Welcome to issue 43 of Conservation and Heritage Journal, please download here.
In this issue we have a variety of articles highlighting the best projects that conservation and hertitage experts have worked on. Fine décor, artisan painting and decorating and glass solutions are all featured.
The decade-long conservation of Westminster Hall by Donald Insall Associates has been named a winner of the prestigious Europa Nostra Award 2024.
The new Stannah passenger lift at Winchester Cathedral is featured, the cathedral has been brought up to modern accessibility standards with a light-filled passenger lift from Stannah. The installation now sits comfortably alongside the fine craftsmanship within the extraordinary Grade I Listed building.
Royal Gunpowder Mills in Waltham Abbey, Essex is a 63-hectare site of rich historical and archaeological heritage, we feature the essential repairs and improvements of Building L157. Including a specialist modular ramp and masonry repair solutions, recently completed by QuadraBuild.
Glass is geatured with ORAÉ®: Achieving sustainability in glazing by Storm windows. Ion Glass describe how the requirement for glass manifestations can also add an extra element of design flair to your project.
Also, ‘Why Bespoke Rooflights are Better for Period Properties’ where Stella Rooflights highlight the bespoke process ensures that your rooflight is unique and tailored to precise requirements.
Keeret Eden and Peter Daniel from The Rooflight Co share their experiences of how to successfully navigate maintaining the authenticity of traditional features while incorporating modern advancements is a delicate balancing act.
Elsewhere we feature, ‘The State Dining Room’ ceiling, at Stowe House by Chroma Conservation Ltd. ‘Tullie Museum’, Carlisle’s ‘Home of Culture’, has embarked on an ambitious development programme that marks a turning point in its 130 year history.
Greenbarnes stands out as one of the UK's leading companies, with a unique blend of innovation and tradition, Greenbarnes has been delivering high-quality noticeboards, signage, and street furniture for decades.
The refurbishment of Royton Town Hall, Oldham, shows the excellent work by Frank Holmes Fine Décor. A Lancashire-based company that specialises in heritage decorating and restoration, specialist wallpaper installation and decorative finishes.
W. J. Cook & Sons are Antique Restorations based in London & Marlborough display the skill set of the company with the majority of work still being carried out using tools that date from the 19th century.
If you have a project that you wish to be featured please contact us via the email below.
Nigel Hector
Publisher
nigel@consandheritage.com