A GARDEN which won an award at Hampton Court Flower Show has been recreated in York.

Staff and students at Askham Bryan College have started to remake the garden which won them a silver medal at the show.

The garden, The Archaeologist's Urban Retreat, also proved a big hit at the Great Yorkshire Show.

Professor Gareth Rees, scollege principal, said: "It was the first time we had entered a garden at Hampton Court so we were all absolutely thrilled with the award.

"Our budget was a fraction of what many others spent which made the award even more special.

"A lot of hard work went into the project so it's entirely appropriate that we should have a permanent reminder here at the college."

The design was created by Sarah Lloyd as part of the college's garden design course and the project manager was Steven Prinn.

Updated: 08:49 Wednesday, July 30, 2003