Our Story

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Conservatories first appeared during the eighteenth century as simple structures designed to protect fruit trees and delicate botanical specimens from the harsh European winters. Over the next two hundred years, they grew to become the grand glass palaces that we recognize as symbols of the Victorian Age, anticipating the Art Nouveau movement and paving the way to modern architecture. These great glasshouses have always been an invitation to architects to celebrate structure and play with light, and so we have developed this Society to raise awareness of these architectural legends and preserve their heritage so they continue to inspire art and architecture for years to come.

The conservatories you will see throughout our website are pivotal historic and modern examples that also drove us to the creation of the beautiful conservatories that are Tanglewood’s legacy. To learn more about the history and modern relevance of the historic conservatory, you can purchase a copy of our book, The Conservatory: Gardens Under Glass, HERE.

For more information about Tanglewood Conservatories, visit their website at tanglewoodconservatories.com.