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£280,000 to protect Wales’ ancient monuments
Precious ancient monuments and war memorials across Wales are being awarded a share of almost £287,000 of Welsh Government funding to restore and protect them for future generations.
Many of Wales’ ancient monuments are on privately owned land. These grants provide an incentive for landowners and occupiers to carry out repair work that may otherwise be left ignored, resulting in the loss of important parts of our heritage which help tell the story of our past.
Lincoln College gets newly carved organ case
A newly carved organ case, made of English oak from the New Forest, has been installed in the chapel of Lincoln College, Oxford. The beautiful new organ case was made by Devon-based wood carver and cabinet maker Laurent Robert who carved the pipe shades in the style of the chapel. The magnificent organ was originally built by William Drake Ltd and was installed in the chapel in 2010.
England’s very own Far East has a rich and varied heritage
The fenland and broads of the East of England conceal within their mists a history that extends as far as Roman times. Here it was that Essex girl Boudica of the Iceni waged war against the Roman invaders and it was in the fenlands of Cambridgeshire and Norfolk that the Saxons of East Anglia fought the Danes.
It is in the Middle Ages, however, following the Norman Conquest, that the flat marches and fens became the sites of some of the most impressive ecclesiastical architecture, followed a few centuries later by the soaring towers and spires of Cambridge itself, culminating in Henry VI’s magnificent chapel at King’s College.
Throughout all that period, from the 12th century right up to a few years ago, the people of Suffolk were patiently building and extending their own mighty church at Bury St Edmund’s, in preparation it seems now for the creation of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich in 1914.
Read more: England’s very own Far East has a rich and varied heritage
Minsteracres Retreat Centre benefits from specialist support
Minsteracres Retreat Centre, County Durham, is benefiting from the good will of Stanley-based building and roofing specialist, Hodgson Sayers.
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Award winning project reflects workers' heritage training
Winners in the Sustainable Roofs (Shingles & Shakes) category at this year's Roofing Awards were Eastbourne based Clarke Roofing Southern Ltd for the restoration of the damaged spire at Wadhurst Church in East Sussex.
A storm on St Jude’s day in October 2013 had caused severe damage - not only had the shingles been removed but the entire structure to one facet was ripped away including tennoned rafters and braces leaving a gaping hole in the side of the spire.
Read more: Award winning project reflects workers' heritage training
Leicester company wins prestigious national award
A Leicester company has received a prestigious national award for the specialist work carried out on historic buildings.
Norman and Underwood Ltd were presented with the top award at the 2015 UK Roofing Awards held at the Hilton Metropole in London in recognition of the copper roof installation installed at the Northumberland Observatory at the University of Cambridge built in 1838.
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UK Roofing Awards 2015 - the winners revealed
The winners of the tenth UK Roofing Awards were announced at a ceremony hosted by BBC’s Louise Minchin and NFRC CEO Ray Horwood at the Hilton London Metropole on Friday 15th May 2015.
Heritage roofing - maintaining our iconic buildings
The UK is home to some of the most iconic buildings in the world, from stunning churches and cathedrals to historic stately homes.
Each and every one of these remarkable feats of architecture requires regular maintenance to ensure they remain in the very best condition, allowing them to be enjoyed for generations.
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UK metal marking company joins call for a Swedish 'peace industry' to fight the illegal arms trade
The world is faced with a seemingly intractable crisis of an uncontrolled armaments trade, together with vast numbers of unexploded ordinance scattered across the globe. As well as the massive number of casualties – many of them children – there is a tendency for an increase in the availability of weaponry to devalue human life.
That situation has prompted a UK firm that specialises in the application of technology to prevent metal theft from churches and heritage buildings to join in a Swedish-based campaign to apply experience on weaponry to combatting that growth.
Rainclear Systems Ltd – Heritage, Quality and Expertise – we care about the detail
Rainclear Systems is well known as an online retailer, and the UK’s leading distributor of metal guttering and downpipe products, so you might be surprised to discover there’s a team of experienced, knowledgeable personnel at the end of the phone too.
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What do 'Game of Thrones' and 'Emmerdale' have in common?
Nigel Tyas ironwork, that's what!
The company are delighted to have recently supplied curtain poles to the popular Sky television series and their 'Swaine' wall lights sit proudly in the Woolpack on Emmerdale.
The team from Yorkshire Television felt that the company's original and still 'officially most popular' small wall light suited the traditional surroundings of a rural country inn.
Read more: What do 'Game of Thrones' and 'Emmerdale' have in common?
Firex International returns to London for 2015
FIREX International 2015 will open its doors from 16-18 June 2015 at London’s ExCeL, offering fire and security professionals unparalleled access to leading global technology, solutions and knowledge with the aim of promoting expertise in life safety.
Heart of England Building Restoration & Refurbishment 40 years of service from pre-purchase to completed project
John Haws management and staff are widely recognised for their many years of experience in the building industry. John A G Haws, founder of jh Building Restoration & Refurbishment, has been involved in building restoration for the past 40 years.
They have assisted many property owners, both private and commercial, over the years with their restoration and refurbishment projects, many of whom have used them on more than one occasion and recommended us to their family, friends and colleagues.
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