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Dunoon Pier by Sandtoft
Dunoon Pier dates back over 100 years and is the only remaining working Victorian pier on the Clyde. Owned by Argyll and Bute Council and under the protection of Historic Scotland, it is a landmark of the River Clyde estuary, with the pier’s building listed as Grade B.
Today, Dunoon Pier still receives a connecting ferry with Gourock and provides a vital link to the mainland which supports the local economy.
Grade I listed school falls prey to low grade theft - lead strippers threaten our heritage
Police are on high alert after lead strippers stole irreplaceable lead from a unique 17th Century building in Appleby Magna.
The Sir John Moore Foundation was constructed between 1693 and 1697, based on an original design by Sir Christopher Wren and Sir William Wilson. It was established and financed by Sir John Moore, the younger son of the local squire who became Lord Mayor and Alderman of London. The school occupies an elevated position to the south of the village and sits in its own walled, landscaped grounds totaling just over 3.5 acres. The main school building is Grade I listed whilst the gates, gate piers, wall and outbuildings are all Grade II listed.
Give secondary glazing a second thought
Although probably not top of the list for most people now the sun is shining, this time of year is the perfect time to think about secondary glazing.
As we all know, the warm weather doesn’t stick around forever so taking measures to reduce window draughts and rattles before the winter months is not such a bad idea.
Lime mortars in traditional buildings
Historic Scotland publish a short guide on lime mortars which is aimed at building professionals who deal with issues relating to the maintenance and repair of traditional and historic buildings and structures. However, it will equally be of use to contractors, home owners and students with an interest in lime mortars and finishes, traditional materials and historic building maintenance strategies.
DRU Centro 100 gas fire wins ‘Gas Appliance of the Year’ award at Hearth & Home 2014
DRU Fires has capped a successful return to the Hearth & Home fireplace trade show by winning ‘Gas Appliance of the Year’ with its revolutionary Centro 100 balanced flue gas fire.
The 1 metre wide Centro can be installed at floor level or raised up the wall. It offers a choice of realistic logs or grey coke fire beds, along with mirrored Ceraglass, smooth black, rib cast or chunky beam interiors.
Read more: DRU Centro 100 gas fire wins ‘Gas Appliance of the Year’ award at Hearth & Home 2014
The 1st engraved zinc on the market: Azengar, illuminating zinc!
VMZINC® is launching AZENGAR®, the 1st engraved zinc to come on the market, an exclusive new aspect confirming its pioneering approach and its position as leader in surface aspect treatment.
This original expressive material breaks with the traditional aspect of preweathered products and “transcends” the image of zinc by giving it a new appearance. It is eco-designed using a brand new industrial process and is the most matte and lightest shade of zinc on the market. It stands out with its rugged uneven surface, which catches natural light and gives projects a timeless appearance.
Read more: The 1st engraved zinc on the market: Azengar, illuminating zinc!
Ballistic Technology used to infuse nickel micro-dots into sheet lead
Trace-in-Metal is a unique comprehensive property marking system, which significantly raises the risk of arrest of anyone dealing in stolen metal and those who are stealing it.
Trace-in-Metal is different from other property marking systems as it has been designed to be detected throughout the metal recycling ‘food chain’.
Read more: Ballistic Technology used to infuse nickel micro-dots into sheet lead
Lighting Dynamics complete another stunning church lighting project
Lighting Dynamics UK, based in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, has recently designed and completed the installation of yet another stunning lighting project for the magnificent and sumptuous interior of St Augustine of Hippo Church in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
St Augustine's, a Grade II* building, has been a splendid Victorian landmark at the centre of the Conservation Area that bears its name since the church was first consecrated in 1868.
Read more: Lighting Dynamics complete another stunning church lighting project
Golcar vicarage recieves vital revamp
The sodden sash windows at Golcar Vicarage have crucially been replaced by period window specialist Ventrolla.
The property, occupied by the local vicar and his wife, sits within the grounds of the Golcar parish, West Yorkshire. Following an inspection of the late 19th century building the windows were deemed too rotten for repair.
Conserving and restoring church hatchments
The churches and chapels of the United Kingdom are home to countless symbols of religion, wealth, power and history. None, however, are quite as distinctive and yet as little known as the hatchment. As a record of a church’s past parishioners, hatchments are as significant as inscribed plaques or gravestones, but they can also give a far deeper insight into the history of a parish.
Four centuries of windows go on public display from 7th June
The Brooking National Collection is heading to Italy for la Biennale di Venezia to take part in the world famous architecture exhibition which runs from 7th June to 23rd November 2014. The Surrey-based charity, which holds a unique collection of architectural artefacts, is showcasing some of their most precious details, telling the story of windows across four centuries.
Read more: Four centuries of windows go on public display from 7th June
CPS transform derelict church in to imposing hall for the Hallé!
Doncaster based CPS is a leading manufacturer and supplier of seating and staging systems which have been professionally designed, developed, tried and tested. They have recently completed some prestigious projects in both these areas – including one for the world famous Hallé Orchestra.
Read more: CPS transform derelict church in to imposing hall for the Hallé!
Bradford sites restored to former glory
Two landmark buildings in Bradford city centre have been given a new lease of life following months of work carried out by building conservation specialists William Anelay Ltd.
William Anelay, founded in 1747, has now completed phase one of repair work to the chimney stacks, a variety of stonework and to the Channing Way elevation at Bradford City Hall whilst the nearby Britannia House has undergone emergency repairs to the building fabric, stone repairs and repointing as well as repair work to the iconic copper dome.
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