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Firs House - The restoration of a historic listed property
The renovation of a historic period house can be a challenging and rewarding, but also a heartbreaking experience, particularly when you see your ‘labour of love’ burn down and have to start the whole restoration process again.
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What the Beck? Historic home heated by river heat pump
A stunning waterside property in the village of Crakehall near Bedale, North Yorkshire, has been fitted with an innovative water source heat pump system which generates its energy from Bedale Beck.
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Restoration of Historic Ornamental Lead
Pictured here is a lead bowl in a very sorry state. The second of the 2 pictures is one that Lawrence Weaver used in the 1909 book English Leadwork, its Art and History Ornamental lead craftsman, Brian Turner has been commissioned to repair restore and conserve this challenging work of art.
The Plumber that made this bowl was A B Laidler; it was made by bossing it out of a 6 foot 6 inches code 10 sheet of lead.
York Minster 'Upcycles'
The new stands, are each over two metres high, were designed by Chris Topp & Co Architectural Metalworks at Tholthorpe near York, they were made to replace old wooden stands which had been used to hold candles for night-time services. They used metal from the Skidmore altar railing, which had sat in storage at York Minster for many years after being removed from use.
Fire devastated church receives Fullers Finer treatment
After a devastating fire at Trinity Methodist Church in Kidderminster, Fullers Finer Furniture were commissioned to undertake the work of producing new sanctuary furniture. All the pieces were crafted from Ash and American Black Walnut.
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A church where installation started before the contract had been awarded
Kernow Installations, prominent member of the ISCE, has been installing sound systems in churches and chapels since 1985 and have completed more than fifty to date including a Cathedral.
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Art House, Crouch End - coming soon off Broadway
ARTHOUSE, Crouch End’s unique new cultural venue is set to open at the end of 2013. ARTHOUSE is working in partnership with CURZON CINEMAS (London’s leading art house cinema chain), combining cinema, theatre, dance, music, comedy and its own bar/café. ARTHOUSE offers unlimited opportunities for enjoyment and participation in the arts for Crouch End and beyond - welcoming both local and international productions, cinema and performers.
Decorative Leadwork - Reflecting the skill of early craftsmen
Beaten, twisted, cut or cast, ornate designs bear out the skill and artistry of early craftsmen. And surviving examples are under threat. Douglas Kent, SPAB Technical Secretary, elaborates and answers some FAQ's.
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Local roofing company has the West Country covered
The front cover of this issue shows the impressive re-roofing project at the central Post Office in Bath. The project, including the intricate leadwork on the skylight, was carried out by local firm Young's Roofing Ltd. It is just one example of the impressive scope of roofing work the company accomplishes.
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American white oak brings serenity to the Chapel of St Albert the Great
The new chapel is a peaceful and warm structure that brings students, staff and local residents together.
The Chapel of Saint Albert the Great, which has been serving students and staff, and the wider community since 1931, is situated on George Square at the University of Edinburgh. The chapel, designed by Simpson & Brown Architects was completed in late 2012 and aims to provide a modern space for worship but also to increase capacity and improve accessibility.
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Vulcana returns to St Aidan’s to install new church heating system
St Aidan’s Church in Leicester unfortunately fell victim to the theft of external copper piping, leaving the congregation cold in the pews without a gas supply to its church heaters.
Vulcana was contacted by St Aidan’s to carry out the replacement work, having built up a good working relationship during a previous job.
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New Bristol based plaster company Thompson Lewis Ltd opens
This new company is made up of Conrad Thompson, Sculptor and designer, and Bob Lewis ex-Technical Director of the Bristol plaster firm Hayles and Howe Ltd.
Bob Lewis has been plastering for 35 years, many of those years at Hayles and Howe where he helped devise many of their techniques.
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Roofer does the double at Scottish awards
On 25 October Margaret McCulloch MSP, a member of the Shadow Cabinet and Scottish Labour MSP for Central Scotland, presented the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. The entries included some breath taking projects that demonstrated technical excellence as well as aesthetic qualities.
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