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St Julian's Church, St Albans
St Julian's Church is a 1950's church on an estate on the edge of St Albans. In addition to the enthusiastic congregation the church is also the base for a large number of community groups and the buildings are used daily by the full age range of local people from babies to elderly people.
Not sure where to start when it comes to buying or owning a listed property? Start here
Britain proudly boasts an array of amazing properties which demonstrate an important part of our heritage. From converted Watermills and Windmills, to chocolate box cottages and proud city dwellings, you would be amazed as to how many listed properties there are out there, and available to purchase at all price ranges.
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New ballistic technology launched to deter lead theft
Trace-in-Metal launches its comprehensive deterrent to the persistent problem of lead theft by infusing non-melting, coded microdots into existing lead structures.
The York-based company, Trace-in-Metal Ltd., today launched an answer to the on-going problem of lead theft from heritage buildings.
Read more: New ballistic technology launched to deter lead theft
County Durham high fliers clinch contracts from West Yorkshire to Wales
A County Durham high level, historic and general maintenance company is working on a number of prestigious new projects across the UK.
Read more: County Durham high fliers clinch contracts from West Yorkshire to Wales
Preserving Coquet Island
Located just one mile from the fishing port of Amble, Coquet Island is a nature reserve that is home to more than 35,000 pairs of nesting seabirds. The reserve is managed by the RSPB and is specially protected under European Law resulting in its being inaccessible to the public.
Forth Bridge World Heritage bid opens for consultation
The public’s views on the World Heritage nomination of the Forth Bridge is being sought through a 12-week consultation.
The Forth Bridges Forum – which includes a number of local and national organisations – is keen to gather input from individuals and interested parties in support of the iconic railway bridge’s nomination.
Read more: Forth Bridge World Heritage bid opens for consultation
Roofing Awards 2013 - Winners Announced
On Friday 17th May, the eighth annual Roofing Awards took place at the Hilton Metropole in central London. The event had brought together over 600 guests from across the roofing industry to congratulate this year’s winners, the ceremony was hosted by BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid.
Prestigious lighting projects by Madson Black
Oxfordshire based custom lighting company Madson Black have recently been involved in a number of prestigious projects including Bath Abbey and Eton College.
As part of the Footprint project at the historic Bath Abbey, Madson Black have worked for two years to bring together a chandelier restoration and conversion of light sources to LED.
Seaton Delaval Hall by Team Force
In conjunction with the National Trust, Team Force conducted extensive repairs to the famous Seaton Delaval Hall. This project consisted of three main restoration projects, encompassing all the expertises that Team Force have to offer.
Marley Contract Services wins NFRC Roofing Award
Outstanding workmanship on a Grade II listed building has helped Scottish-based Marley Contract Services scoop the UK’s top roofing industry award.
The company won the Roof Slating category for its work on Rainbow House in Glasgow at the NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) Awards held in May.
Window opens on Middleton's historic mystery
The 500-year mystery of Middleton's most famous window – which is widely believed to be the world's oldest glazed war memorial – looks to have been solved.
For centuries Moonrakers have believed the magnificent Flodden Window at Middleton Parish Church of St Leonard was created in the 1520s to commemorate a 1513 battle between the English and Scottish.
English Church Clocks by Keith Scobie-Youngs
English Church Clocks, referred to as either tower or turret clocks are not simply over sized house clocks. They reach out over the entire community, having once provided a time standard to which all watches and house clocks could be set and appointments met. Long, complex connections beyond the movement drive hands exposed to wind, rain and snow.
Repair of State Room windows at Manchester Town Hall
The State Room windows at Manchester Town Hall had been in a poor state of repair for many years and so in 2011 a scheme was proposed that would deal with health and safety issues raised by their condition.
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