Oxford Preservation Trust moved into number 10 Turn Again Lane in 1972 and it was during that year that street name changed from Charles Street back to its former name of Turn Again Lane. At this time the land behind the site, which is now the garden, was being occupied by Messrs Hinkins and Frewin to accommodate their site offices and shops on the next plot whilst building work was taking place on the Westgate area. They undertook to level the topsoil and turf what was to become the garden once they vacated and were true to their word.

In 1975 the garden was designed by the famous Brenda Colvin, six years before her death. She had unfortunately just started to become ill but her passionate nature meant that she was still very hands on and fully directed the work. We have copies of her original plans very kindly given by Colvin and Moggridge, a rare find as she chose to destroy most of her design work just before her death.

The garden itself is a gem in the city centre and stunning all year round. Colvin and Moggridge have confirmed that it is extremely unusual to find any example of her work where we are able to see the whole story from design through to modern usage.

The garden has also been noticed for its great design, winning a bronze medal at the Oxford in Bloom gardening festival in 2004.