Leeds garden launches art trail with photography by brain injury survivor

A Leeds garden has launched an outdoor photography trail featuring work by a local brain injury survivor.

York Gate Garden in Adel hosted nearly 100 guests for an exclusive preview of the exhibition, which features Samuel Booth’s photography throughout the one-acre site.

Booth, a local photographer and gardener, has volunteered at York Gate and Harewood House.

He turned to photography following a life-changing brain injury. The activity played a pivotal role in his recovery, helping him find positivity and express his experiences through visual art.

Booth said: “I feel truly honoured to exhibit my work at York Gate and deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me.

“My love of gardening began on my grandad’s allotments and grew through volunteering.

“Photography has helped me find positivity, and I hope these images share some of the comfort, joy and inspiration that gardens have given me.”

Visitors can see photographs of York Gate’s distinctive garden rooms and seasonal planting displayed throughout the grounds during normal opening hours.

York Gate is managed by Perennial, the national charity supporting people working in horticulture.

All proceeds from admissions, print orders and gift shop sales directly support the charity’s work.

Steve Roach, gardens development manager at horticultural charity Perennial, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Sam for our inaugural photography exhibition.

“His passion for York Gate and the journey he has been on is inspiring, and it has been wonderful to see his photographs bringing a fresh perspective to the garden.”

The York Gate Garden Art Trail runs from Wednesday to Sunday until November 1, between 10am and 4pm.