Report on the support given by M Womersleys to Jabir Mohamed at Berbera Museum, Berbera, Somaliland, over two weeks from…
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Analysis of Building Mortars from the Famous Lister Mill Chimney in Bradford
M. Womersleys has recently completed a mortar analysis of several samples collected from the iconic …
M Womersleys runs Hot Lime Mortar Courses, and our workshop is designed to provide an introductory guide to preparing and…
Organisations that seek to control how people maintain old buildings view using hot lime mortars as …
M Womersleys carried out mortar analysis on the building and pointing mortars used externally at a higher level at India…
M Womersleys carried out mortar analysis on the building and pointing mortars used externally at a higher…
How to re-render a historic brick and timber framed house with breathable lime renders
The first crucial step before any rendering work can commence is preparing a comprehensive repair schedule…
Advice provided to those attending our stone repair training days, looking at lime-based plastic stone repair
Repairing stone using lime-based materials is a traditional and effective method for preserving the …
Advice on pointing. Step by step guide to using hydraulic lime mortar for repointing work
M Womersleys’ advice on re-pointing with Hydraulic Lime mortar When choosing the appropriate strength…
Supporting the Friends of Waterton's Wall with a lime training workshop, enabling them to begin re-pointing and re-building…
Mark Womersley was delighted to support the Friens of Waterton’s Wall with a lime training…
M Womersleys has been repairing the rare late 19th-century, no-fines concrete at Oldham Old Library using hydraulic limes…
M Womersleys has been repairing the rare late 19th-century, no-fines concrete at Oldham Old Library …
Hartley Hut, Canning Half- Tide Dock, Liverpool Waterfront: Updated investigations into the Hut’s condition and a …
Contents- Introduction, Brief History and Description of the Hartley Hut, Issues, methodologies…
Paint and plaster analysis results and an assessment of the historic paint schemes used in the Painted Chamber at Kirkby…
Introduction The Kirkby History Group asked M Womersleys to undertake limited plaster and paint analysis…
Fernilee Methodist Chapel. Paint and plaster analysis results and an assessment of the historic paint schemes used in the…
Introduction Fernilee Methodist Church instructed M. Womersleys to identify the paint types used on …
In this great future, you can’t forget your past (Bob Marley)
Mark from M Womersleys, funded by the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme worked with experienced…
Fluted pilasters and termite damaged structural timber replaced at Government House in Antigua
The Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme worked with Government House to undertake limited…
Finishing monument conservation with the Harrison Centre - ABICE, on behalf of the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training…
After two weeks of onsite work, M Womersleys working for the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme…
Lectures on Lime and Architectural History in Antigua
It was a pleasure to work with Dr Reg Murphy, to provide lectures for the tutors and students from the…
Working with Harrison College on behalf of the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme
M Womersleys is helping the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme deliver additional training…
Investigations into the condition of the historic ceiling plasters in Victoria Law Courts
As part of their obligation to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, the Ministry of Justice asked…
Investigations and treatment of salt contamination of the walls, behind and above-removed bookcases at Palace Green Library…
Introduction Durham University was concerned about the salt-damaged plasterwork in this historic Exchequer…
The Corn Exchange, Doncaster: Advice about replastering and salt contamination.
Introduction Doncaster Council and Group Ginger, their architects, are currently working on refurbishing…
Training for the Peak Park National Park Rangers in the use of lime mortars
We were happy to provide training in the use of lime mortars, for the Peak Park maintenance teams opposite…
Report on the paint finishes decorating the front of 20 Coney Street, York
Sorrell (York) Ltd on behalf of the owners of 20 Coney Street has instructed M. Womersleys, to …
Providing advice on a tanking system suitable for a 17th century house.
M Womersleys was asked for advice about installing a tanking and flooring system that would work with…
Leeds Town Hall Investigations into the condition of the historic plasters in the former upper half of the Civil Court
M Womersleys were asked to help prepare a proposed plaster repair schedule for some of the former Civil…