Friends of Waterperry - More
Out comes the old glass
Exposed to the elements!
The Friends first visit
The Orange Tree House
The Seville orange tree is believed to be nearly 100 years old and has been a feature of the gardens for many years. Unfortunately the glass conservatory that houses it had become unsafe over the years and recently had to be removed.
The first stage of restoration involved taking out all the old glass and crafting new woodwork for the scalloped panes to be fitted into. These ensure the rain runs down the centre of the pane, which means the surrounding woodwork stands less chance of rotting.
The work was carried out by Traditional Greenhouses, who used traditional methods to retain the look and integrity of the building.
And the first people to view the completed project were the Friends themselves - delighted with the finished Orange Tree House which will provide an educational visitors centre for the gardens, as well as a home for the magnificent orange tree.
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