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HARTLEY GREENHOUSES RECOMMENDED FOR GENERATION AFTER GENERATION
After manufacturing our particular breed of greenhouses for over 60 years, there's plenty of evidence that Hartley Botanic is one exception, in an otherwise throwaway consumer age.
Hartley greenhouses that survived World War Two, are still surviving today. Our customer archives are replete with enquiries from customers we haven't heard from for three or even four decades, requesting a lock or window catch replacement for an otherwise perfectly sound Hartley greenhouse. Customers have been moved to write about Hartley greenhouses that have been dismantled, to move home with their owners' other prized possessions. Some of our greenhouses have graced a number of different homes, or given unbroken service and pleasure to three generations of the same family. From the unique and patent-protected design of our extruded aluminium alloy sections, to the stainless steel capping screws that will endure dismantling and re-erection many times, every material and component in a Hartley Botanic greenhouse is confidently expected to last a lifetime. As time will surely tell, by far the best value is to invest in a Hartley.
". . . To say that the greenhouse is well designed is an understatement. It put me in the mind of Abrahams and the Ironbridge in Shropshire, Isambard Kingdom Brunel's achievements and the general over-engineering of the victorians, what a splendid structure . . . From what I have seen of the advertising, I am quite sure that the product is under sold, if the public knew what they were really getting for their money I am quite sure they would never buy another cheap greenhouse again."
John H. Bartle. Bradford, Yorkshire.
"Dear Sirs, In september 1969 we purchased from you a New 'Hartley 7' Lean-to Glass to Ground 7' 8" long greenhouse which has since given us good service. Due to house alterations it has to be relocated and the only part which needs to be renewed in rebuilding it is the plastic glazing strip. I would be glad if you could supply and deliver a length of glazing strip sufficient for complete reglazing and invoice me with the cost."
Mr. Fleming. Bromley, Kent.
"Dear Sir. I have inherited a semi-dodecagon greenhouse which was made by V&N Hartley. I have moved it from North Wales to Yorkshire. Before re-assembly I would like to paint it in a colour similar to the green being used on the same model today . . . . I realise that the greenhouse is over 33 years old since I also have the original brochure from which it was selected in 1967. It is in remarkably good condition for its age and looks as if it is good for at least another 33 years, maybe you should not make them so well as the greenhouses appear to outlast the customers!"
Mr P. Adams. Wickersley, Rotherham.
". . . I cannot say how very much we are delighted with the greenhouse. It is even better in reality than the pictures we have looked at longingly for the past several years. We would be very pleased to show any interesting parties around and assure them of the high standard of service."
Mrs. M. A. Birchenall.
". . . . all those involved have been extremely polite and co-operative. The installation team cleared up completely on completion and left the site impeccable"
Norman Millard. Chelsfield Village, Kent.
". . . In 1948 my father bought a 15' x 10' Hartley Greenhouse and coerced me, an unwilling teenager, to lay the foundations for the first time . . . My father-in-law then transported the greenhouse to Angelsey. Imagine my delight when it came into my possession in 1983 . . . The foundations for this engineering masterpiece were again laid in Southport and then in the garden of my present home. And on every occasion the greenhouse remained watertight and to this day some 52 years later - still looks as good as new. However leaks have developed, obviously due to hardening of the sealing struts. Can you supply me with a replacement set??"
Charles Meredith. Church Stretton, Shropshire.
". . .I bought a twenty two foot greenhouse from you approximately 37 years ago and I thought I would write and tell you it is still in excellent condition . . . I am now 70 and am expecting it tooutlast me!!"
Norman Greenwell. Ramsbottom, Bury.
". . . On first sight I am very impressed with the construction of the greenhouse compared to the similar greenhouse which my father bought in Lancashire about 47 years ago! . . . They were most courteous and friendly . . . Tools were collected and cleaned etc - when others might have 'headed home' as darkness fell."
Dr Bruce Rigby. Roebuck, York.
". . .Having been a long standing customer of Hartley Greenhouses - this being my third - the first in 1948 I had no hesitation and looked at no other greenhouse when ordering this one"
Allerton, Bradford.
"Dear Sirs, I see from your latest advert in the gardening press that louvered windows are available on your current models. I have a 'Hartley 7' Lean To greenhouse, which dates back to 1966 (and never a penny spent on it since) and I am wondering whether these louvres are available for such an ancient model."
K. A. Foster. Belper, Derbyshire.
