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Crenellated Arts specializes in illustration and digital interpretation services for the arts and heritage sectors in the UK, offering tailored solutions for building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts. Their mission is to preserve, celebrate, and reimagine the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the UK through innovative visual storytelling. By blending artistry with historical accuracy, the company supports projects that require engaging, detailed visuals to bring historic structures, sites, and narratives to life.
At the core of Crenellated Arts’ offerings are bespoke illustrations and reconstructions of historic buildings and environments. These creations range from detailed technical drawings and watercolour renderings to immersive digital reconstructions. With a deep understanding of architectural heritage and conservation principles, the company ensures that each illustration is both visually compelling and meticulously accurate. Their work often serves as a key resource for conservation reports, restoration projects, and public education campaigns.
In addition to static illustrations, Crenellated Arts provides digital interpretation services designed to enhance engagement with historic sites and narratives. Using cutting-edge tools such as 3D modeling, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), they create interactive experiences that allow users to explore reconstructed spaces or visualize changes over time. These tools are invaluable for museums, heritage sites, and educational programs, offering audiences a dynamic way to connect with history.
Crenellated Arts also supports private homeowners and enthusiasts by delivering customized illustrations and interpretive materials for historic homes and gardens. Whether documenting the restoration of a Georgian townhouse or illustrating the original layout of a medieval estate, the company helps clients understand and showcase the historical significance of their properties. These services include creating house histories, interpretive signage, and artistic renderings suitable for personal collections or public display.
Ultimately, Crenellated Arts serves as a bridge between the past and present, making history accessible and engaging for a wide range of audiences. Their work celebrates the UK’s architectural heritage while providing practical tools and resources for its preservation. With a commitment to artistry, authenticity, and innovation, Crenellated Arts stands out as a trusted partner for anyone passionate about understanding and preserving historic spaces.
The Centre for Building Conservation Studies (CBCS) is a UK-based institution dedicated to advancing the field of building conservation through comprehensive education and hands-on training. Established in 2019, CBCS aims to become a central hub for learning and discovery in building surveying and conservation. Their mission is to make conservation accessible to everyone by offering specialised courses and training sessions led by established experts, emphasizing practical experience and the application of the latest conservation philosophies and technologies.
CBCS offers a diverse range of courses tailored to various experience levels, from undergraduates and homeowners to industry professionals. Their programs include informative Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions and Level 6 Diplomas in Building Surveying and Building Conservation. These diplomas are designed to provide participants with the skills necessary to conduct surveys of residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, and industrial buildings, as well as to work in property development, heritage sectors, and construction projects. The curriculum covers a wide range of building ages, types, uses, and conditions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.
A distinctive feature of CBCS's programs is the inclusion of practical experience through site visits and hands-on tasks. Participants attend the Building Conservation Summer School and engage in international study trips to explore historic sites and contemporary conservation challenges. For instance, in 2025, the Building Surveying Diploma includes a trip to Copenhagen, while the Building Conservation Diploma offers a visit to Bucharest. These experiences are designed to provide real-world insights into the complexities of building conservation on a global scale.
CBCS is also developing a dedicated learning center in a Grade II Listed Building in Gosport, Hampshire. This former Royal Navy property is being transformed into a vibrant community space for heritage skills training, arts, and culture. The facility will offer training in various traditional building skills, including roofing, lime work, carpentry, oak framing, stone masonry, and straw bale construction. This initiative underscores CBCS's commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship and promoting sustainable conservation practices.
For building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts, CBCS provides an invaluable resource for gaining practical skills, professional qualifications, and a deeper understanding of historic building conservation. Their flexible approach, combining online learning, classroom instruction, and practical site visits, ensures accessibility and affordability. By fostering a passion for conservation and offering hands-on experience, CBCS equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to care for and preserve historic buildings effectively.
Triskele Heritage is a UK-based organization dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and celebration of historic buildings and landscapes. With a mission to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern conservation practices, Triskele Heritage provides tailored services that empower building conservation professionals, homeowners, and heritage enthusiasts. The company’s work reflects a profound respect for cultural heritage, emphasizing sustainable approaches that honor the authenticity and integrity of historic sites.
At the heart of Triskele Heritage’s mission is the belief that historic buildings are not just structures but living legacies that tell the story of communities, craftsmanship, and culture. The company offers a diverse range of services, including specialist consultancy, condition assessments, and bespoke conservation training. These services are designed to equip professionals and enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools needed to preserve historic structures while maintaining compliance with national heritage standards.
For building conservation professionals, Triskele Heritage provides expert guidance on project planning, materials selection, and traditional techniques. The company’s hands-on training workshops are particularly valued, offering opportunities to learn time-honored methods such as lime plastering, stone masonry, and timber conservation. These sessions not only enhance technical expertise but also foster a deeper appreciation of the skills required to maintain historic buildings.
Homeowners with historic properties benefit from Triskele Heritage’s personalized approach to conservation and restoration. Whether addressing specific issues such as damp management or guiding long-term maintenance planning, the team offers practical, sustainable solutions that respect the character and history of the home. Their advice is grounded in a thorough understanding of traditional building materials and methods, ensuring that interventions are both effective and sympathetic to the property’s heritage.
Triskele Heritage also serves as an invaluable resource for heritage enthusiasts, hosting lectures, community engagement programs, and curated site visits that bring the stories of historic buildings to life. Through these initiatives, the company aims to inspire a wider audience to value and engage with the UK’s rich architectural legacy. In everything they do, Triskele Heritage combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for heritage, making them a trusted partner for anyone invested in preserving the past.
The Victorian Society in the UK is a leading authority dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and design. Founded in 1958, its mission is to protect the rich architectural and cultural heritage from the 1837–1914 period, which saw some of the most innovative and iconic building styles in British history. By raising awareness of the historical and aesthetic significance of these structures, the Society plays a pivotal role in ensuring their survival for future generations.
For building conservation professionals, the Victorian Society offers an invaluable resource, providing expert advice and access to comprehensive research and case studies. Through its work with local authorities, heritage bodies, and property developers, the Society influences planning decisions, ensuring that listed buildings and conservation areas are safeguarded. Its publications, such as The Victorian magazine, and detailed reports on architectural conservation issues, are essential tools for professionals in the field.
Homeowners of Victorian and Edwardian properties benefit significantly from the Society's expertise. The organization provides guidance on sympathetic restoration and maintenance practices, ensuring that the architectural integrity and original features of these homes are preserved. Through workshops, seminars, and a network of specialist contacts, the Society empowers owners to make informed decisions about their properties while enhancing their understanding of their historical value.
Enthusiasts of Victorian and Edwardian design can engage with the Society’s vibrant program of events and activities. These include guided tours, lectures by leading historians, and exclusive access to buildings of interest. The Society’s advocacy campaigns also provide opportunities for individuals to actively contribute to the preservation of endangered sites. Membership offers enthusiasts a deeper connection to the rich history of this period, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for architectural heritage.
The Victorian Society is more than just a conservation body; it is a movement that celebrates the beauty and significance of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. By combining advocacy, education, and expert advice, it provides a comprehensive platform for conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts alike. Through its tireless efforts, the Society ensures that the architectural treasures of the 19th and early 20th centuries remain a source of inspiration and pride for all.
AABC is an independent accreditation body established in 1999 for and by skilled conservation architects. The primary purpose of the AABC Register is to protect the historic built environment from damaging interventions devised by people not skilled in historic building conservation and adaptation. It does so by publishing, for the benefit of clients, a register of architects whose work and skills in building conservation have been established by peer assessment moderated by a lay assessor representing the client.
There are no charges for clients to use the Register. The scheme is self financing – all successful applicants pay an initial and annual registration fee which covers the costs of a part-time Administrator, the website, and the administration of the assessment processes. The AABC Register is not subsidised by commercial or professional organisational sponsorship.
With well over 400 building conservation accredited architects on the AABC Register, our open access website is designed to assist you to locate and engage an architect whose experience in building conservation and adaptation is assured by a rigorous assessment process.
This is based on the individual’s on-site experience, and is assessed by a volunteer team of two AABC registered architects and one conservation conscious non-architect, usually from a client background. The lay assessor focuses on the applicants’ client-friendly aspect, especially their ability to communicate clearly, concisely and comprehensively to a non-architect.
To achieve successful AABC Registration, architects submit details of 5 examples of their work completed within the last 5 years, illustrating their professional expertise and demonstrating their experience of building conservation and adaptation. The opportunity is also provided for applicants to demonstrate their insights, understanding and application of the building conservation principles codified by the International Council On Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). All AABC registered architects are re-assessed every 5 years.
There are two categories of AABC Registered architect to distinguish between architects accredited as “hands on” designers and deliverers of building conservation and adaptation -and those who act in a “hands off” capacity such as in a consultative, educational or advisory role. The latter are distinguished by the initials CA - Consultant Architect.
In the selection of an architect for a particular commission it is always important to have met the individual, know more about their experiences with similar projects, resources, personal qualities, managerial skills and reputation. It is normal for them to provide details of their practice and projects or assignments carried out and for a potential client to see the latter and make appropriate enquiries.
Full details of the AABC Register’s processes, procedures, application forms and advice to applicants – including key competences and the ICOMOS core conservation principles - are accessible to all on the website.
AABC also operates a Mentor scheme which offers a structured programme of mentoring and guidance to younger architects who wish to become accredited.
Our sash window company was formed in 1992 and we began doing exactly as our name suggests. We provide solutions to common problems such as rattles, draughts, broken cords and poor security for period sash windows throughout London.
Sash windows in London from award winning Refurb-a-Sash Ltd, a local specialist London sash window company who provide replacements and refurbishments for single and double glazed windows. Refurb-a-Sash Ltd are Certass accredited and have been providing timber sash window repairs and installations in West London and local areas for 30 years. Our comprehensive repair and replacement services include traditional wooden / timber sash windows, casement windows and French doors.
London Sash Window Company ShowroomWe cover most local areas including all of South West and West London (plus parts of Surrey and Middlesex – so do ask) and offer expert services for …
– Installation of new sash windows and draught / sound proofing of existing timber windows.
– Full or part replacement sash windows (traditional and modern)
– Original box sash window replacements or repairs.
– Noise reduction / soundproof windows with acoustic glass & the best advice for listed building owners.
Our modern single and double glazed sash windows, casement windows and french doors are manufactured in London by our expert, fully trained and experienced team of craftsmen. We faithfully replicate original features using traditional joinery methods with all selected timber being preservative treated and hand prepared, and the wooden window frames are then spray paint finished. With plenty of five star reviews and testimonials, we truly are one of the best sash window companies in London.
Red River Archaeology Ltd, a new UK registered company commenced operations in March 2019. Where possible, existing contracts have been novated or sub-contracted from Rubicon Heritage Services Ltd to Red River Archaeology Ltd. The new company is under the directorship of Mark Collard, Dave Gilbert and Claire Shepherd and our UK based staff have moved over to the new UK company. So, business as usual with a new name and logo!
Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Red River Archaeology Group Ltd which is an Irish Registered Company. Red River Archaeology Group Ltd will provide overall strategic direction and other core services to the operating companies in the UK and Ireland.
Rectories, parsonages and other clergy dwellings are a unique feature of the ecclesiastical history of the British Isles, and many are of exceptional architectural importance. The society aims to encourage wider appreciation of their cultural importance through events and publications, and by compiling a database to record information on these buildings
AIMS
To encourage the wider appreciation of the cultural importance of rectories, vicarages and parsonages.
To build up a database of information, photographs and, in time, to become a national inventory.
To publish material on the cultural contribution of these buildings and to maintain a website for public access to such material.
For Members:
AGM with an annual lecture. Past speakers have included: Sir Tom Stoppard, Edmund de Waal, Lord King and P D James.
Regular visits to past and present clergy dwellings and the churches they serve.
A newsletter three times a year with articles of historical, architectural and literary interest.
A local member network to exchange knowledge and advice about the care of these buildings.
Our highly skilled, experienced, and qualified team specialises in the conservation and repair of historic and listed buildings, churches, ancient sites and ruins. Acting as Principal Contractor or as a specialist sub-contractor, Recclesia works across the UK and internationally on specialist projects with leading conservation architects, conservation organisations, leading contractors, museums, and historic building owners.
Ramps fully comply with DDA regulations, British standards, and Building Regulations Documents M and K. Plus, they are crafted from fire-resistant steel.
Our installations are adaptable and tailored to the unique requirements of each project. We try to coordinate our work with a building's operating hours to minimise disruptions. Our dedicated team of installers usually completes the system within a few days.
Request a quick quote or email sales@rapidramp.co.uk with the full project address, drawings, photos and contact details.
150 years later, there has been significant change, and we are experiencing the Electronic Revolution. These changes seemed to be outmoding the railways at first, but now the demand for rail transport has begun to swell again. High speed city to city passenger use is now higher than the levels of the ‘golden years’ of the railways, and the energy efficient nature of rail encourages the belief that the relevance of railways will continue to grow in the future. During those 150 years there has been much change, and some of the important and iconic items from the past have been allowed to disappear.
However, in 1985 British Rail set up the Railway Heritage Trust as an independent company, to assist the operational railway in its preservation and upkeep of listed buildings and structures, and to facilitate the transfer of non-operational premises and structures to outside bodies willing to undertake their preservation. This was so that valuable railway items could remain with us and be looked after, both when they are still in use and when change has removed their operational utility.
Upon the privatisation of the railways, the Railway Heritage Trust was maintained, and Network Rail and the Highways England (Historical Railways Estate) now sponsor the work it does. The job of safeguarding the assets, passed down to us all those years ago, is carried out with enthusiasm by the Trust, working with individuals, main line and heritage railways, conservation bodies, local and central government, and anyone else involved in the job of keeping past, present and future in harmony.
On this web site you will find details about how the Trust works, who its Directors and Officers are, what is in and out of scope for the Trust and how to apply for a grant from it. You can also find the most recent Annual Reports, which show the projects the Railway Heritage Trust has most recently undertaken and give its financial results; finally there are the answers to some frequently asked questions about the Trust.
Established in 1933, our practice has invaluable experience within a diverse range of sectors and project types, including bespoke residential dwellings for private clients, large residential schemes for developer clients, educational facilities, commercial developments and civic developments. The practice also has a trusted and award-winning reputation in building conservation. Overall, we currently cater to a variety of client’s in London, Southampton, Winchester, Hampshire and surrounding areas.
We are ideally situated to offer our scaffolding services to the following areas: Essex, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Kent and Suffolk.
We take Health & Safety very seriously at RPF and each contract regardless of its size generates a full Method Statement and Risk Assessment for our Staff to adhere to.
We are active members of the National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), the only recognized, regulated and audited trade organization for the scaffolding industry. More and more Clients and Contractors are specifying only NASC member scaffolding companies for their sites.
Since being established in 1992 by husband and wife team Rob and Eunice Moule, the company is proud to have earned and maintained recognition and awards by established industry groups.
Our constant aim and endeavour is to ensure that all clients are given the best service and standard of work at all times. Our depth of knowledge and expertise ensure that this is always the case, whatever our client's requirements or limitations.
Specialist trades are carried out by our tried and tested contractors who are organised and overseen by either Rob Moule or one of our qualified site foremen. Our team of experienced builders, tradesmen and contractors are proven to be reliable and trustworthy, and all hold the relevant Trade Certifications and Insurances. Our vision is simple. RM Builders will master your every building requirement.
Conserving and revitalizing the historic environment - We take an informed and rigorous approach to understanding the historic environment and assessing its capacity for change, listen to our clients, work creatively with architects and other professions and strive to achieve excellent results.
As well as advising on development proposals and acting as expert witness at appeals, we undertake historic environment research, advise on urban design, landscape issues, historic parks and gardens and can provide a full complement of services to local authorities.
Over the last 30 years QEST has awarded £5million to over 600 individuals working across the UK in 130 different craft disciplines. From guitar making to printmaking; thatching to enamelling, we embrace craft in all its many forms and are proud to contribute towards its evolving tradition. QEST funding has provided an essential turning point for many of our alumni, and we continue to support them throughout their career, offering opportunities for exhibitions, collaborations and commissions through our extensive craft network.
QEST was founded by the Royal Warrant Holders Association in 1990 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Association and the 90th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. In 2017 HRH The Prince of Wales became our Patron, with Vice-Patrons the Earl of Snowdon and the Marquess of Salisbury.
We work to the highest standards within our client’s aspirations and budgets. This is the most satisfying and rewarding way of working. It is because the places on which we work matter so much that they demand design and intervention that does not compromise what has come before. Working like this requires resilience, energy and creativity to make the most of the opportunities we are given.
The PGG organises national and regional meetings throughout the year, in all parts of the country, for members and their guests. Meetings are informal gatherings of between 20 and 100 members; the object of the day is not only to look round the garden or gardens hosting the meeting but also to meet other members, to exchange views, ideas, information and plants. View diary of forthcoming events.
The society aims to promote: professional contact, communication and co-operation between gardeners; better maintenance and management of gardens and designed landscapes; exchange of ideas and information on all aspects of professional gardening; training; and gardening as a profession.
Proctor's Cleaning Services are a Torc and Doff approved contractor and works closely with Stonehealth Ltd and its products. The doff machine cleans with high temperatures and low pressure, therefore it doesn’t damage the surface it is cleaning. The Torc system is a complete stone cleaning system which features a modulised nozzle to create a gentle swirling vortex using low volumes of water, fine inert granulate and air to produce a sensitive and efficient method of cleaning masonry.
The company’s specialist equipment can clean up to 20 metres from the safety of the floor, therefore avoiding the extra costs of access equipment.
Proctor's Cleaning Services are based in Grantham Lincolnshire but will travel all over the country due to the company specifying in Grade listed buildings and monuments. All the company’s staff are fully trained, fully insured and are committed to each individual contract.
In addition to our estate agency services Pritchard & Company can also provide expertise in managing all aspects of building projects. If you are considering the purchase of a property in need of renovation, extension, conversion or purchasing a plot to develop, our consultant project managers Tim Williams and Timothy Tose can offer a highly personal service tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Tim Williams - Tim has been working in the building industry for over 35 years principally managing his own building company and specialises in overseeing alterations, renovations and maintenance of Listed and period residential properties. Projects varied from minor repairs to contracts in excess of £1,000,000, spanning the North Cotswolds, South Warwickshire and South Worcestershire, and involved the use of artisan trades and the finest materials.
Timothy Tose - Timothy qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1991 and has been working as Consultant Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor for over 33 years on projects all over the UK. His experience covers the new build, refurbishment and maintenance of pubs, hotels, restaurants, offices and houses. He has refurbished many traditional pubs, hotels and houses in the West Midlands and the Cotswolds, including his own Grade II Listed Cotswold house. His expertise is managing the cost of projects and supervising the building works.
Benefits of a Construction Project Manager:
- To plan and supervise your construction/building project from start to finish, making the process easier and more enjoyable for the client while still allowing them control
- To organise and oversee construction procedures
- To ensure the project is completed in a timely and efficient manner
- To ensure the project does not exceed budget
On appointment we will operate as the client’s representative, not as part of the consultants team (architect, structural engineer, interior designer, landscape architect etc). We will have authority to issue instructions and review progress (representing the client) while still allowing the consultants team direct access to the client.