Florence's Greenhouse - Lino Print

Lino print featuring the greenhouse at Erith’s Old Library. The greenhouse is modelled on the travelling library van that was commissioned in the 1930s by the library’s second Librarian – Florence Young. It was the second library van in the UK, and first ever custom-built library van, made with a timber frame over a chassis of a lorry. The original still exists and is part of the Science Museum’s collection. The greenhouse was built as part of The Exchange’s garden scheme, led by award-winning garden designer Sarah Price with the ironwork delivered by Surrey Ironcraft. It is now home to a pelargonium collection grown by local residents, supported by The Exchange’s Head Gardener.

Image size: 190(w) x 265(h)mm

Paper size: 290(w) x 367(h)mm

product story

This print is part of a series produced by Graham Nutley, a member of The Arthouse in Wakefield (another old Carnegie Library turned creative space), and the father of Exchange Co-Director Peter. These prints were produced in Yorkshire to raise money for Erith’s Old Library.

about tex

tex is a unique range of products and the result of creative collaborations between professional designer-makers and local Community Makers at The Exchange. Through their partnership, they enable increased and affordable access to craft skills learning, that in turn supports the maintenance of a listed building and wider community and social development. All products are hand-made, and so there may be slight variations from the product image, some evidence of the makers.

product care instructions

This product is unframed. The best form of protection is to provide a suitable frame for it, and keep it away from direct sunlight.