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JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN

Both Joe Chamberlain and Neville Chamberlain were strong supporters of the botanical gardens and gave generously to it. Joe was an avid collector of orchids and donated many rare plants to the gardens [Paphilopedalum chamberlainianaum syn. (Cyprepidium chamberlainianum)]

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Joseph Chamberlain

 

G8 SUMMIT

The gardens hosted the Birmingham G8 summit in 1997.

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