London, UK. 11 February 2016. A staff member makes last minute preparations to the display as Chiswick House and Gardens Trust celebrates Chinese New Year with the launch of its annual Camellia Show which runs from 11 February to 13 March. The collection on display in the Grade1 listed Conservatory houses 33 rare and historic varieties of camellia japonica, including the unique Middlemist's Red, brought over to the UK in 1804, and one of only two known to exist (the other is in New Zealand). Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

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Location: Chiswick House and Gardens, Chiswick, London, UK
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