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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.
Historic England is responsible for the designation of most forms of heritage asset in England (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, parks and gardens etc, but not conservation areas or World Heritage Sites) and for maintaining the National Heritage List for England. It has a statutory role in determining certain applications affecting designated heritage assets, and advises local and central government on their protection.
The body works to protect the historic environment through grant aid, skills development, research, advice and guidance, and it maintains the Historic England Archive and Library in Swindon (see separate entry).
We are a charity that saves historic churches at risk. We work with communities to secure the future of their churches through expert conservation and creative regeneration.
Historic Churches Scotland is a secular organisation that serves all denominations and faiths. It receives no statutory funding. Funding for the work of the organisation and the churches in its care comes from grant applications, donations, and legacies. Income generated by, or donated to, individual churches goes to sustain those churches and is not used for any other purpose
Historic Chapels Trust is the custodian of a remarkable collection of some of the most important Grade I and Grade II* listed places of worship in England that tell the story of the Nonconformist and Catholic traditions of this country from the 17th to 20th centuries. They illustrate a variety of architectural designs and scale and represent a range of non-Anglican denominations including Baptist, Methodist, Quaker, Presbyterian, Unitarian and Roman Catholic.
We protect these chapels by offering expert advice on their care and conservation and providing funding for maintenance works. We work closely with local cimmittees and communities, supporting them in caring for their chapels, creating a plan for each site, encouraging them to develop new activities to improve income and engagement and making each chapel sustainable in the long-term.
Our work is supported by over 200 volunteers who ensure that our buildings are open and looked after. They act as keyholders and guides, and are essential in supporting local fundraising through special events.
Historic Chapels Trust is the place of last resort for these important buildings. If HCT did not exist there would be no other organisation to care for these vital strands of our history and these chapels would be at risk of loss or irreparable damage.
We hope that you will help us to care for these remarkable chapels by making a donation or becoming a Supporter or Patron.
We pride ourselves on meticulous attention to detail, pouring over every aspect of your beautiful historic home, respecting you as owners and keepers of our nations history.
“Whether for repair or purely for your personal interest, together we will reveal the hidden history of your home.”
We are fully accredited and use our wealth of rare and expansive knowledge to combine traditional practice with contemporary conservation philosophies, drawing on years of experience to provide you with the perfect solution.
We cover the South East of the UK, including Surrey, Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex, Also parts of Hampshire and Kent.
- We work all over the UK and Europe, but we are as near to you as your telephone or computer
- Any form of building or structure including domestic, industrial, commercial, religious, theatrical, castles, estates etc.
- Helping everyone from the general public, tradesmen and investors, through to professionals, conservation groups, etc.
- You get a full and thorough professional service that is the most appropriate to your historic site
- Any aspect to do with buying / repairing / converting / extending / renovating / maintaining / working with, or just living in an old building or historic landscape
- You have access to your own technical specialists with years of experience in dealing with historic buildings
- You get independent and unbiased help and advice – we are not a government, lobbying organisation or trade body
- We are not selling a particular method or product irrespective of whether it is appropriate to your site or not
- We help you overcome your historic building problems because we understand the difficulties and headaches encountered when working with or owning old properties
- Supplying simple practical solutions to your problems
- It is a service regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Established in 2007, Histoglass has exclusive UK distribution rights to a range of outstanding glazing products which are precision-engineered in Germany by a 60-year-old family firm. We’re proud to have a high-profile national and international client base, extending from private residences to nationally significant Grade-I and Grade-II listed buildings.
Our connections - We’re well-known among architects’ practices and large construction firms. We also deal direct with some major property owners including iconic country estates, royal palaces, famous colleges, and the National Trust and English Heritage.
Beware of imitations - Imitation is said to be the sincerest form of flattery – and we’re very flattered that a number of companies, such as Slimlite, Timbalite and Thin Sealed Units, feel they can offer units similar to ours. However, Histoglass has always been at the forefront of innovation: we offer the thinnest double glazing units on the market; our thin doubled glazing meets all six parts of BSEN-1279; and we’ve introduced MONO Sysyems, pushing the envelope of insulation in historic buildings. With 10 years of unrivalled quality and service under our belt, and a seriously impressive client list, you can be sure we’ll continue to deliver innovative products to the highest possible standards.
A planning advantage? - Thanks to our work with many planning departments, Histoglass projects are often viewed more favourably. Planning officers in some conservation areas even insist on the use of Histoglass.
Bushett Rise is one of our recent projects for award-winning developer Russell Prince. Comprising listed barn conversions and new builds, Bushett Rise is an exclusive former farm building development of seven luxury modern family homes. Project details and more photos: Bushett Rise Development.
Charles Hesp heads and leads the team on contracts to give a personal service, which we feel is very important when working on private houses. With over 40 years of experience we are able to quickly identify the clients vision, no matter how grand, and use our experience to give you the best finishes possible. We pride ourselves on our workmanship and our greatest ability is to leave without anyone ever knowing that we were there. It is therefore our policy to leave a client’s property as it was intended to be seen, without evidence of the artist or workforce.
John has been in the industry for over forty years. He was trained in brick renovation and restoration by Dr. Gerard Lynch who is an internationally acknowledged master bricklayer, educator, historic brickwork consultant, carver and author.
The philosophy of Herts Renovation is to always strive for perfection. The service we offer is highly specialised, and you can be sure we will go the extra mile to ensure that the highest quality workmanship is attained.
The company employs an experienced and knowledgeable team of decorators specialising in the highest quality wall paper hanging, fine brushwork, application of traditional coatings such as lime wash and distemper, exterior and interior spray painting, decorative paint effects, careful and sympathetic removal of existing coatings, small carpentry and masonry repairs including lime plaster and glazing.
HTN operates throughout the United Kingdom, bringing together heritage professionals and enthusiasts tackling our nations’ buildings at risk. Led predominately by professional volunteers, HTN's network provides an invaluable platform for peer-to-peer support. Our guidance and advice helps groups throughout the lifetime of their project from start up to post completion.
- Historic building materials analysis.
- Environmental Contamination analysis & assessment.
- Soils Physical & Chemical Testing & Classification.
- Structural Materials analysis.
- Cement Content & Mix Proportion / Mix Detail determinations.
- Investigation & diagnosis of defects & deleterious components within concrete structures.
- Bridge & Concrete Surveys.
- Asbestos fibre identification.
- Quality Control testing / monitoring.
- Provide lead paint and dust test kits for laboratory analysis.
- Laboratory determination of lead content of soil or water.
- Swab, wipe, and vacuum sampling of lead contaminated carpets and surfaces.
- Lead paint - Analysis for Lead and other toxic metals in paint.
- Lead dust - Residential and commercial survey of lead dust / residual lead in dust.
- Advice on clean-up of lead paint dust that has been inappropriately sanded.
- Lead test - Lead clearance tests following contractor refurbishment or redecoration works.
- Afterclean Leadcheck - Construction dust and after builders cleaning lead check.
We have developed a longstanding client-base ranging from central and local government, to NHS trusts and independent schools across London and the South East.
We believe we offer something different; a personal, client focused approach to every project, combined with our technical expertise and experience, or our passion for buildings, both ancient and modern.
Our skills combined allow us to access any part of an historic or modern building, survey and document the findings in a comprehensive report, carry out any repairs to the fabric, and mason and carve any stonework for it. Being craftspeople ourselves we take a great amount of care in doing our best for the building.
About Heritage Roofing Company (Oxford) Ltd - For quality craftsmanship and professionalism at every turn, look no further than our highly regarded roofing company. Utilising traditional methods and high-quality materials, Heritage Roofing Company (Oxford) Ltd carries out a collection of unparalleled services.
Core Values of Honesty and Integrity - Our business has thrived thanks to recommendations and repeat business over the years. Become one of our satisfied customers today and reap the benefits of a new and beautifully refurbished roof. Renowned for our exceptional reputation, we specialise in working with materials such as:
- Welsh Slate - Blue Slate - Natural Stone
- Artificial Stone - Cedar Shingles
- Reclaimed Clay Slate
Four Generations of Experience - With a wealth of experience and expertise in the roofing trade, our tradesmen work tirelessly to exceed your expectation. From start to finish, we offer honest advice about the best roofing solution to suit your preferences and specifications. Our services are provided at a competitive price to both domestic and commercial customers. We work on:
Traditional Dwellings - Grade 1 Listed Buildings - Grade 2 Listed Buildings - National Trust™ Properties
Working in Historic Locations - Serving Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, our expert tradesmen have used their skills and expertise to complete projects in many historic locations. We have been recognised for our work in:
The Cotswolds - Burford - Witney - Stonesfield - Lechlade - Farringdon - Cirencester
Malmesbury - Tetbury - Wantage - Banbury - Oxford - Abingdon - Didcot - Wallingford
Contact us today, in Minster Lovell, Oxfordshire, to acquire more information about our unrivalled roofing company.
Working across the UK Heritage Project Management is able to undertake a range of services from initial project advice and project planning through to the management of heritage works on site.
We also provide a valuable service to a number of national main contactors assisting in understanding and managing heritage projects from survey and work scope definition through to identification and management of suitable specialists to undertake heritage works.
Established in the mid 1980’s and for over 30 years, we have built up a successful business supplying reclaimed and quality reproduction products through our Architectural Centre in the Midlands and through our own web site
As well as being specialists in cast iron radiators, cast iron radiator valves and accessories, we also offer solid wood flooring and cottage doors, Victorian style door furniture, as well as unique architectural items including reclaimed bricks and tiles.
As a family run business based in the heart of the Midlands, we have established ourselves as one of the leading suppliers of reclaimed period materials and high quality reproduction pieces to assist the renovation and building of projects large and small, commercial and residential.
Coventry Demolition Company prides itself on maintaining the following key principles:
- Providing a wide and varied choice of products
- Offering excellent value for money and best value
- Providing personal and high levels of customer service at all times
These principles have enabled us to build a broad base of public and trade customers locally and more recently, with the advent of our website, nationally and internationally.
As we are also an active demolition company, we do source a large proportion of our reclaimed stock ourselves, including bricks, roofing products, flooring etc as well individual unique reclaimed pieces.
We always take sourcing the materials and products we sell very seriously. Being a member of Salvo, we ensure that we obtain the provenance and origin of items we buy where at all possible and adhere to the Salvo Code.
In addition to the reclaimed products, sourcing and re-commissioning original items and designs which are no longer freely available has become one of our specialities.
As we commission many of our products direct from the manufacturers in considerable quantities this enables us to pass on substantial savings to our customers for many identical items being sold elsewhere on the net for much higher prices.
