Honouring James Lye: 120 Years On About the James Lye 120 Weekend Market Lavington is hosting a special 120th‑anniversary weekend on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 April 2026, marking 120 years since the death of James Lye (1830–1906), the renowned Victorian fuchsia hybridist, head gardener at Clyffe Hall and one…
James Lye: 120 Years Since His Death Marking the 120th anniversary of the death of James Lye, one of Wiltshire’s most accomplished Victorian horticulturalists and a figure whose influence continues to resonate deeply within the world of fuchsias and beyond. Born in Market Lavington and rooted throughout his life in…
2026 marks the 120th anniversary of the death of James Lye, a pioneering horticulturist whose dedication to fuchsias has left a lasting legacy in British horticulture. Known for his meticulous cultivation and the creation of numerous named fuchsia varieties, Lye’s work continues to inspire gardeners, breeders and horticultural historians alike.…