Julian Owen
This listed building is now linked with the adjacent structure thanks to a new lean-to glazed extension by Apropos (
www.aproposconservatories.co.uk)
Conservatories were introduced to the UK in the 19th century as somewhere to grow plants from warmer climates that couldn’t survive the typical British weather. It didn’t take long for them to diversify into domestic architecture to provide extra light-filled living space. From the 1970s onwards they became increasingly popular, to the point that around 18% of English homes now have one.