The work to the grade one listed seventeenth century Hall described by Pepys as ‘….a new old fashioned hall’ included a new limecrete floor internally with a marble finish inspired by engravings within the Library’s collection, redecoration and repairs to the bookcases, stone cleaning of the magnificent frieze and cornice and extensive repairs to the parapets, cornice and finials with a mason and two apprentices on site throughout the work.

New lead gutters were provided. Energy efficient lighting and a conservation underfloor heating system maintains a steady RH suitable for the Library’s internationally important books, controlled by multiple sensors and computer monitoring. We led the design team, acted as contract administrator and led visits to site by staff and other groups. Shortlisted for the RICS award 2016 and featured in Church Building and Heritage Review March/April 2016, Lambeth Palace Library Annual Review 2016.

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The quinquennial inspection noted issues with continuing decay to brickwork and open joints to the mid fifteenth century towers commonly called ‘Lollards Tower’.

The repair work to the grade 1 listed structure will replace decayed bricks and rebuild leaning parapets and undertake extensive lime mortar repointing as well as renewing roof finishes to include insulation.

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The work to the grade one listed seventeenth century Hall described by Pepys as ‘….a new old fashioned hall’ included a new limecrete floor internally with a marble finish inspired by engravings within the Library’s collection, redecoration and repairs to the bookcases, stone cleaning of the magnificent frieze and cornice and extensive repairs to the parapets, cornice and finials with a mason and two apprentices on site throughout the work.

New lead gutters were provided. Energy efficient lighting and a conservation underfloor heating system maintains a steady RH suitable for the Library’s internationally important books, controlled by multiple sensors and computer monitoring. We led the design team, acted as contract administrator and led visits to site by staff and other groups. Shortlisted for the RICS award 2016 and featured in Church Building and Heritage Review March/April 2016, Lambeth Palace Library Annual Review 2016.

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The landmark two tier lantern to the magnificent grade one listed Great Hall was re-leaded, glazing repaired and the weathervane repaired. The works included paint analysis internally and externally.

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The clock pavilion was part of the mediaeval church having been added in 1671, but it was relocated to Regent’s Park when the site was redeveloped and a new church built in the 1830’s.

In 1935 Lord Rothermere returned the pavilion to the church. The figures may represent Gog and Magog strike the bells with their clubs. The grade 1 listed pavilion has been repaired, provided with a new copper roof, redecorated, the leopard pelts re-gilded and the clock face has been painted and gilded.

The project was featured in Church Building in November/December 2017.

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The decay to the 1690’s timber belfry and corrosion of key twentieth century steel beams put the Tower at serious risk. The project was very challenging due to the restricted working area in the belfry, made worse by the temporary props to support over 16 tonnes of structure.

Extensive timber repairs with scarfing-in of new timbers and new oak wall plates plus new steelwork was undertaken, also the re-leading of the dome and new lead commemorative rainwater hoppers and downpipes. The Golden Barque weathervane was gilded and the clock face decorated. Tours of the site work for members of the congregation, community and Chapter members.

Shortlisted for an RICS award 2017 and featured in Church Building and Heritage Review July/August 2017, Friends of Portsmouth Cathedral yearbook 2016, Friends of Old Portsmouth 2016.

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The work involved removal of extensive cement pointing and careful identification of decayed stonework to the 12th century Chapel of St Thomas, including the repointing and repair of the south aisle.

The project required agreement with Cathedral Fabric Commission for England, the undertaking of mortar analysis, mortar biscuit and pointing samples and the selection of stones for the repair work. The chancel project included repair to the stained glass lancet centre window.

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