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STRUCTURE & FABR I C :
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WOOD & GLASS
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CONSERVATION LTD
Award winning consultants and contractors specialising
in the conservation, restoration and transportation of
large and small scale historic structures and artefacts.
T. 01952 680 218 E.
Office and Specialist Workshops, Unit H2, Halesfield 19,
Telford, Shropshire TF7 4QT, United Kingdom
Contact: Will Jones
T: 07814 177424
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Investigations
Conservation
Contracting
Special Projects
Unit 1, Ainsdale Drive, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, SY1 3DL
Tel: 01743 460035
METALWORK continued
◾ ◾ GEORGE JAMES & SONS BLACKSMITHS
22 Cransley Hill, Broughton, Kettering,
Northamptonshire NN14 1NB
Tel/Fax 01536 790295
Email
BLACKSMITHS: George James & Sons is a family business with
considerable experience in the restoration of historic wrought and cast
ironwork. It was established in 1841 and is still working from the same
forge in Northamptonshire. The firm has a reputation for producing
specialist ironwork of a high quality using traditional skills and materials
and has successfully undertaken a wide range of unusual projects.
Examples of recent commissions and current projects are available
on the company’s website. Services offered include assessment and
condition report writing of historic ironwork, planned programmes of
maintenance, sympathetic restoration and conservation.
◾ ◾ HERITAGE BLACKSMITH PARTNERSHIP
Westport Ironworks, Foundry Road, Malmesbury,
Wiltshire SN16 0AW
Tel 07546 408460
Email
METALWORK: Heritage Blacksmith Partnership specialises in the
conservation, restoration, repair and replication of heritage pieces in
wrought iron, steel, brass, bronze and copper. Experienced blacksmiths,
both partners learned conservation techniques on the National Heritage
Ironwork Group Bursary. Contracts have included conservation
projects as diverse as the 19th century gates of Lacock Abbey, Cardigan
Castle and some large 16th century gates from Seville Cathedral.
The partnership also undertakes commissions, specialising in the
reinterpretation of old designs using original materials and techniques.
A specialist flame-cleaning and hand painting service specifically for
traditional ironwork, in-house and on site, is also offered.
◾ ◾ HISTORIC METALWORK CONSERVATION COMPANY
22 Falcons Court, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF3 6BF
Tel 07883 205704
Email
HISTORIC METALWORK CONSULTANTS: Historic Metalwork Conservation
Company (HMCC) was established to provide conservation advice to all
those charged with the care, management and preservation of historic
metalwork in all its various forms, but with a particular emphasis on
historic ironwork. HMCC can provide condition surveys, conservation
reports, project specifications, budget costings for conservation work,
and provide specialist conservation advice. The company was founded by
Peter Meehan ACR, a conservator with over 25 years experience working
in both the public and private heritage sector.
◾ ◾ J H PORTER & SON LTD
13 Cranleigh Mews, Cabul Road, London SW11 2QL
Tel 020 7978 5576 Fax 020 7924 7081
Email
BLACKSMITHS: After 60 years in Kensington J H Porter & Son moved
its forge to larger premises. The company manufactures, restores,
reproduces and repairs gates, railings, balustrades, balconies and
staircases, together with security grilles, antiques, indoor/outdoor
furniture etc. J H Porter & Son works to its own or to clients’ traditional
or modern designs. Commissions include work for antique restorers,
architects, artists, builders, churches, designers, English Heritage,
estate managers, the National Trust, photographers, shop-fitters and
the general public. The company’s team of blacksmiths generally works
within the London area and appreciates the importance of the quality
required to maintain London’s unique needs.