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125 C AT H E D R A L COMMU N C I AT I O N S C E L E B R AT I N G T W E N T Y F I V E Y E A R S O F T H E B U I L D I N G CO N S E R VAT I O N D I R E C TO R Y 1 9 9 3 – 2 0 1 8 METAL, WOOD & GLASS 3.3 ◾ ◾ HISTORIC METALWORK CONSERVATION COMPANY LTD 39 Hunters Gate, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6BW Tel 07883 205704 Email peter.meehan@hm-cc.uk www.hm-cc.co.uk HISTORIC METALWORK CONSULTANTS : See also: display entry in this section, page 124. ◾ ◾ J H PORTER & SON LTD 13 Cranleigh Mews, Cabul Road, London SW11 2QL Tel 020 7978 5576 Email info@jhporter.co.uk www.jhporter.co.uk 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 work within the London area and appreciate the importance of the quality required to maintain London’s unique needs. ◾ ◾ MARSH BROTHERS ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD PO Box 3, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LT Tel 01629 636532 Fax 01629 636003 Email info@marshbrothers.co.uk www.marshbrothers.co.uk STRUCTURAL AND DECORATIVE CAST IRON : Marsh Brothers provides a specialist service to restore decorative and structural cast iron components. The work undertaken includes staircases, railings, gates, windows and cast iron roof structures for lantern and atrium roofs. Also, restoration and repair of cast iron bridge parapets, facades and arch castings. Marsh Brothers offers a bespoke supply and design service to restore and manufacture identical replacement parts where loss or damage has occurred. The company covers all areas of the UK and principal customers include county councils, Crown Estates and major civil contractors. ◾ ◾ RECCLESIA LTD Unit 3 St Ives Way, Sandycroft, Chester CH5 2QS Tel 01244 906002 Fax 01244 906003 Email admin@recclesia.com www.recclesia.com METALWORK : See also: profile entries in Stone, page 106 and Building Contractors, page 68 and Recclesia Stained Glass profile entry in Decorative & Stained Glass, page 119. ◾ ◾ RICHARD ROGERS CONSERVATION LTD Unit 2, Mole Business Park, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7BA Tel 01372 388222 Email richard@rrconservation.co.uk www.rrconservation.co.uk CONSERVATION OF METALWORK AND FINE ART OBJECTS : See also: profile entry in Fine Art Conservators, page 160 . ◾ ◾ RUPERT HARRIS CONSERVATION LTD Studio 5, No 1 Fawe Street, London E14 6PD Tel 020 7515 2020 Fax 020 7987 7994 Email mail@rupertharris.com www.rupertharris.com CONSERVATORS OF FINE METALWORK, HISTORIC AND MODERN SCULPTURE : In bronze, lead, zinc, electrotype, iron and contemporary materials; also replication, maintenance and consultancy. Advisor to the National Trust since 1982. Other clients include English Heritage, the Royal Collection, city councils, major museums, art galleries, architects and private collectors. Accredited Member of Icon. See also: display entry in Sculpture, page 98. ◾ ◾ SHEPLEY ENGINEERS LIMITED Unit 19, Chambers Way, Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield S35 2PH Tel 0114 296 5665 Email engineers@shepley.vhe.co.uk www.shepleyengineers.co.uk HISTORICAL METALWORK RESTORERS AND CONSERVATORS : Shepley Engineers has been responsible for engineering faithful and innovative solutions for many major architectural restoration projects. The company offers a comprehensive range of services acting as consultant, designer, contractor or as principal contractor depending on the size and specific requirements of the scheme. Major projects completed or in progress include: Smithfield Market, London; The Curvilinear Range at the Botanical Gardens, Dublin; The Palm House at Sefton Park, Liverpool; The Paxton Pavilions, Sheffield Botanical Gardens; The Palm House, Botanical Gardens, Dublin, St Pancras Station, London; Kibble Palace, Glasgow; Westminster Palace; Wentworth Castle Conservatory; and the Iron Gasholders at Kings Cross. See also: display entry on this page. ◾ ◾ TOPP & CO Unit 5, The Airfield Industrial Estate, Tholthorpe, York YO61 1ST Tel 01347 833173 Fax 01347 838137 Email enquiry@toppandco.com www.toppandco.com METALWORK : Topp & Co cares for the fine metalwork at some of the world’s most architecturally sensitive sites and, as a leading authority in the craft of blacksmithing, thrives on the challenges set by the heritage sector. The company’s relationships with leading architects, specialist contractors and conservation experts are central to its ability to deliver work to the highest standards. Services offered by the company include: restoration; bespoke and replica work; consultancy and specification; work in ferrous and nonferrous metals. Supplier of genuine wrought iron and specialist sections. Established for 30 years, Topp & Co’s clients include: St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Chatsworth and local authorities. METALWORK continued Metalwork Specialists Restoring & Conserving Our Heritage Unit 19, Chambers Way, Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield S35 2PH Tel: 0114 296 5655 Email: engineers@shepley.vhe.co.uk www.shepleyengineers.co.uk