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112 T H E B U I L D I N G C O N S E R VAT I O N D I R E C T O R Y 2 0 1 7 METALWORK continued Contact: Will Jones T: 07814 177424 E: will.jones@heritageprojectcontracts.com W: www.heritageprojectcontracts.com Investigations Conservation Contracting Special Projects Unit 1, Ainsdale Drive, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, SY1 3DL Tel: 01743 460035 ◾ ◾ GEORGE JAMES & SONS BLACKSMITHS 22 Cransley Hill, Broughton, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN14 1NB Tel/Fax 01536 790295 Email jamesblacksmiths@aol.com www.blacksmiths-shop.co.uk BLACKSMITHS : Established in 1841, George James & Sons Blacksmiths is a family run business set in a small village in Northamptonshire. It has a creative team of skilled blacksmiths with many years experience of producing specialist ironwork of a high quality using traditional skills and materials as well as modern working practices. The company has experience in working with both wrought and cast ironwork. Services offered include assessment and condition report writing for historic ironwork, planned programmes of maintenance, sympathetic restoration, conservation and contemporary commissions. Examples of recent commissions can be found on the company’s website. ◾ ◾ HERITAGE BLACKSMITH PARTNERSHIP Anvil Barn, Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 7JB Tel 07546 408460 Email alex@heritageblacksmith.com www.heritageblacksmith.com METALWORK : Heritage Blacksmith Partnership specialises in the conservation, restoration, repair and replication of heritage pieces in wrought iron, cast, steel and copper alloys. Experienced traditional blacksmiths, both partners are also trained in conservation theory and practice, one guest tutors at West Dean College on the conservation of ironwork. Contracts have included conservation projects for Historic Royal Palaces, National Trust, Cardigan Castle and some of the oldest 16th century large iron gates in the country, originally from Seville Cathedral. Familiar with specification and all aspects of co-ordinating complex projects, the partnership now has a specialist flame-cleaning and hand painting service, with dedicated clean workshops, specifically for traditional ironwork. ◾ ◾ HISTORIC METALWORK CONSERVATION COMPANY 22 Falcons Court, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF3 6BF Tel 07883 205704 Email peter.meehan@hm-cc.uk www.hm-cc.co.uk HISTORICMETALWORKCONSULTANTS : See also: display entry on this page. ◾ ◾ 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 provides 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. Tel: 07883 205704 • email: peter.meehan@hm-cc.uk www.hm-cc.co.uk Historic Metalwork Conservation Company Ltd “HMCC Limited provides conservation advice on everything from iron buoys to weathervanes.” Direct your enquiries to Peter Meehan ACR