Gruesome Greens and Poisonous Petals: Scary Secrets of Wallpaper in the Victorian Home
When it comes to buildings there’s nothing that quite says Halloween like the haunted house.
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Feb 16
Uncovering Medieval Recycling: A Spolia Case Study at Wells Cathedral
Article credit: Sonia Harvey (ArchiWest) The reuse of salvaged building materials is a subject well known to building archaeologists and...
Jan 5
New Years Resolutions
Christmas is a time of year where we often make plans to host extended family and friends to enjoy the festive season with loved ones....
Oct 31, 2023
Witches, Carpenters & Masons
With Halloween season upon us and pumpkin picking well under way, a wander around your local heritage site, church or historic building...
Feb 28, 2023
Uncovering the Roman recipe for self-repairing concrete
The magnificent Pantheon in Rome stands defiant after 2,000 years of being built and is one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman...
Jan 9, 2023
Extending a Listed Building
Historic houses are an important part of the cultural and architectural heritage of the UK. They often hold a special place in the hearts...
Mar 4, 2022
Insulating Period Windows
A staggering 38% of British homes were built prior to World War II, with well over 9 million homes built before 1900. With the average...
Dec 20, 2021
Fired up for Christmas - the evolution of the fireplace
Whatever method of heating you chose for your home, as the winter draws in, it is impossible to ignore the lure of a real fire. The...
Oct 27, 2021
Witches, Carpenters & Masons – what’s in a mark?
As the Halloween season is now upon us with pumpkin knives being frantically sharpened, a wander around your local heritage site, church...
Sep 14, 2021
Lime Plaster – a quick guide for building owners
From the simplest of shelters to the grandest of palaces it's natural to endeavour to protect one's home, both inside and out, with...
Jun 3, 2021
Inspiration Through Design: Somerset Architectural Practice
- our design process As experienced designers, we recognise that every project has its own unique requirements and we adapt our service...
Apr 22, 2021
Balancing Heritage with Sustainability: World earth day
We are BIG advocates for making better use of what we have. A recent article by Historic England is very appropriate for World earth day;...
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