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Didsbury Library Set For Overhaul
Didsbury's Grade ll listed library will undergo a renovation programme following consultation with a specialist heritage officer.
The work will include some re-plastering, painting the interior and replacing carpets. A heritage officer from the council's planning team will be consulted throughout the renovations to ensure they reflect the building's history. The interior of the building will be painted in similar colours to what it would have been in 1915 when it was built.
Shapps Moves To Stop Bulldozers Demolishing Ringo Starr's Birthplace
Housing Minister Grant Shapps has called for a temporary reprieve to the demolition of Ringo Starr's birthplace to ensure the people of Liverpool have a chance to have their say in what happens to what many consider to be a culturally important building.
Mr Shapps has written to Liverpool City Council asking them to halt the planned demolition to give the local community and other interested organisations an opportunity to put forward alternative viable preservation options.
Read more: Shapps Moves To Stop Bulldozers Demolishing Ringo Starr's Birthplace
LIGHTNING PROTECTION TESTING & INSPECTIONS.
LIGHTNING PROTECTION TESTING & INSPECTIONS.My name is Christopher J Barsby of Barsby Lightning Protection Leicester;
It would appear that there is a considerable amount of confusion regarding the Testing of Lightning Protection Systems.
Recreating the historic Kent Peg Tile
by Paul Lythgoe, Managing Director of Tudor Roof Tile Co LtdKent Peg Tiles hold a special place in the English architectural landscape – particularly in the South East of England, where they were once seen on nearly every town house, country residence, barn, oast house, church and farm property.
Dating back as far as the 12th and 13th centuries, the name ‘peg tile’, originally came from the softwood pegs, which were driven through two square holes in the top edge of the tiles, attaching them to the laths or battens.
Renaissance Palace at Stirling Castle
ARTTUS and the Stirling Castle Palace Project - Renaissance Palace at Stirling Castle
When commissioned ARTTUS involve the client in each stage of the design process and with one of their experienced designers work towards confirming the concept and agreeing a detailed brief. With enthusiasm and energy they bring a dynamic design vision to each project.
Chester Castle
Recclesia Ltd at Chester Castle
Recclesia Ltd, historic building conservation specialists based in Chester, have been awarded Phase VI of conservation work at Chester Castle for English Heritage. The contract started this week and will see the Half Moon Tower and Frobisher’s Workshop consolidated, conserved and repaired.
Ecclesiastical reveals plans for Gloucester Docks move
A specialist insurance company has announced plans to move to new multi-million pound headquarters at Gloucester Docks.
Ecclesiastical Group Insurance agreed the deal with the South West Regional Development Agency (SWRDA), which owns the land at Southgate Moorings.
Read more: Ecclesiastical reveals plans for Gloucester Docks move
Bees, Boats and Trains projects scoop three Lottery awards
Three projects funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) won first prize at the National Lottery Awards. The winners were announced at a special star-studded event, broadcast live on BBC One from London's Roundhouse.Read more: Bees, Boats and Trains projects scoop three Lottery awards
90-year-old Shropshire war veteran receives his page in history
In an era of celebrity autobiographies, competition to find the life story of an ordinary Briton truly worthy of preservation reaches its climax.
How many of us would like our lives enshrined in print for future generations and our families? That’s the prize a 90-year-old war veteran from Shropshire received today after winning a national competition run by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical to find a life story worthy of preserving in a book.
Read more: 90-year-old Shropshire war veteran receives his page in history
Park Life: ‘Rollerbladers’ photo wins Lottery competition
Today, Mat Ricardo’s eye-catching photo taken in Battersea Park, London, has been chosen as the winner of the UK-wide ‘Postcards from the Park’ photo competition. The competition has been organised by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) in partnership with parks charity GreenSpace.
Read more: Park Life: ‘Rollerbladers’ photo wins Lottery competition
Ecclesiastical announces 2010 interim results
Key figures:
• Gross written premium of £250.3m (8.8% increase on 2009)
HymnQuest
HymnQuest is a unique software program developed by ThePratt Green Trust, a charity devoted to the advancement of hymnody and music in worship.
2010 on track to be second highest year for metal theft, says Ecclesiastical
WEDDING INSURANCE SPECIALIST ECCLESIASTICAL, RESPONDS TO NEWS ABOUT WEDDING SUPPLIER CONFETTI GOING INTO ADMINISTRATION
Read more: 2010 on track to be second highest year for metal theft, says Ecclesiastical
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