Garden Technology: a History of the Glasshouse in Britain
A History of the Glasshouse in Britain with James Rothwell, Gardens Trust lecture.
Since Roman times, people have longed to grow fruits and flowering plants from climates warmer than their own. It is from their resulting endeavours that the humble greenhouse of today emerged, bringing with it the ability to experience horticultural and culinary delights from across the globe. This talk will look at the history of the glasshouse in Britain, from the 17th-century orangery at Ham House to the 1920s greenhouse at Mr Straw’s House in Nottinghamshire. It will also look at the supporting acts that are garden sheds and at how innovations in glasshouse technology have informed building design today beyond the garden, including central heating systems, railway stations and even skyscrapers.
Time: 10:00 GMT
