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Conservatory Collection (#5)

Step into a world of botanical wonders with the conservatory, a haven for nature enthusiasts and admirers alike

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

Background imageConservatory Collection: The great Chatsworth Conservatory - the exterior, from the Italian Terrace, 1844

The great Chatsworth Conservatory - the exterior, from the Italian Terrace, 1844. View of the enormous glasshouse at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire

Background imageConservatory Collection: Pair of Stereograph Views of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Gardens, London, England

Pair of Stereograph Views of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Gardens, London, England, 1850s-1910s

Background imageConservatory Collection: Royal Botanic Gardens, Conservatory 1846

Royal Botanic Gardens, Conservatory 1846
The first flower show at the Royal Botanic Society Gardens, in the inner circle of the Regents Park, London. Date: 1846

Background imageConservatory Collection: Chatsworth House - Conservatory 1846

Chatsworth House - Conservatory 1846
Scene in the southern palm aisle. Date: 1846

Background imageConservatory Collection: Traditional female accomplishments

Traditional female accomplishments
Three young women demonstrating traditional female accomplishments -- reading, embroidery, and playing the piano. Date: 1858

Background imageConservatory Collection: Greenhouse, David Hosack Estate, Hyde Park, New York (from Hoasack Album), ca. 1832

Greenhouse, David Hosack Estate, Hyde Park, New York (from Hoasack Album), ca. 1832

Background imageConservatory Collection: Ilfracombe, The Victorian Promenade, 1870s. Creator: Francis Bedford

Ilfracombe, The Victorian Promenade, 1870s. Creator: Francis Bedford
Ilfracombe, The Victorian Promenade, 1870s

Background imageConservatory Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106685

EyeUbiquitous_20106685
Greece, Makedonia, Veroia, greenhouse nursing young plants

Background imageConservatory Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20105784

EyeUbiquitous_20105784
England, Warwickshire, Wawick Castle, Fountain and Conservatory in the Peacock garden

Background imageConservatory Collection: The Family of Mr. Westfal in the Conservatory, 1836. Creator: Johann Philipp Eduard Gartner

The Family of Mr. Westfal in the Conservatory, 1836. Creator: Johann Philipp Eduard Gartner
The Family of Mr. Westfal in the Conservatory, 1836

Background imageConservatory Collection: Scenes in St. Louis, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud

Scenes in St. Louis, 1874. Creator: Alfred Waud
Scenes in St. Louis, 1874. Hothouses and entrance to Shaws Gardens, the Equitable Insurance Building on Locust Street, Old Court House on Fourth Street, the High School on Olive Street

Background imageConservatory Collection: Pinks and green design in the Conservatory, Longwood Garden, Pennsylvania

Pinks and green design in the Conservatory, Longwood Garden, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Silver toned succulent, Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Silver toned succulent, Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Flower pot in field of flowers at Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Flower pot in field of flowers at Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Palm leaves in silver plant display, Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Palm leaves in silver plant display, Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Pink hydrangea in pot at Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Pink hydrangea in pot at Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Bell flowers and yellow daisies in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania

Bell flowers and yellow daisies in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Bromelia planting in covered Conservatory Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania

Bromelia planting in covered Conservatory Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Painted tongue in Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Painted tongue in Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Planting of yellow daisies and ginger in the Conservatory Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania

Planting of yellow daisies and ginger in the Conservatory Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Metal bench in Longwood Garden Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Metal bench in Longwood Garden Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Background imageConservatory Collection: Orchids in Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania

Orchids in Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Pennsylvania




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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.