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Laura Ponsonby

Laura Ponsonby worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for over 25 years as a Guide Lecturer and Education Officer. In 1990 she published Marianne North at Kew Gardens. She is now a freelance lecturer, keen naturalist, musician and regular visitor to India.