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Feb 16, 2024

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, 2024

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....

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...

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...