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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.
Our proven track record in delivering high quality results for clients allows us to advise on how you can get the most out today’s advanced and traditional designs, materials, and technologies.
Our end-to-end building solutions allows us to work closely with our clients to deliver a project on time, on budget, as easy as possible. Communication is vitally important so we will keep you updated throughout – that’s our promise.
I have been conducting family, house and local history research on a full time professional basis since 1992, setting up my own research company in 1997, and am a full member of Association of Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (AGRA), the foremost accrediting body in the UK. I began my research career by working at Norfolk Record Office for six years. During this time I conducted research on a daily basis on behalf of those who could not visit in person, and assisted visitors with their own research projects. While working at the record office I also transcribed and indexed numerous documents dating from the sixteenth century onwards, including poor law settlement examinations, probate records, coroners’ inquests and quarter sessions court papers.
As well as a wide range of private clients from across the world, I have assisted several authors, academics, journalists and television producers with their background research. These include the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, and I appeared on the Mary Berry episode in 2014 and the Jonnie Peacock episode in 2018. In addition to this have been featured widely in local press, national family history magazines and blogs, and appeared on various local radio shows as an expert and educator in the field. Other organisations I have worked for include local architects, property developers, marketing companies, solicitors, hotels and pubs; the heritage sector; the New England Historic Genealogical Society in America; Customised Heritage Tours in Australia and national newspapers.
As a qualified teacher of adults, I have given talks and run courses and workshops on family history and house history research at all levels from beginners to post-graduate locally, nationally and online. These include at Bury St. Edmunds Record Office, The Genealogy Show at the NEC, the Family Tree Live show; the Who Do You Think You Are? Live show; The Family History Shows; the Society of Genealogists; Adult Education services; a two year post-graduate course at the University of East Anglia; Heritage Open Days; the National Writers’ Centre; the National Centre for Writing; the Families in British India Society (FIBIS); the Guild of One Name Studies, the Society for One Place Studies; the National Trust; Deepings Literary Festival and numerous family and local history societies, museums and libraries.
I played a key role in developing the genealogy certificate programme offered by an online course provider, and taught for them for ten years. Many of my courses are attended by librarians, record office staff and people aiming to set up as professional researchers. In the past I also taught adults on Access, A Level, GCSE and NVQ courses in history and humanities related subjects through the Adult Education and HM Prison Services. Whilst working for the latter I received Home Office security clearance. I have also been a visiting lecturer on archival research for the MA in Biography and Creative Non Fiction at UEA.
I am the author of several research guides, biographies and local histories: ‘Tracing Your Ancestors: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk’, ‘Tracing Your House History’ and ‘Writing Your Family History are all published by Pen and Sword Books. Another guide on ‘Tracing Your Tudor and Stuart Ancestors’ and a local history on ‘Struggle and Suffrage in Norwich’ are in progress for the same publishers.
My biography of the fascinating and overlooked hero of the English Civil Wars, Vice-Admiral Sir John Lawson is entitled ‘Lawson Lies Still in the Thames’. This was published by Amberley Publishing, and I have a contract with them for another biography of two sisters called ‘The Huguenot Daughters’. My local history ‘I Therefore Post Him as a Coward’ about a scandal in a north Norfolk village in 1836 was published by Poppyland Publishing, and I am working on some new projects for their booklet series.
The Foundation’s underlying principles are key to the approval of its donations and the outcomes that are expected from them. Although small donations with little or no oversight can be impactful, the Foundation opts for a different approach.
This strategy welcomes initiatives that promise long-term sustainability, maximal financial impact and measurable social outcomes. Drawing on the commercial acumen and subject expertise of the team, successful applicants can expect a minimum investment of £1.5m and close cooperation with the Foundation over a number of years.
His publications include Design Champion (2019), Decorating Parliament (2017), The Amateur Artist: Sketching the English Country House (2016) and, as editor, Design Quality and the Private Finance Initiative (1997) and The Design Education of Engineers (1996).
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The Alliance is a not for profit organisation that relies entirely on donations from campaign supporters and the voluntary efforts of activists.
Through its Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site campaign, the Alliance is concentrating its efforts on opposing the proposal for dualling the A303 including a short tunnel across Stonehenge WHS announced in December 2014, which would result in serious damage to the WHS landscape. This action includes our petitions to the Secretaries of State for Transport and Culture which continue to attract supporters from the UK and around the world.
The Stonehenge Alliance supported the Save Stonehenge WHS Ltd legal challenge to the road scheme and will continue to do so if necessary.
We raise awareness of the likelihood of Stonehenge’s loss of World Heritage Site status and its wider impact should UNESCO’s advice continue to be ignored.
We have:
Hon Sec Dr Kate Fielden at National Trust AGM in 2017
- lobbied government at all levels and all relevant departments,
- held challenging dialogue with Highways England, the promoters of the road scheme,
- collaborated with over 90 members of the National Trust who object to the scheme,
- engaged with campaign supporters from over 100 countries, represent all walks of life and backgrounds, hold a variety of beliefs or none and yet are united by the spirit of the World Heritage Site, and
- supported and helped to raise funds for Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site Ltd’s successful legal challenge to the Transport Secretary’s decision to grant a Development Consent Order for the road scheme in November 2020.
Together, our supporters and Alliance partners express the truth about the World Heritage Site’s Outstanding Universal Value.
We believe that these actions are effective and have caused government to be concerned about our wide reach.
After completion of training in classical archaeology and art conservation in 1992, she worked in Rome (at ICCROM – the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage) and the UK (National Museums of Scotland in Edinburgh and Bournemouth University).
Her work experience covers the range of architectural periods from classical Greek and Roman to medieval monuments and buildings of the twentieth century. Project experience encompasses major redevelopment schemes, including St Pancras and Kings Cross Stations, and input at various stages from planning and procurement to execution of remedial work to heritage fabric.
Hot mixed air lime mortars, with or without small volumes of pozzolanic addition, were the ubiquitous lime mortar of traditional construction around the world, only falling from general use as the 20thC wore on, when the use of Portland cement or hybrid Portland cement and industrially produced dry hydrated air lime mortars displaced them from most building sites. This shift coincided with the growing disempowerment of masons and other crafts in the industry. Previously, mortar design had been the domain of the craftsmen, and wherever they were in the world, they chose to use hot mixed air lime mortars.
These mortars were the most economically made; they were quickly and efficiently prepared (by a variety of simple methods) and delivered mortars of eminent workability and usefulness. They enjoyed unparalleled water retentivity and excellent bond, and displayed maximum cohesiveness and adhesiveness.
All of these properties were shared with traditional earth-lime mortars, a mortar of similar ubiquity, which had dominated masonry construction throughout Europe and the Middle East before the 18thC and which were still commonly used for bedding mortars and base-coat plasters across the Americas even into the 20thC. Hot mixed lime and traditionally slaked lime putties were always used in conjunction with these.
Hot mixed air lime mortars, with suitable pozzolanic addition according to purpose, are eminently breathable – they have a vapour permeability more than twice that of a typical NHL mortar; they are much more effectively porous than other mortars and keep building fabric dry. They are durable and frost resilient in a properly detailed traditional building and are easy to prepare and deploy.
Hot mixed lime mortars are truly like-for-like and are compatible with all traditional fabric in ways that modern Natural Hydraulic Lime simply is not. Natural Hydraulic Limes were not much used for building in the air before the later 19thC – they were used, if at all, for water and underground works and for concretes. They were not available in North America unless imported from Europe, although natural cement was produced and was used for similarly wet situations, or as a gauge to otherwise hot mixed mortars in thick-walled military construction during the 19thC.
With Launchpadd you will get the totally dedicated and focused service of a highly experienced Partner level architect for much less than you would pay one of the mainstream consultancies or frameworks to provide the same service.
Nick Allen is a Chartered Architect and Registered RIBA Client Advisor who founded Metz architects in 1996 and ran the practice for 20 years designing and delivering many of the buildings here. Nick is now a private consultant and the driving force behind Launchpadd.
- enables all those interested in London’s history to find what they’re looking for quickly and in one place
- provides a hub for the many dozens of disparate institutions and societies and thousands of individuals, all of whom have a common interest
- supports conservation and historical research
- encourages both amateur and professional historians to meet and make new friends with like-minded enthusiasts
Belonging to London Historians is very much a shared experience. We can only be as strong as our membership. We hope you’ll join us for what we’d like to make a perpetual adventure, exploring the history of our amazing city.
The director of London Historians is Mike Paterson, who abandoned his career in the software industry to set up and run London Historians. Mike is a BA(Hons) history graduate from Royal Holloway, University of London, class of ’93. “I am grateful to many Londoners – long-standing and brand new friends alike – who have all chipped in with ideas, work and encouragement to get this off the ground. As our membership grows, I’m certain that that London Historians will be much greater than the sum of its parts. Just through doing the research to set up our web site, I’ve become hugely more knowledgeable about London’s history than I ever was. But what I look forward to the most is making new friends who share my curiosity about our city’s past. It’s a never-ending process.”
- 40+ Years Experience
- General and building surveying, planning and legal work
- Vast industry knowledge
- Experience on a wide range of property types and periods
- Targeted Training
- Coaching, Training, and/or Mentoring tailored to suit you
All brickwork repairs are undertaken with a sympathetic & professional approach. Work is completed to the highest standard of workmanship whilst following the over-riding conservation principle of minimum intervention to maintain the integrity of the original building. Their attention to detail and their skilled workmanship ensures that clients’ homes have a new lease of life and will continue to stand the test of time in the 21st Century.
From humble beginnings such as making staircases, wooden windows and doors, we started to diversify into commercial projects such as designing and crafting shop fronts and sign panels.
Our joinery work ‘back catalogue’ reflects the diversity of both our skills and our client base.
- Large and small houses (interior joinery & exterior joinery)
- Shops
- Pubs
- Churches
We also specialise in the manufacture of bespoke made to measure products including gates, railings and security grilles, and the manufacture and supply of cast iron and cast aluminium gratings, balusters and engineered castings. The range is wide and varied. We will build for you whatever you want, whenever, for installation wherever. We’re contributing to inspirational renovations, innovative refits and exclusive new builds.
Being a truly British manufacturer, we have total control over the quality of the castings, as we own our own non-ferrous foundry and with our full pattern making facilities are able to take on commissioned design work. From raw materials to finished product all our staircase, balconies, railings, gates and security grilles are manufactured here in the UK.
Where it all began…
The story goes back to a man who wanted a spiral staircase for a barn conversion. He could not find anything on the market that was right, so he designed it himself and had it made up at a local foundry.
It was an excellent piece of work. When others saw it, they wanted one for themselves, and before too long Richard Harding had the vision and drive to turn these one off projects into a thriving business – Cottage Craft Spirals.
To meet the specific demands of a core market Richard went on to found Tilleys London Castings, supplying London style cast stairs, railings and gates, as well as carrying out bespoke restorations of stair balustrades from a showroom in London.
Milton Aluminium Castings, a foundry in the West Midlands, was acquired in 2009. This ensured that the products would continue to be British made and quality controlled from start to finish.
In 2014 Richard drew together these three trading divisions of Harding Sales Ltd to create one new all-encompassing brand known as ‘British Spirals & Castings’. Truly a family business, Richard’s son Ben now work as part of the management team.
We are proud to be the largest manufacturer of bespoke cast spiral, straight and balconies in Europe. We offer the largest range of designs and diameters ensuring that we can provide a solution to meet your requirements. As evidence of our commitment to ensuring that our products are of the highest quality, we have been awarded CE accreditation, under European Legislation, which provides assurance to the client that our manufacturing process is to the highest standards. Very few manufacturers in our industry have achieved this accreditation. View the CE FCP Certificate and CE Welding Certificate.
Sustainability
Protecting the environment is important to us in our work. The aluminium we use when making cast spiral stairs is recycled and refined to British Standards specifications and all our wooden staircases are made using sustainable, kiln dried timbers. For every set of timber stairs that we build, we plant five new trees on the family farm.
The Team
British Spirals & Castings continues as a family run business, and has a dedicated team of 19 staff over 3 sites; with a range of skills and experience that cannot be rivalled. Many of our staff have been with us since leaving school and British Spirals and Castings run an apprentice programme to help support local employment and work closely with local community schools in providing invaluable work experience.
With a CE accreditation under European legislation and our fantastic specialists who also offer advice on Building Regulations, design ideas and layout services, we are the market leaders in the industry.
Expertise
You can rely on our specialist advice relating to all aspects of Building Regulations and we offer design ideas and layout services. Our bespoke CAD system allows us to provide dimensional drawing for all our clients and for our fabricators. We have a wealth of knowledge about staircases and balconies, and will be able to answer any questions relating to your project.
We welcome all interested clients to visit our extensive showroom to be able to see and feel the quality and range of the products available. Take a virtual tour of our Showrooms.
Our services are frequently recommended by design architects who recognise our commitment to exceptional quality and reliability. Since our company inception we have worked on some of the finest residential properties and award winning commercial interior projects in London. None of this would be possible without the diverse skills of our dedicated and highly professional team.
Our Philosophy - To offer an affordable and reliable service for our clients in London and home counties, as well as to continue to supply the products and services of exceptional quality by keeping a fastidious eye on the smallest detail in all our products. Bring new and fresh innovative ideas to the design and fabrication process to meet the highest quality standards expected by our clientele.
We are located in London on the River Thames opposite Canary Wharf and the City of London. Our business opening hours are 9am-5pm (unless by appointment) and we can also arrange for home visits if required.
Kevin Boys Blacksmiths is a family run business which has been operating for over 30 years. We are proud to have a showroom available for you to browse order and purchase some of our work.
We are conveniently located only 5 minutes from Riverbus pier and 15 minutes from London Underground and bus routes. Onsite we have a restaurant and 300ft of magnificent river views.
Call us today for more information. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
"I have worked as an art blacksmith for ten years now, and have always been led by drawing. Working with line drawing allows me to create pieces that are full of character, movement and narrative, and allows a structural material to seem like I have quickly sketched it in mid-air. I have been exploring how to use line more sparingly and simply, leaving the viewer to fill in form on their own. The location and area around each piece is important as the work is forced to interact with the shapes, movement and feel of a site."
Art Societies and Prizes
- Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths
- Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths
- Shortlisted for Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Prize
Services offered to commercial and residential customers are:
- Architectural design and repair
- Gates and Fences
- Staircases
- Antique/Structural Restoration
- Cast Iron
- Fabricating
- Gazebos
- Sculptures
- Housewares – Doors and Furniture etc
- Welding
- Souvenirs
Examples of Vlad’s work can be found at:
- Lincoln’s Inn Fields
- Greenwich Park, London
- Tobacco Dock
- St Clements Church/School
We are a small family business continuing the traditions of brickmaking on this site dating back to the Middle Ages. Our facings and specials can be made with almost any texture, from coarse veined to smooth with some 150 different sizes o facing and a range of over 5000 special shapes, including all standard plinths, squints and copings, and extends to purpose made chimney bricks, terracotta, mullions, jambs, floor bricks, pamments, decorative plaques, garden edgings and a full range of rubbing blocks.
We work on large projects for the National Trust, English Heritage and Historic Royal Palaces, but are just as proud of some of the small private work undertaken by individuals.
