Thorndon

By the early 1740s more than 200,000 foreign trees, shrubs and flowers were growing at Thorndon.

The Roots of a Gardening Obsession Andrea Wulf 2009

At his estate Thorndon in Essex, Lord Petre created a revolutionary landscape garden that was populated with American species and became the model for many others.

The Roots of a Gardening Obsession Andrea Wulf 2009

Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador William P. McCORMICK embassy: 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington mailing address: P.O. Box 1190, Wellington; PSC 467, Box 1, APO AP 96531-1034 telephone: [64] (4) 462-6000

New Zealand 2008

New Zealandchief of mission: Ambassador William P. McCORMICK embassy: 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington mailing address: P.O. Box 1190, Wellington; PSC 467, Box 1, APO AP 96531-1034 telephone: [64] (4) 462-6000

Diplomatic representation from the US 2008

Annual temperatures at the same three sites, but with Thorndon and Wellington Airport adjusted to match the Kelburn record.

Houston, We've Found Wellington NZ « Climate Audit 2007

The Kelburn site is on average 0.8°C cooler than Thorndon, because of the extra height above sea level.

Houston, We've Found Wellington NZ « Climate Audit 2007

The GHCN data shows a 1.5 degree difference between Thorndon and Kelburn.

Help NASA Find the Lost City of Wellington NZ « Climate Audit 2007

For example, in Wellington, early temperature measurements were made near sea level, but in 1928 the measurement site was moved from Thorndon (3 metres above sea level) to Kelburn (125 m above sea level).

Houston, We've Found Wellington NZ « Climate Audit 2007

For example from July 1912 until December 1927 they were from a site in Thorndon, at 3m above sea level.

Help NASA Find the Lost City of Wellington NZ « Climate Audit 2007

For example from July 1912 until December 1927 they were from a site in Thorndon, at 3m above sea level.

Houston, We've Found Wellington NZ « Climate Audit 2007