Elspeth Thompson
Elspeth Thompson was a British author and journalist.
Elspeth Susan Thompson was born on June 26, 1961, at Staplehurst, Kent. She grew up on a farm. The family moved to Bromley, and she was sent to Mary Datchelor Girls' School in Camberwell Grove. She won a place at Trinity College, Cambridge, where she studied History and the History of Art.
Career
She was the author of many books including A Tale of Two Gardens, The London Gardener and The Wonderful Weekend Book. She also presented a four-part series on trees for BBC [Radio 4], and wrote on gardening and interiors for The Sunday Telegraph, the Observer and the Guardian.
Personal life
In 1999, Elspeth Thompson married BBC Radio producer Frank Wilson. They have a daughter, Mary.