Paint analysis results and an assessment of the historic paint schemes used in parts of the interior at the Victoria Building…
The scope of the report was set out by the client’s architect, who has asked for a survey of existing…
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Carnforth Coke Ovens: An initial assessment of the works that could be carried out by volunteers to further the conservation…
M Womersleys have carried out an initial assessment of the works that could be carried out by volunteers…
Mortar analysis and suggested re-pointing mixes, and general advice on other works required before any repointing is undertaken…
We provided advice on how they should proceed to re-point Low Trenhouse Farmhouse in a hot lime mix …
An assessment of the historic paint samples and the storey they appear to tell
Built in 1811, Edale is one of the oldest Methodist Chapels still in regular use, inside its plain design…
Art Deco Lobby Repairs
We are pleased to work with other professionals and a great client to help conserve this Art Deco lobby…
Training for potential apprentices at Calverley Old Hall
It was a delight to work with young people who were interested in starting a building apprenticeship…
Continued advice for the Royal Masonic School Complex
M Womersleys continue to support Ornate Interiors in conserving the fine plasterwork in this fine mid…
Salts at Minster Yard York
M Womersleys were happy to advice the architects working for York Minster in how to deal with the failing…
Advice for Temple Newsam
Providing advice on repairing a ceiling structure at Temple Newsam House, Leeds
Providing Advice on Saving a Banking Hall Ceiling
Providing advice and analysis of why an early banking hall ceiling is failing
Surveying at Kedleston Training Centre
Surveying the main hall at Kedleston Training Centre, Derby
Emergency repairs to plaster cornice
Working with joiners to carry out emergency repairs to preserve historic plasterwork at the Elite Building…
Gillygate, Pontefract
Investigation into the condition of the historic ceiling plaster, including repetitive cast elements…
Preparing proposals to recreate a great early 17th century ceiling
Working up proposals to repair and recreate missing elements of a fine early 17th century vernacular…
Mortar and Paint analysis results and an assessment of the historic render and paint schemes used on the southern elevation…
It is known that the Custom House, now a grade II listed building, was designed by Decimus Burton and…
Hall in the Wood Bolton
Working with Ornate Interiors to prepare a suggested method for the inspection of the plasterwork and…
Roman Stucco in Liverpool
Advising upon which renders and mortars to use at The Urban Village, Liverpool, including the re-application…
The Abbeydale Picture Ho.: Investigations into the condition of the historic ceiling plasters
The Abbeydale Picture House on Abbeydale Road in Sheffield, opened on 20 December 1920, when it was …
The Elite Picture House
Surveying the plaster ceilings at the Elite Building, Nottingham and preparing an emergency schedule…
Lime Burning on Lamu Island
The remnants of Burning Coral Limestone, with Mangrove Wood, on Lamu Island, Kenya, and the recreation…
1950's Iconic Building in Addis Ababa
Just visiting the mapping institute in Addis Ababa, an Iconic late 1950s building. A friend is establishing…
Mark finishes his second year of PhD research
Mark has just finished his second year of PhD fieldwork at the Monasteries and churches around Lake …
Last day at the Lime Kiln
The last day recording, selectively rebuilding and consolidating the ruined Gradbach Lime Kiln. To celebrate…
Training for the Landmark Trust
It is a pleasure to support the landmark Trust in their efforts to teach historic building restoration…