Gnomes = Knowledge
The Gnome story started many years ago. In one fair garden, surrounded by much laughter and fun, the first gnome appeared. Many gnomes came to play and offer their wisdom, to such an extent that the family now stands at over 75.
Each gnome has a story to tell. Each gnome has a history all by itself. The important thing for Lindum is these gnomes are now part of our history and if you really would like to know more, please ask one of our staff!
Did you know that ..........?
- since 2002, June 21st has been International Gnome Day, celebrated in 12 countries
- the first recorded appearance of a garden gnome in England was in 1840 with Sir Charles Isham, the 10th Baronet of Lamport Hall, in Northamptonshire. One of his surviving gnomes has recently been valued at £2M.
- in the late 90's there was a political party called the 'Front de Liberation des Nains de Jardin' (or the gnome liberation front) who rescued gnomes around Europe.
