Category: News
175 Sites Added To The Heritage At Risk Register
Historic England have revealed the latest Heritage at Risk register, which keeps a database of noteworthy heritage sites which are deemed to be the…
Should You Repair or Replace Lath & Plaster?
Here’s a look at what the technique involves, and what the advantages and issues of this type of plasterwork are.
Ideas For Renovating An Edwardian Home
Edwardian era homes, which were built between 1901 and 1910, are highly prized for their elegant proportions and light and airy feel. Although
Which Are The Most Popular Period Homes?
One of the most sought-after qualities in a home is often described as ‘character.’ But what exactly does this mean, and what gives a…
4 Tips For Renovating A Period Property
Here are a few of the major points to consider when renovating an older building.
Stowe House Opens To The Public
Stowe House, the huge Grade I listed 18th century house on the border of Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire, has been opened up to the public…
Tunstall Town Hall To Reopen After Renovations
The historic town hall in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, is set to re-open after conservation work was completed to preserve some of its original features.
Morecambe Winter Gardens Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Morecambe Winter Gardens, dubbed ‘The Albert Hall of the North’ because of its elegant Victorian grandeur, is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.
What Can And Can’t You Do To A Grade II Listed Building?
Before starting on any work, it is essential to have written permission from your local authority.
London Jacobean Manor House Undergoes Restoration
The Grade I listed building restoration is taking place over the course of two years, and it is currently moving into the second phase.
Plan To Restore Fire Damaged Room At Castle Howard
Plans have been lodged to restore a culturally significant room at Castle Howard that was damaged by a fire in 1940.
Shoe Shop Has Historically Significant Plasterwork Ceiling
An unassuming shoe shop in Gloucester city centre houses a nationally important carved plasterwork ceiling, which is currently undergoing conservation work.
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