Elspeth Thompson


Elspeth Thompson was a British author and journalist.

Early life and education

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.