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Traditional Crafts That Deserve A Revival
We have some of the traditional crafts and skills here that need to be kept alive
Coving ‘Adds Character’
An interior designer has recently been sharing how she transformed what she describes as a property that was an “absolute disaster” inside into a…
The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades Lockdown DIY Show
There’s something about hand-crafted, bespoke, unique things made with sometimes ancient techniques that modern production and technology just can’t…
How Heritage Sites Can Practise Fire Safety During The Pandemic
Heritage sites and museums around the country have been given advice from London Fire Brigade on how to prioritise best practice in fire safety…
Victorian Homes Stand The Test Of Time
With their sash and bay windows, the intricate cornicing in the high ceilings, beautiful fireplaces in every room, patterned tiles and stained glass, it’s…
What Is Cornicing?
There are some interior design and architectural terms that you can hear frequently without truly thinking about what they mean. We’re willing to bet…
5 Reasons Why We Love Victorian Houses
Whether you’re wanting to restore a Victorian property to its former glory or add an extension, we’ve compiled a list of our favourite features.
5 Tips For Choosing And Using Coving
Whether you are using the coronavirus lockdown to implement some home renovations or making plans for after the crisis, we have some tips for…
Cornice, Cornice, Cornice
In a world where everything we want is so accessible it can be easy to forget the origin of certain aspects of work. I…
Lath and Plaster
Lath and Plaster is a skilled technique which dates back to the early 18th century. Due to the necessity to produce homes quickly Lath…
How Is The Pandemic Affecting The Architecture Profession?
COVID-19 has had a serious impact on how we all lead our lives and how businesses now operate - but what effect has it…
Liverpool Victorian Pub Gets Grade I Listing
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, on the advice of Historic England, has awarded Grade I historic building status to The Philharmonic…
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