Glasshouse Collection

Kynance Bay House, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of Kynance Bay House, located on the edge of Lizard village. The Victorian house was built in 1888. Photographer: Unknown

Browda House, Linkinhorne, Cornwall. 1964
A general view of Browda House, a Grade II listed building. It dates from the late 19th century but incorporating some of the original 17th century structure

Gentleman Gardener seated proudly in small home greenhouse
A smart Gentleman Gardener seated proudly in his small home greenhouse. Date: circa 1910s

Mr Grub The Gardener (colour litho)
2797330 Mr Grub The Gardener (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Grub The Gardener)

The Palm House and Parterre - Kew Gardens, London Date: 1903

Arteries and Veins
Elizabeth Allen

Red Edges
Elizabeth Allen

An engraving depicting a large glasshouse with palms and ferns in the garden of the Acclimatisation, 19th century
5311271 An engraving depicting a large glasshouse with palms and ferns in the garden of the Acclimatisation, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG

The great Chatsworth Conservatory - the interior, from the Central Walk, 1844. Tropical plants inside the enormous glasshouse at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire....the specimens from the lofty

Palm House, Sefton Park, Liverpool, 1946. Creator: Unknown
Palm House, Sefton Park, Liverpool, 1946. The three-tier dome conservatory for exotic plants was designed and built by MacKenzie and Moncur of Edinburgh, and opened in 1896. Postcard

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The Eden Project, in the old china clay pit at Bodelva, Cornwall, 2018

Glasshouse at Skansen open air museum, Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden, Helsinki, Uusimaa County, Finland

Greenhouse interior DP221742
Denmans Garden, Denmans Lane, Fontwell, Aldingbourne, Arun, West Sussex. Interior view of a glasshouse in the gardens, looking towards the door

England, Surrey, Guildford, Wisley, The Royal Horticultural Society Garden, The Glasshouse

The new lake, Kew Gardens, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The new lake, Kew Gardens, [London], 1860. Great pains have been taken during the past year to improve the pleasure-grounds or Arboretum

Visitors at a flower nursery, 1865-1892. Creator: Amerino Cagnoni
Visitors at a flower nursery, 1865-1892

Department of Agriculture Chrysanthemum Show, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Department of Agriculture Chrysanthemum Show, 1917

Department of Agriculture Chrysanthemum Show, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Department of Agriculture Chrysanthemum Show, 1917. Japanese and Chinese Varieties for Greenhouse Cultivation

Department of Agriculture Chrysanthemum Show, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Department of Agriculture Chrysanthemum Show, 1917

White House conservatory, Washington, D.C. 1890. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
White House conservatory, Washington, D.C. 1890

Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918

Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918

Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918

Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Botanical Gardens, 1917 or 1918

Botanical Gardens At The Capitol, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Botanical Gardens At The Capitol, 1917
Botanical Gardens At The Capitol, 1917

The New Victoria Regia House - Exterior, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The New Victoria Regia House - Exterior, Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, 1850. A lecture was given at the Society of Arts in London...by Mr

The Great Conservatory in the Gardens of the Horticultural Society, at Chiswick, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Conservatory in the Gardens of the Horticultural Society, at Chiswick, [London], 1850. There were 5000 to 6000 visitors to the conservatory, ...its entire dimensions are 184 feet long

Design by Joseph Paxton, F.L.S. for a Building for the Great Exhibition of 1851, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Design by Joseph Paxton, F.L.S. for a Building for the Great Exhibition of 1851, 1850. The Crystal Palace was a prefabricated cast iron and glass building designed by Joseph Paxton

NYC, Manhattan, Rooftop at Pier 17 in NYC's Seaport District, The Greens, restaurant

The Palm House, Adelaide Botanic Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia
The Palm House, located in the Botanic Gardens of South Australia, is a Victorian glasshouse imported from Bremen, Germany in 1875. This glasshouse is home to endangered native plants from Madagascar

Loving the Leaves
Elizabeth Allen

Glasshouse Studio at Ealing Studios, London

The Conservatory, Botanical Gardens, Bronx Park, New York, USA Date: circa 1910s

The Conservatory, Drayton Manor, Staffordshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311756 The Conservatory, Drayton Manor, Staffordshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Opening Ceremony of the Great Exhibition, London, 1851 (oil on canvas)
3744497 The Opening Ceremony of the Great Exhibition, London, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Wingfield, James Digman (1800-72); 139.7x106.7 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Glass house, Leeds, 1792 (w / c on paper)
5977047 Glass house, Leeds, 1792 (w/c on paper) by Halfpenny, Joseph (1748-1811); 53x70.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info)

In the Greenhouse, 1881 (oil on canvas)
XIR220788 In the Greenhouse, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Bartholome, Albert (1848-1928); 233x142 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

The Interior of the Palm House on the Pfaueninsel Near Potsdam, 1834

Portrait of Edward Cross, half-length, in a black coat and red-check waistcoat holding a
990095 Portrait of Edward Cross, half-length, in a black coat and red-check waistcoat holding a Lion Cub, (oil on canvas) by Agasse

Gardener and children (engraving)
5227132 Gardener and children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardener and children)

The Floral World (engraving)
5991901 The Floral World (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Floral World)

Gardiners Exhibition Almanack for 1851 (litho)
983933 Gardiners Exhibition Almanack for 1851 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardiners Exhibition Almanack for 1851)

The greenhouses in the snow at the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence
MNY381684 The greenhouses in the snow at the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence) at Tarrytown, New York, 1894 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Burning of the New York Crystal Palace, pub. 1858 by Currier & Ives (colour litho)
2962099 Burning of the New York Crystal Palace, pub. 1858 by Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, 1843 (engraving) (b / w photo)
ILN230524 Interior of the Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, 1843 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English

Spring in Sussex, (oil on panel)
657472 Spring in Sussex, (oil on panel) by Manson, James Bolivar (1879-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring in Sussex. James Bolivar Manson (1879-1945). Oil on panel

Wellington Gardens, Great Yarmouth. Postcard sent in 1913
660416 Wellington Gardens, Great Yarmouth. Postcard sent in 1913. by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

The Winter Garden, published by Auguste Bry (litho)
NUL135202 The Winter Garden, published by Auguste Bry (litho) by Provost, A (fl. 1834-1855); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

View of the Jardin des Plantes, Paris (colour litho)
CHT199700 View of the Jardin des Plantes, Paris (colour litho) by Riviere, Charles (1848-1920); Bibliotheque du Museum d Histoire Naturelle, Paris

Annie Paxton on the Victoria regia waterlily in the Great Conservatory at Chatsworth
ILN230523 Annie Paxton on the Victoria regia waterlily in the Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, 1849 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Looking up the River from Mardyke with the Limekiln Lane Glasshouse
2832424 Looking up the River from Mardyke with the Limekiln Lane Glasshouse, 1820 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H

A view of the hot-house and a small pool from the gravel walk at 14 St Jamess Square
2831218 A view of the hot-house and a small pool from the gravel walk at 14 St Jamess Square, c.1806 (w/c & over pencil on paper) by Pole, Thomas Dr (1753-1829); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Greenhouses of the city of Paris, Exposition Universelle, 1900 (colour litho)
3099133 Greenhouses of the city of Paris, Exposition Universelle, 1900 (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenhouses of the city of Paris)

Exterior of the winter garden or Temperate House, designed for the accommodation of trees and shrubs of temperate climates which needed protection in the winter. Date: 1867

The Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, 1844 (engraving) (b / w photo)
ILN230522 The Great Conservatory at Chatsworth, 1844 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English, out of copyright

View of Paris: le Jardin des Plantes, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT163998 View of Paris: le Jardin des Plantes, c.1840 (colour litho) by Jacottet, Julien (b.1806) & Bayot, Adolphe Jean Baptiste (1810-66); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Plants in a greenhouse at the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence) at Tarrytown
MNY381688 Plants in a greenhouse at the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence) at Tarrytown, New York, 1894 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Plans and elevation of a garden pavilion, c. 1880 (etching)
2962812 Plans and elevation of a garden pavilion, c.1880 (etching) by Boussard, J. (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Jardin des Fleurs, Paris (engraving)
5208151 Jardin des Fleurs, Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jardin des Fleurs, Paris)

The Grand Nave (photo)
733620 The Grand Nave (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Nave.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Oscarshal Hot-houses, 1852 (colour litho)
699657 Oscarshal Hot-houses, 1852 (colour litho) by Hanno, Wilhelm von (1826-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chromolithograph depiction of the hot-houses at Oscarshal summer palace)

Childs or Limekiln Lane Glasshouse, Hotwell Road, 1821 (w / c & pencil on paper)
2832529 Childs or Limekiln Lane Glasshouse, Hotwell Road, 1821 (w/c & pencil on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

A Cossack and his horse pose for art students in the class of Professor
489146 A Cossack and his horse pose for art students in the class of Professor Semionovich-Samokish, a specialist in military themes, Academy of Arts, St

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

Tropical Plants in the Egyptian Room, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 1854 (b / w photo)
STC61530 Tropical Plants in the Egyptian Room, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 1854 (b/w photo) by Delamotte, Philip Henry (1820-89); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Lilian busy with her Flowers (engraving)
2792664 Lilian busy with her Flowers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lilian busy with her Flowers. Illustration for Chatterbox (1884)

Orchids in a greenhouse at the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence) at Tarrytown
MNY381686 Orchids in a greenhouse at the Helen Gould estate (late Jay Gould residence) at Tarrytown, New York, 1894 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Portrait of Adelaide Maria Guinness, reclining on a Sofa in a Conservatory
CH402158 Portrait of Adelaide Maria Guinness, reclining on a Sofa in a Conservatory, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 317.5x236.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, venue for the Great Exhibition of 1851
5238894 The Crystal Palace in Hyde Park, London, venue for the Great Exhibition of 1851, designed by Joseph Paxton and Charles Fox (engraving) by Gilbert

Interior View of the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, showing the Opening of the Great
GHL146208 Interior View of the Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, showing the Opening of the Great Exhibition in 1851 (litho) by Nash, Joseph (1809-78) (after); London Metropolitan Archives

The Last Garden
Dragan Jovancevic

Architecture: Piccadilly to get $7 million space-age look.The building with the space age look, in this picture is no cover drawing for a science fiction magazine

The Winter Garden, 1843. Creator: Charles Francois Daubigny
The Winter Garden, 1843

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

An Allegory of Empress Josephine as Patroness of the Gardens at Malmaison, ca. 1805-6

Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, Transept, 1852. Creator: Benjamin Brecknell Turner
Crystal Palace, Hyde Park, Transept, 1852

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

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

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Greece, Makedonia, Veroia, greenhouse nursing young plants

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Ireland, Belfast, Botanic Gardens, Palm House with flowers

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England, Warwickshire, Warwick Castle - Fountain and Conservatory in Peacock Garden

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England, Warwickshire, Warwick Castle, Fountain and Conservatory in Peacock Garden

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Step back in time and explore the enchanting world of glasshouses. From the Kynance Bay House nestled in The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall during the early 1900s to Browda House in Linkinhorne, Cornwall built in 1964, these architectural marvels have stood the test of time. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty at The Palm House and Parterre located within Kew Gardens, London. Its intricate design transports you to a tropical paradise right in the heart of England's capital city. But beware. Even they can be infiltrated by unexpected visitors like Konga who breaks into one such sanctuary. However, amidst all chaos, there is serenity found among leaves that sway gently with each passing breeze - truly loving the leaves. Venture into Glasshouse Studio at Ealing Studios, London where creativity blooms alongside lush greenery. Here artists find solace and inspiration as they bring their visions to life surrounded by nature's wonders. Picture a Gentleman Gardener seated proudly inside his small home greenhouse. With dedication and passion for cultivation, he tends to his plants with utmost care - a true testament to human connection with nature. Travel across continents to visit The Conservatory at Botanical Gardens in Bronx Park, New York. This botanical haven showcases an array of exotic flora from around the world while offering respite from bustling city life. Delve into history through Giles Worsley's captivating book "England's Lost Houses" published in 2002 which features a mesmerizing black-and-white photograph capturing Drayton Manor's Conservatory from yesteryears - reminding us of forgotten grandeur. Discover James Simons' scientific instruments showcased on an intriguing London Trade Card. These tools were once used by pioneers exploring new frontiers within glasshouses - pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of botany and horticulture. Finally, behold the magnificence of the great Chatsworth Conservatory's interior in 1844.