shropshire Horticultural Society in January 2013 to commemorate the 125th Shrewsbury Flower Show
Quarry Lodge - The Quarry, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom where they lived (1946-1974)