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Ecclesistical & Heritage World No.98

Engineering an icon - Manchester Central Library

Innovative thinking meets modern technology, as Laing O'Rourke undertakes the complex task of transforming one of the north of England's best-loved buildings, the iconic Manchester Central Library.

Laing O'Rourke project engineer Nick Cooke is part of a team tasked with finding a solution for what many considered a near-impossible challenge.

In September 2011, Laing O’Rourke and Manchester City Council agreed a £95m programme of works that will transform two Grade II*-listed gems into a unique twenty-first century public services complex.

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NE restoration company hits the heights with bridge award

A high-profile bridge refurbishment project involving a Darlington specialist repair business has been honoured with a top industry award. Stone Technical Services assisted with the multi-million pound restoration project on the Lune Aqueduct, near Lancaster, last year.

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Maysand restore Chetham's School

Chetham's in Manchester is renowned as a world-class music school. It is also famous for its grade-1 listed medieval buildings, so when a very specialised restoration project became necessary, Maysand was asked to carry out the work.

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Renovation and Restoration Company Established 1889 and Still Going Strong

E May & Son is a small family business now run by the fourth generation. Established in 1889 at Langenhoe by James May who, with his two sons, Edward and Joseph served the building needs of the local area until his retirement in 1930. James May and son became May Brothers when James handed the business over to Edward and Joseph.

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Green heating system is centrepiece of cathedral restoration

In April contractors moved into Manchester Cathedral to begin installation of a new underfloor heating system. The new system will employ ground source heat pumps designed which will draw heat from the ground under the cathedral via bore holes.

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New CS™ Lamps for Conservation Standard Lighting – 30% Discount for Limited Period

Heritage Lighting has been working with the National Trust and Historic Houses Association for the last 3 years developing and supplying a unique & patented candle lamp range for their conservation areas. This is now being rolled out to their conservation area locations nationally.

Read more: New CS™ Lamps for Conservation Standard Lighting – 30% Discount for Limited Period

East Midlands Family Company Lights up Region’s Churches

In 1919 Ken Burrows established his business in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire and was responsible for the installation of electricity into many buildings in the area. The company remains the ‘oldest established electrical contractor in the town’ with an office and workshop on Ogle Street.

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St. Cuthbert's - Halsall

St Cuthbert’s Church is an Anglican church in the village of Halsall, in Merseyside, in the Diocese of Liverpool. It is a Grade 1 listed building and the oldest parts of the church date back to the 14th century.

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St Mary's, Kersey: Re-ordering

The Whitworth Co-Partnership LLP was appointed by the Parochial Church Council as they were keen to carry out a re-ordering scheme which was to incorporate a toilet and kitchen facilities.

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Stone Technical Services rises from Lumley Castle to the North York Moors

A County Durham specialist repair and maintenance company has secured thousands of pounds worth of work to restore a number of historic landmarks in the North East.

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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.

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Little Moreton Hall

Little Moreton Hall is one of the finest examples of a medieval moated manor house in England and dates from the early part of the medieval period. Originally constructed between the 15th & 16th century, the moated site, along with the outlying prospect mound, is designated as a Scheduled Monument by English Heritage.

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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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