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Background imageConservatory Collection: The Conservatory, 1874 (w / c and bodycolour)

The Conservatory, 1874 (w / c and bodycolour)
6368821 The Conservatory, 1874 (w/c and bodycolour) by Goodwin, Albert (1845-1932); 37x55 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: This painting was commissioned by Dr G.B)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728255 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Interior of the conservatory in the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society (engraving)

Interior of the conservatory in the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society (engraving)
606469 Interior of the conservatory in the gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConservatory Collection: A Break for Tea (oil on panel) (detail of 203085)

A Break for Tea (oil on panel) (detail of 203085)
BOU291650 A Break for Tea (oil on panel) (detail of 203085) by Macbeth, Robert Walker (1848-1910); 25.4x33.6 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageConservatory Collection: Sketch for the Crystal Palace, built for the Great Exhibition of 1851

Sketch for the Crystal Palace, built for the Great Exhibition of 1851
STC255934 Sketch for the Crystal Palace, built for the Great Exhibition of 1851, 1850 (ink on blotting paper) by Paxton, Joseph (1801-65); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageConservatory Collection: Fair Rosamunds Bower (chromolitho)

Fair Rosamunds Bower (chromolitho)
1051387 Fair Rosamunds Bower (chromolitho) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fair Rosamunds Bower)

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Interior of the Chinese Drawing Room, Middleton Park, Oxfordshire

The Interior of the Chinese Drawing Room, Middleton Park, Oxfordshire
MAL43369 The Interior of the Chinese Drawing Room, Middleton Park, Oxfordshire, 1840 (w/c) (see also 75147) by Delamotte, William Alfred (1775-1863); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London

Background imageConservatory Collection: Wimbledon House, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts

Wimbledon House, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts
STC182267 Wimbledon House, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, published 1826 (colour litho) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: seat of Mrs)

Background imageConservatory Collection: In the Conservatory (Rivals) (oil on canvas)

In the Conservatory (Rivals) (oil on canvas)
5944758 In the Conservatory (Rivals) (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 38.4 x 51.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Conservatory at Chatsworth illuminated (engraving)

The Conservatory at Chatsworth illuminated (engraving)
5230743 The Conservatory at Chatsworth illuminated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conservatory at Chatsworth illuminated)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Chiswick House, The Conservatory (colour litho)

Chiswick House, The Conservatory (colour litho)
6003404 Chiswick House, The Conservatory (colour litho) by MacGregor, Jessie (fl.1872-d.1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiswick House, The Conservatory)

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Family of Mr. Westfal in the Conservatory, 1836 (oil on canvas)

The Family of Mr. Westfal in the Conservatory, 1836 (oil on canvas)
5667231 The Family of Mr. Westfal in the Conservatory, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Gartner, Johann Philipp Eduard (1801-77); 23.8 x 20 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Paris Exhibition, General View of the Trocadero (engraving)

The Paris Exhibition, General View of the Trocadero (engraving)
1621775 The Paris Exhibition, General View of the Trocadero (engraving) by Deroy, Auguste Victor (d.1906) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paris Exhibition, General View of the Trocadero)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Exhibition of the Horticultural Society (engraving)

Exhibition of the Horticultural Society (engraving)
1617059 Exhibition of the Horticultural Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition of the Horticultural Society)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Public Parks and Gardens (engraving)

Public Parks and Gardens (engraving)
1594059 Public Parks and Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public Parks and Gardens. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 28 March 1846)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Sketches in the International Exhibition (engraving)

Sketches in the International Exhibition (engraving)
1625895 Sketches in the International Exhibition (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the International Exhibition)

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Albert Palace, at Battersea Park (engraving)

The Albert Palace, at Battersea Park (engraving)
1622615 The Albert Palace, at Battersea Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Albert Palace, at Battersea Park)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Young Girl with Vases of Flowers, (oil on canvas)

Young Girl with Vases of Flowers, (oil on canvas)
989122 Young Girl with Vases of Flowers, (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); 99x76.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Sun Room, (oil on panel)

The Sun Room, (oil on panel)
985391 The Sun Room, (oil on panel) by Miller, Richard Emil (1875-1943); 61x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sun Room. Richard Edward Miller (1875-1943). Oil on panel

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Easter Holidays, re-opening of the Alexandra Palace (litho)

The Easter Holidays, re-opening of the Alexandra Palace (litho)
1039484 The Easter Holidays, re-opening of the Alexandra Palace (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Easter Holidays, re-opening of the Alexandra Palace)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Ball in Honour of the Cesarewitch and Cesarevna given by the Prince of Wales in the Conservatory

Ball in Honour of the Cesarewitch and Cesarevna given by the Prince of Wales in the Conservatory of the Horticultural
1048898 Ball in Honour of the Cesarewitch and Cesarevna given by the Prince of Wales in the Conservatory of the Horticultural Gardens (engraving) by English School

Background imageConservatory Collection: Jottings at the Alexandra Palace (engraving)

Jottings at the Alexandra Palace (engraving)
1053604 Jottings at the Alexandra Palace (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jottings at the Alexandra Palace)

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Conservatory in the Royal Horticultural Societys gardens, South Kensington (engraving)

The Conservatory in the Royal Horticultural Societys gardens, South Kensington (engraving)
606467 The Conservatory in the Royal Horticultural Societys gardens, South Kensington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Conservatory of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving)

Conservatory of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving)
604634 Conservatory of the Asylum for Idiots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Garden and Conservatory, Fairseat House, Highgate (engraving)

Garden and Conservatory, Fairseat House, Highgate (engraving)
604511 Garden and Conservatory, Fairseat House, Highgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden and Conservatory, Fairseat House)

Background imageConservatory Collection: View of the main house from the lodge, on F. G. Bournes estate at Oakdale

View of the main house from the lodge, on F. G. Bournes estate at Oakdale
MNY381637 View of the main house from the lodge, on F.G. Bournes estate at Oakdale, Long Island, New York, 1900 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Lounge at the Plaza Hotel, c. 1907 (silver gelatin print)

Lounge at the Plaza Hotel, c. 1907 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380713 Lounge at the Plaza Hotel, c.1907 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageConservatory Collection: Portrait of the Princess Elizavetta Pavlovna Saltykova (1802-63) 1841 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the Princess Elizavetta Pavlovna Saltykova (1802-63) 1841 (oil on canvas)
SRM91278 Portrait of the Princess Elizavetta Pavlovna Saltykova (1802-63) 1841 (oil on canvas) by Bryullov, Karl Pavlovich (1799-1852); 200x142 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Conservatory, Carlton House, London (coloured engraving)

The Conservatory, Carlton House, London (coloured engraving)
585909 The Conservatory, Carlton House, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conservatory, Carlton House)

Background imageConservatory Collection: A Break for Tea (oil on panel)

A Break for Tea (oil on panel)
BOU203085 A Break for Tea (oil on panel) by Macbeth, Robert Walker (1848-1910); 25.4x33.6 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Garden of the artists house (oil on canvas)

The Garden of the artists house (oil on canvas)
AGN227836 The Garden of the artists house (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Background imageConservatory Collection: Advertisement for Dick Radclyffe & Co. Rustic Adornments (engraving) (b / w photo

Advertisement for Dick Radclyffe & Co. Rustic Adornments (engraving) (b / w photo
STC171151 Advertisement for Dick Radclyffe & Co. Rustic Adornments (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageConservatory Collection: Visitors viewing the Palm House at Kew Palace, c. 1860s (engraving) (b / w photo)

Visitors viewing the Palm House at Kew Palace, c. 1860s (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC201072 Visitors viewing the Palm House at Kew Palace, c.1860s (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Study for the painted ceiling of the library in the Conservatory

Study for the painted ceiling of the library in the Conservatory
5932883 Study for the painted ceiling of the library in the Conservatory, 1812 (w/c & ink on paper) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Peoples Palace and East London College, Mile End, London (b / w photo)

The Peoples Palace and East London College, Mile End, London (b / w photo)
6013674 The Peoples Palace and East London College, Mile End, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peoples Palace and East London College)

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens, South Kensington, showing the Conservatory

The Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens, South Kensington, showing the Conservatory and Portions of the Arcades
1619601 The Royal Horticultural Societys Gardens, South Kensington, showing the Conservatory and Portions of the Arcades (engraving) by English School

Background imageConservatory Collection: Night Fete at the Botanic Gardens, Regents Park (engraving)

Night Fete at the Botanic Gardens, Regents Park (engraving)
1590519 Night Fete at the Botanic Gardens, Regents Park (engraving) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Night Fete at the Botanic Gardens, Regents Park)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Conservatory to be attached to the New Italian Opera-House, Covent Garden (engraving)

Conservatory to be attached to the New Italian Opera-House, Covent Garden (engraving)
1609061 Conservatory to be attached to the New Italian Opera-House, Covent Garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Gudgeon Fishing a la Conservatory, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving)

Gudgeon Fishing a la Conservatory, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving)
2493778 Gudgeon Fishing a la Conservatory, pub. 1811 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Proposed changes in Waterloo Bridge, London (engraving)

Proposed changes in Waterloo Bridge, London (engraving)
5231145 Proposed changes in Waterloo Bridge, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proposed changes in Waterloo Bridge, London)

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Duke of Saxe Coburg in England for the Diamond Jubilee (b / w photo)

The Duke of Saxe Coburg in England for the Diamond Jubilee (b / w photo)
1037023 The Duke of Saxe Coburg in England for the Diamond Jubilee (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Wisteria Room, The Greenbrier Hotel (colour photo)

The Wisteria Room, The Greenbrier Hotel (colour photo)
3096627 The Wisteria Room, The Greenbrier Hotel (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wisteria Room, The Greenbrier Hotel)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Matrimonial Adventures of a Hospital Nurse (engraving)

Matrimonial Adventures of a Hospital Nurse (engraving)
1050379 Matrimonial Adventures of a Hospital Nurse (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matrimonial Adventures of a Hospital Nurse)

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Royal Visit to India, Bombay, the Ball at the Byculla Club-House, the Conservatory (engraving)

The Royal Visit to India, Bombay, the Ball at the Byculla Club-House, the Conservatory (engraving)
1049469 The Royal Visit to India, Bombay, the Ball at the Byculla Club-House, the Conservatory (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to India, Bombay)

Background imageConservatory Collection: Longueville House, Mallow, County Cork, Ireland, c1950. Creator: Unknown

Longueville House, Mallow, County Cork, Ireland, c1950. Creator: Unknown
Longueville House, Mallow, County Cork, Ireland, c1950. View of Longueville House, a 300-year-old Georgian country house in the Blackwater Valley in the south west of Ireland

Background imageConservatory Collection: Amdega Conservatories. Managing Director, Stephen Taylor

Amdega Conservatories. Managing Director, Stephen Taylor, shows the planned extension will give the company a lot more space in which to produce their in demand conservatories on land which presently

Background imageConservatory Collection: Amdega Conservatories. Joiner puts the finishing touches to one of the joints of a

Amdega Conservatories. Joiner puts the finishing touches to one of the joints of a section of frame for a conservatory. 27th January 1989

Background imageConservatory Collection: Amdega Conservatories. 27th January 1989

Amdega Conservatories. 27th January 1989




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Step into a world of botanical wonders with the conservatory, a haven for nature enthusiasts and admirers alike. Dating back to 1891, this architectural marvel has stood the test of time, captivating visitors with its timeless beauty. As you ascend the spiral staircase in the Temperate House at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - a UNESCO World Heritage Site in London - you are transported to an enchanting realm where lush greenery thrives. The Woodhouse in Bessbrook beckons you with its charm, inviting you to explore its tranquil surroundings. Inside the tropical plant and orchid house, vibrant colors burst forth from every corner as exotic blooms captivate your senses. Journey further to Chiswick's Horticultural Society conservatory and witness a symphony of flora that showcases nature's diversity. Transport yourself back in time through an advert for Boulton & Paul Ltd's conservatories from 1905; it serves as a testament to how these structures have evolved over the years while maintaining their allure. Inveralmond House in Perth, Scotland stands tall amidst picturesque landscapes, offering respite within its glass walls. Cross continents and find yourself immersed in Georgia's State Botanical Garden Athens; here lies another stunning example of how conservatories can create an oasis even within urban settings. Marvel at statues nestled amidst foliage inside glasshouses at various botanic gardens across Europe - each one telling its own story. Travel back to Surrey Zoological Gardens in Walworth, London through an engraving after a drawing; let your imagination run wild as you envision what once was within those hallowed grounds. Finally, bid adieu to this captivating world as "Leaving the Conservatoire" captures on canvas emotions stirred by such magnificent spaces. Whether exploring historic landmarks or modern-day sanctuaries dedicated to preserving biodiversity – conservatories offer glimpses into nature’s splendor that transcend time and borders. Step inside these havens and be transported to a world where beauty and tranquility intertwine.