Advisory and material analysis Archives

Hay Hill Public Realm Scheme

Hay Hill Public Realm Scheme CONSERVATION AND RELOCATION OF LISTED STATUE AND ICONIC SCULPTURE SET Project OverviewThe bronze statue of Sir Thomas Browne created by Henry Pegram has sat on a tall granite plinth on Hay Hill, Norwich City Centre since 1905. One hundred...

Restoring the lost murals of Gabriel Pippet

Restoring the lost murals of Gabriel Pippet CONSERVATION OF POLYCHROME DECORATION Project OverviewThe Grade II listed Oratory Church of St Aloysius Gonzaga was built in 1875 by architect Joseph Hansom. Between 1902-07 the sanctuary was decorated with stained glass and...

Repairs to Hatfield Forest Shell House

Repairs to Hatfield Forest Shell House CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS Project OverviewThe history of Shell House dates back to the mid-18th century; it is decorated with locally sourced estuarine shells and local flint, as well as exotic shells and rare fossils....

Ankerwycke Priory, conservation of ruins

Ankerwycke Priory, conservation of ruins LIME MORTAR REPAIRS AND SOFT CAPPING Project OverviewAnkerwycke Priory, founded by Gilbert de Montfichet around 1160, is cared for by the National Trust who together with the Berkshire Archaeology Society and Surrey County...

Restoration of fire-damaged All Saints Church Fleet

Restoration of fire-damaged All Saints Church Fleet CLEANING AND REPAIR OF BRICKWORK, AND REINSTATING TILED FLOOR AND DECORATIVE SCHEME Project OverviewAll Saints Church Fleet, designed in 1860 by the renowned Victorian architect William Burges, was the subject of an...