Built to Deceive - English Brickwork in the Restoration and Georgian Eras

A collaboration between Georgian Brickwork and Terrence Lee Conservation, this one-day seminar examines the development and success of brickwork between 1660 and the end of the Georgian period in 1830.

By adopting a single philosophical approach, domestic buildings of all sizes reached new levels of standardisation. Yet for some in society, position and wealth projection was everything and therefore, clever deceits in brickwork found a receptive audience.

9.30am
Registration & Refreshments

9.45-10am
Welcome & Introductions
Fitted Rigging House Training Room

10am-12pm
Lecture by Terrence Lee of Terrence Lee Conservation
Fitted Rigging House Training Room
This lecture will examine the fundamental changes in domestic brick-built houses that occurred between 1660 and 1830. Through scrutiny of brickwork construction, styles, finishes and features Terrence will examine the Georgian love affair with facadism.
(Comfort break 10.45-11am)

12-12.45pm
Lunch & Tea/Coffee
Sandwich Lunch

12.45-1.45pm
Small Group Activities

Group 1: led by Terrence Lee
Discussion and demonstration of Tuck Pointing
Unit 6: Craft Workshop Area

Group 2: led by Charles Reilly of Georgian Brickwork
A guided walk within the Dockyard campus and discussion of brickwork repair and restoration
Meet outside Unit 6

1.45-2pm
Group Changeover & Comfort Break
Unit 6

2-3pm
Small Group Activities

Group 1: led by Charles Reilly of Georgian Brickwork
A guided walk within the Dockyard campus and discussion of brickwork repair and restoration
Meet outside Unit 6

Group 2: led by Terrence Lee
Discussion and demonstration of Tuck Pointing
Unit 6: Craft Workshop Area

3-3.45pm
Plenary: Q&A session
Fitted Rigging House Training Room