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The one stop shop for all metals This issue’s front cover features the stainless steel roof of the Church of St Barnabas in Erdington, fitted following an arson attack. It is just one of a number of case studies using materials supplied by ALM, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of rolled lead for the roofing industry and all traditional metal roofing materials.

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Reflections

ROOFING 10 Lead theft prompts use of alternative material 11 Zinc roofing that’s right out of the Top Drawer 12 Traditional building skills brought to Scottish Parliament 13 Roofing awards: heritage projects are finalists in numerous categories NEWS 26 Mary Rose Museum sets course for top prize double 27 Change to listed consent system now in force 28 NG Bailey completes technical milestone at Manchester Central Library 29 Another busy year ahead for Recclesia – at home and abroad 30 Crossrail skeletons were Black Death victims 31 World famous gates are restored by Yorkshire’s Topp team 31 Chris Topp joins INTBAU 32 Work continues on the Laidler Bowl 33 The Clink restaurant opens at HMP Brixton – listed Governors House converted to gourmet restaurant

CRE International This year’s CRE International at Sandown Park marks the organisation’s 30th anniversary. Possibly everything you require to equip your church will be on show at this unique event from an anticipated 350 exhibitors. We profile a range of these products and services from page 14

FOCUS ON CUMBRIA 34 World Heritage bid is underway 34 Restoration of unique church ceilings now complete 34 Apprentices land heritage jobs and further study 35 Cumbria company shouts its achievements from the rooftops 35 Cumbrian castle is largest project to figure in Heritage Roofing finals

LIGHTING 47 Dernier & Hamlyn develops homegrown LED solution for new British brasserie MEMORIALS 48 Memorialisation following cremation – the options 49 War memorial conservation will mark WWI centenary 49 All the steps necessary taken to repair memorial

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Scottish Lime Centre offers courses at historic restoration site Conference will celebrate 40 years of the lime revival

CHESTER CATHEDRAL 37 Are you ready to discover the secrets of the tower? 39 Stained glass conservation and repair continues at Chester Cathedral HEATING 41 Getting the heating right is a matter of taking the right advice 41 Minimal impact approach helps reduce heating costs 43 Heat the church – but don’t burn the children! 44 The secret of keeping warm is found in the Highland air 45 DRU Art series gas wall heaters selected by Primrose Hill Church, Dudley 46 What the Beck? Historic home heated by river heat pump

BOOK REVIEWS 50 The Construction Environmental Manual: constructed by experts for experts 51 The LSA Lead Sheet Manual: a traditional material goes into cyberspace PRODUCT SHOWCASE 52 Rustins – supplying expert finishes for wood and metal 53 Remote module detects water and issues alerts via Cloud technology

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‹ ECCLESIASTICAL AND HERITAGE PROJECTS have been featuring large in the news recently because of the

quality of work that goes into them. One of the most exciting new buildings in the sector is the extraordinary structure that houses the Mary Rose, the flagship of Henry VIII that sank just off Portsmouth in the 16th century. It was named Building Magazine Project of the Year at the Building Awards ceremony recently. It is a fantastic building, completely covering a temperature-controlled bubble that contains the ship and the dry dock that houses it. The museum follows in the footsteps of The Shard, which won the award last year, and stands alongside Stirling Prize-winner Astley Castle as a standard bearer of design excellence among heritage building projects. Other projects in the sector that are vying for recognition will be fêted at the Roofing Awards later this month. There is, of course, a Heritage Roofing category in the awards, the top prize for which will see four splendid buildings compete. Three of them are of the castellated kind, with the quartet completed by a private house. It is in the other categories, however, where heritage projects are increasingly making their mark. This year the list includes Tintern Abbey and Westgate Manse in Lewes. Both are in the Solar category and reflect the leading role that both ecclesiastical and heritage bodies are taking in looking for energy efficiency in their buildings. At the head of the pack has to be the National Trust, which has its own team of advisors on environmental issues, with its own website. Among the measures being taken by the Trust are a number of micro-generation schemes. They include one of the first marine source heat pumps in the country. More established, although still to most a glimpse into the future, are the ground source and air source systems being installed in many churches. They fit well with the underfloor heating that, if the structure allows, are particularly suitable for churches. Together with the more conventional systems that still lend themselves to ‘shrinking the footprint’, they form the stockin-trade of a body of expert tradesmen and designers that specialise in heating ancient buildings. They are also to be seen at the various Christian Resources Exhibitions that are staged around the country. This year saw the first one-day roadshow from CRE – also a first in Wales for many years – and will see the swansong of the long-established Sandown venue for the main International event. The show celebrates three decades at the event, but its success lies in its ability to change and adapt. Change is also the byword for government policy. The planning revolution has finally shaken the listed building sector, with a number of reforms introduced as part of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act. The ‘reforms’ are essentially aimed at making changes to listed buildings, or groups of listed buildings, easier to carry out. We are told, by both ministers and English Heritage, that the changes will not result in any diminution of the protection afforded to our ancient buildings. We shall see. q

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p o h s p o t s e n o e h t – ALM tals

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‹ ALM IS ONE OF the UK’s leading distributors of rolled lead for the

building industry which it supplies via a nationwide network of builders’ and roofing merchants. In addition, ALM has established a hard metals business partnering leading manufacturers such as VM Zinc, Aperam, Rheinzink, KME and Falzonal.

Lead ALM supply material to many of the country’s leading heritage projects and have a close association with numerous lead specialists. One of London’s biggest lead restorations involved replacement of 117-year old material on the dome of the Brompton Oratory, the UK’s largest Catholic church. Following signs of fixing fatigue, crystallisation and

Africa House in London (and above image)

Brompton Oratory, the UK’s largest Catholic church

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underside corrosion, Code 6 lead was used on the ribs and Code 7 on the main body of the dome. ALM supplied over 57 tonnes of rolled lead sheet to the project, with work undertaken by approved heritage leadworkers from Martin (UK). The project was the overall winner of the prestigious Murdoch Award, of which ALM is the main sponsor. Martin (UK) managing director Dave Martin paid tribute to his on-site team who had been left in no doubt as to the quality standards demanded by such a high profile and prestigious building. “I am very proud that they rose to the occasion and delighted to see their efforts rewarded by the Murdoch Award judges,” he said. Work undertaken by T & P Leadwork and Architectural Lead and Metalwork on Africa House in London was another project supplied by ALM and also a Murdoch Award finalist. Allan Anderson of Architectural Lead and Metalwork commented: “The building was designed to achieve a high BREEAM rating for the owners but part of its intrinsic appeal are the external period features. In adding a mansard roof as part of an enormous ‘loft conversion’ it was therefore essential to retain the building’s overall aesthetic value”. Graham Hudson, managing director of ALM added: “Although entrants to the Murdoch Award can use any supplier’s material, as long as it is to BSEN12588 or traditional sand cast, I was delighted that our metal was used for the winning entry”.

The Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of St George in Stevenage (and above image)

Hard metals ALM (HARD METALS) is quickly developing a reputation for supplying every material and accessory from the roof deck to the outer skin. In addition to supplying a wide range of metals, accessories supplied include fixings such as Warmfast® which, with its dedicated vapour barrier, is now accepted as the preferred means of preventing cold bridging. ALM HM is in a unique position to accommodate the broadest spectrum of specification and has developed a heritage project list of considerable depth www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Grade II listed St Barnabas Church in Erdington and variety. Since the publication by English Heritage of its Guidance Note in relation to acceptable alternatives to lead, stainless steel in particular has attracted considerable interest. A mix of traditional and contemporary church designs have been supplied with stainless steel, zinc and copper. As part of the £5m restoration of Grade II listed St Barnabas Church in Erdington, which had been the subject of an arson attack, a sweeping Uginox® Patina stainless steel roof has now been fitted by All Metal Roofing. It develops the appearance of aged lead sheet and has been used to extend the roofline, linking a new glass fronted extension with the extensively restored Victorian structure. In complete contrast, the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of St George in Stevenage was the UK’s first purpose-built Coptic place of worship. From the exterior, the 1700m2 curved standing seam VM Zinc Quartz-zinc® Plus roof is its most striking feature. A spokesman for specialist metal contractor

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The £6 million Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park Richardson Roofing commented: “The compact zinc roof system design is intrinsically simple, but the metal’s malleability makes it ideal for such curved panel detailing”. Liam O’Connor’s design of the £6 million Bomber Command Memorial in Green Park is a project to which ALM HM supplied copper. The 2.7 metre-tall sculpture depicting a Lancaster aircrew is housed in a neo-classical 8.5m-tall Portland Stone pavilion. Specialist contractor Martin (UK) undertook the installation, together with the curved internal aluminium ceiling which was sourced from a recovered Royal Canadian Air Force Halifax bomber shot down over Belgium in May 1944. Martin (UK) managing director Dave Martin commented: “This is the biggest memorial built in the UK for over 200 years and the curved copper roof adds a distinctive finish to the monument and a subtle accompaniment to the Portland stone facades.” q

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Lead theft prompts use of alternative material ‹ THE INCREASING CONCERN over metal theft, in particular the theft

of lead, has resulted in many PCCs investigating the possibility of replacing stolen lead with other materials, in particular terne-coated stainless steel. Not only does the coating offer a weathering similar to lead, there are cost savings because it is lighter and it is not as attractive to thieves. Although there had been a great deal of resistance to the move from heritage authorities, the scale of the problem and the massive financial strain it caused have resulted in a bowing to the inevitable. A spectacular example occurred in September 2012, when the congregation of St John the Baptist Church in Membury, Devon, arrived for worship on the Sunday to find three quarters of the lead on the church – including the entire south aisle – had been stolen the previous night. The church turned to Taunton-based Mike White Ltd, who replaced the roof with terne-coated stainless steel. The roof (pictured) has now been returned to its former beauty. q

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Zinc roofing that’s right out of the

Top Drawer

‹ DESCRIBED AS A ‘small but effective

company’, Chingford-based Top Drawer Zinc Ltd is exactly what it says in its name. The firm, under the direction of founder Tim Boyle, specialises in the supply, re-manufacture and fixing of zinc for roofs and windows. Says Tim: “Neat installations, neat fixing and attention to detail have always been strong factors in my work throughout the 30-plus years that I have been in this business. Zinc for roofing and façades has been my material of choice since 2009 after completing VMZinc’s installation training courses.” Top Drawer’s principal market is high-end domestic heritage properties, where they have established a reputation for quality of workmanship and service. All work is vetted by the Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors (FTMRC), which also publishes a code of practice for the fixing of hard metals to the correct specification. That is a core value of the FTMRC and for that reason VMZinc, the principal supplier of the metal to the UK industry, provides a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty to members. To complement the zinc fixing activities, Top Drawer can provide a drawing service. Says Tim: “Like any roofing material the substrate or deck has to be correct. Our drawing

service with specifications is beneficial for both parties as it enables the roof to be prepared correctly for the zinc fixing and is essential for warranty purposes.” Tim’s new ‘View More’ window fabrication offers a solution to a problem he perceived some years ago. “Windows without curb-up stands in a landscape orientation for lowpitch metal roofing have been non-existent,” he explained. “With that in mind I have worked hard over the last 18 months to design and construct a durable, fixed roof window with sleek, minimalist lines which will complement any period or modern home.” The View More offers an alternative to Velux windows for low-pitch metal roofing. They are called View More because you see less window frame and more view. The windows – with double or triple glazing for pitches no lower than 8º – are now available in three sizes: Mini, Midi and Maxi – for 1, 2 or 3 seams respectively. The windows are dressed with zinc skirts to the sides and a zinc hem above the glass. Self-clean glass is also an option. Sophie Sinclair from Hertfordshire was certainly delighted with the finished result on her property, pictured below. “We knew Tim was the right man for the job because his attention to detail was

amazing,” she said. "He really helped us in the planning, with several sets of drawings to ensure we had maximum light and a beautiful looking roof. Without Tim’s unique and affordable skylight system we would not have been able to include this addition in the build, which has been integral to the overall sleek look of our extension. “Even our builders said he paid amazing attention to detail. The modern roof next to our pre-1900 brickwork looks stunning and we would not hesitate to recommend him.” Likewise Dave McGill, from Surrey, complimented Top Drawer on the roof solution for their new oak frame extension. They had chosen Top Drawer for three key reasons – firstly, the offering of a zinc roof with integrated roof lights, secondly the level of engagement and the provision of detailed drawings during their enquiries and, finally, the substantial savings they were able to make. “We decided that zinc was our material of choice very early in our design phase due to both the aesthetics of a natural zinc finish and the ability to achieve a relatively low pitch,” said Dave. “During our research it quickly became apparent, however, that getting an integrated roof light solution with the zinc was difficult, resulting in compromises due to the need to integrate high kerbs and steeper pitches. “When we finally found Tim and the integrated option that Top Drawer offered, it was a revelation. We were able to achieve a low-profile zinc roof, at the pitch we wanted, and with three roof lights in a single package – all for a price that was impossible to beat. “I have spent several years in the metal roofing business in the past and can say from experience that the quality of Tim’s workmanship is exceptional. From the very first phone call, through the design phase and the provision of detailed drawings, to the final finish, the service we received was terrific. As and when I need my next zinc roof – and there will definitely be another – Top Drawer Zinc will be the only place I go.” q • For further information on Top Drawer Zinc’s full range of services call Tim on 0845 467 9919 or visit their websites at www.topdrawerzinc.co.uk and www.viewmorewindogws.co.uk. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Traditional building skills brought to Scottish Parliament ‹ ON THE 18TH MARCH, in the Garden

Lobby of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, a number of demonstrations took place to show off traditional building skills and materials. The evening event featured roofing skills demos which were undertaken by Lewis Miller of Compass Roofing Ltd, with slates kindly supplied by SIG Roofing, both companies are members of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors. The event was sponsored by Nigel Don MSP (Convenor of Cross Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Construction) and attended by Fiona Hyslop MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs), Paul Wheelhouse MSP (Minister for Environment and Climate Change) and a further 16 MSPs. All MSPs visited the roofing stand and spent a considerable time talking to Lewis about the skills and materials for traditional roofing slating in Scotland. Scott Miller, managing director of Compass Roofing Ltd and Lewis’ father, commented: “After attending the event and having spoken to other attendees, I was surprised by the amount of input from government ministers taking the time to actually get to know our thoughts on the issues

Pictured (right to left) are Scott Miller, managing director of Compass Roofing Ltd and Lewis Miller talking to Paul Wheelhouse MSP, Minister for Environment and Climate Change. regarding ongoing training and skills in our industry and how they could improve things.” The next major event on the calendar is Scottish Apprenticeship Week, taking place on

Fiona Hyslop MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs) with Lewis Miller, Compass Roofing

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the 19th-23rd May when NFRC will once again be involved with live demonstrations by roofing apprentices. On the 19th-20th May there will be a roof slating demo at St Andrews Square Gardens, and on the 23rd May, at the Old Parish Church in Falkirk, the skills on show will be lead roofing. It is hoped that the demos will attract a high level of interest and support from MSPs and visitors, as it did in 2013. q

Roofing awards: heritage projects are finalists in numerous categories ‹ ON 7 MARCH THE National Federation of Roofing Contractors

announced the finalists in the annual Roofing Awards. The awards offer an opportunity for roofing contractors and suppliers to showcase their skills and expertise. Taking into account a wide range of criteria, from workmanship to health and safety, the awards highlight the very best across all the major roofing disciplines. The winners will be announced at a prestigious awards lunch on 16 May at the Hilton London Metropole, followed by an evening dinner dance. As well as the Roofing Award winners, prizes are also given in Health & Safety, Training and Youth competitions. This year the awards will be hosted by Linda Barker. There are 11 categories spanning the full range of the roofing trade and this year’s finalists range from private houses and flats to schools, factories, castles and even a jetty! For some years there has been a specialist Heritage category in the awards. This year the finalists are a mix of public and private buildings. Castell Coch in Cardiff, by Greenough and Sons, vies with The Laurels, a private dwelling in Stilton, Peterborough, by Claude N Smith Ltd. Two tourist attractions in Scotland complete the line-up: the North Berwick Turrets by Bain and Irvine Ltd and Newark Castle in Port Glasgow, by Archibald McCorquodale Ltd. As in previous years, a number of ecclesiastical and heritage buildings also figure among the finalists in other categories. They include two churches: one new – the recently completed Monyhull Church, Birmingham, by Norman and Underwood in the Fully-supported Metal category – and the other, St Peter’s and St Paul’s in Buckingham by Attleys Roofing in the Slating category, dating back to 1780. The newly installed solar roof at Tintern Abbey, by Bauder Ltd with J Randall Roofing, also figures. The Solar category also includes Westgate Manse in Lewes, West Sussex, while the Single Ply category includes Blacon Crematorium in Chester, by IKO Plc with Briggs Amasco. The other notable public buildings are Penarth Pier in Cardiff, by

Richardson Roofing, and Leeds Corn Exchange, by Tor Coatings with Roofing Consultants Ltd – in the Fully-supported Metal and Liquid Applied Waterproofing categories respectively. The clutch of heritage projects is completed by two residential buildings in Edinburgh in the Slating category: Jeffrey House and Lennox House, both by B&D Roofing and Building Ltd. Writing in a ‘Winners Supplement’ to last year’s awards programme, the chief executive of the NFRC, Ray Horwood CBE, said: “The awards recognise the most dedicated and inspiring individuals and excellence in all the roofing disciplines. The finalists in these awards have produced some of the best work and projects within the roofing industry and can truly hold their heads high.” q

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CRE bids farewell to Sandown in style ‹ MAY WILL SEE THE very last major Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE)

to be staged at Sandown Park in Esher – its ‘home’ for many years. The event, from 13-16 May, will also see CRE’s 30th-anniversary show. CRE has grown beyond recognition since its first show three decades ago. Now there are four events every year throughout the UK and they’re so much more than exhibitions. Whatever you need to equip and resource your church can be found alongside top-class seminars, workshops, presentations and performances. CRE continues to be the UK’s largest and most successful Christian exhibition with the largest traditionally being the annual event held at Sandown Park. From leading charities and companies to smaller independent organisations, all have benefitted enormously from the contacts they have established at CRE over the years. CRE enjoys both regular and new visitors to the exhibitions which is one of the reasons it is such a successful event for those who exhibit. This year there will be the usual mix of ‘must-have’ goodies and equipment, along with thought-provoking conferences and seminars. There is also a book award ceremony, now in its 10th year, and a Christian film festival. Every day of the show, at 1pm in the Arts Theatre, will be Lunchtime Worship – a period of time to draw closer to God, relax or just revel in some uplifting worship songs. It is hosted by some of England’s top worship leaders and supported daily by choirs, many of whom have been featured on television. This year they will be Noel Robinson supported by the Tessera Choir (Tuesday), Dave Bilborough supported by the Resurrection Choir (Wednesday), Sandra Godley also supported by the Tessera Choir (Thursday) and Chris Bowater supported vocal ensemble AVE (Friday). New for this year is the Hour of Entertainment, featuring one stand-up comedian, two theatre companies, a major worship leader and a special guest. If you enjoy seeing the funny side of Christianity, and hearing God’s message put in a new and revolutionary way, then this hour will appeal to you. The team behind the Hour of Entertainment includes: • Paul Kerensa, who is a well know stand-up and also a talented writer whose credits include being one of the writers of Miranda. • David and Michael, who head up Searchlight Theatre Company and have recently returned from Canada. • Covenant Players, based in Wales, who have been entertaining audiences all around the world with their unique way of presenting the Gospel since 1964. The exhibition zones will feature the usual mix of suppliers of church fabric materials, worship materials, media and furnishings – a selection of whom are profiled on the following pages. R

Sandra Godley will be leading Lunchtime Worship on the Thursday supported by the Tessera Choir

One of the exhibitors at Sandown is Mogo Direct who produce the Jasper chair as seen above – visit stand S23 www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

DM Music show off their K-Array ‹ DM MUSIC AND THEIR dedicated

church installation division, DM Installation Projects, will once again be exhibiting at CRE International. They will be displaying a host of the best products available for church sound and audio visual installation. This will include several different ranges of loudspeakers including the incredible K-Array range of ultra discreet speakers. The size of these speakers really belie their capability. They are available in a range that allows for all types of application – from spoken word and distributed sound reinforcement, right through to the loudest worship band. Used by DM Music in many churches for ultra discreet installations these speakers are now available ‘wrapped’. This new technique is achieved by taking a photograph of the background where the speaker is going to be installed. The image is then printed onto a special material template and carefully wrapped around the speaker. The wrap is acoustically transparent and renders the speaker virtually invisible! q • DM Music will have K-Array speakers on display at Stand S26a including some wrapped examples for visitors to try and find!

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The K-Array range of ultra discreet speakers

Keynote speakers reveal their topics for CRE ‹ AS ALWAYS, THIS 30th-anniversary CRE will feature a number

of keynote seminars, including the welcome return of old friend Tony Compolo. On this, his sixth visit to Sandown, he will be delivering two talks on Wednesday in the Equus Suite at 11am and 2pm. The show’s organisers had this to say of Tony: “Over his many years of Christian service, Tony has boldly challenged millions of people all over the world to respond to God’s boundless love by combining personal discipleship, evangelism and social justice. He is also noted for his wit and humorous delivery, sometimes with a biting message.” This year he has announced his retirement and it is possible that this may be one of his last appearances at CRE. • RT Kendall was born in Ashland, Kentucky and was educated in the USA and at Oxford University, where he was awarded a DPhil. He was Senior Minister of Westminster Chapel for 25 years and now travels the world and writes books. RT’s two talks will be on the themes of Holy Fire – when the Word and Spirit come together to produce spontaneous combustion and lead to the greatest move of the Holy Spirit since Pentecost – and Total Forgiveness which will show how to know you have totally forgiven those who have hurt you and what doing that will do for you. • David Pawson is a ‘speaker cum author with uncompromising faithfulness to the Holy Scriptures’. Over the years, he has written a large number of books, booklets and daily reading notes. His extensive and very accessible overviews of the books of the Bible have been published and recorded in Unlocking the Bible. David’s seminar is entitled What a Hope! • David Hathaway is the founder and president of Eurovision Mission to Europe and editorial director of Prophetic Vision magazine. He has ministered worldwide for over 60 years. David’s ministry to Russia and Europe began in 1961, when he organised the first ever expedition to Jerusalem by road through the Iron Curtain countries. David began smuggling Bibles into Russia and Eastern Europe until in 1972 he was arrested, tortured and imprisoned in Czechoslovakia. In 1976 he organised the successful worldwide campaign for the release of Georgi Vins, a renowned pastor from Kiev, sentenced to long years in a Siberian prison for his faith. Today David’s ministry is focused on providing assistance, both spiritually and materially, to the Russian Holocaust survivors in Israel and to the former Soviet satellite countries, especially Poland. The topic for David’s seminar is The World is in Crisis. • Gerald Coates is the founder and remains a leader within the Pioneer network of churches, training programmes and ministries. He is currently focusing on a multi-generational church gathering called Engage, which falls under the ‘Church in The Theatre’ umbrella based in ‘The Theatre’ in Leatherhead, Surrey. His seminars are on Pornification and Heaven & Hell. q

Tony Compolo will be delivering two talks on Wednesday

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All tomes lead to Rhodes with TV’s Pam ‹ This year’s Speaking Volumes Christian

Book Awards will be hosted by Pam Rhodes. Pam, presenter of BBC TV’s Songs of Praise and herself a popular author, is delighted to support this special 10th celebration of outstanding Christian literature. The awards recognise literature that appeals to a wide readership – not just Christians – and which could be considered an asset to public libraries across the UK. Indeed, it has been the public who have been keenly voting from a shortlist of five books in the adult and children’s categories. An impressive line-up of shortlisted authors in the adult category includes Alister McGrath with C S Lewis – A Life, Sharon Dirckx with Why?, Peter Morden with John Bunyan, the People’s Pilgrim, Andrew Atherstone with Archbishop Justin Welby: The Road to Canterbury and Peter Walker with The Story of the Holy Land.

In the children’s category are Katherine Sully with Noah’s Ark and The Easter Story, Alexa Tewkesbury with Topz Secret Stories: One Too Many for Benny, Andy Robb with Professor Bumblebrain’s Bonkers Book on Parables, and Mary Joslin and Alida Massari with The Story of Christmas. The ceremony begins at 11.30am on 13 May in the Parkview Suite and everyone is welcome to attend. All you need is a ticket to CRE International or you can ask the Speaking Volumes office for a complimentary ticket by email. Signed copies of all the shortlisted books – as well as Pam’s Casting the Net, the second in her Dunbridge Chronicles – will also be available at the ceremony. The sponsor and organiser of the event, Speaking Volumes, match-funds the purchase of Christian books for donating

to any library where a book or DVD can be borrowed. The scheme covers many types of libraries, including public libraries, schools, prisons and hospices. In 2013, more than 1,600 books were placed into libraries where many people now enjoy them or find help in their hour of need. q

Combining innovation with sound design & knowledge to deliver a great listening experience ‹ IF YOU ARE A property steward, a church warden or a worship leader

tasked with equipping or re-equipping your church with a new sound system – or indeed you have any acoustic challenge to deal with – then you would be well advised to visit Stand S84 at CRE International, where the team from Surrey based Sound Analysts Ltd will be on hand to share the knowledge gained from their extensive experience within the industry. “We could fill our exhibition stand ten times over with new, innovative products and special offers,” said managing director Andy Callin. “However, there’s no substitute for real world experience and knowledge. At Sound Analysts we’ve been installing temporary and permanent sound systems in the most demanding situations for over 25 years – we endeavour to get the fundamentals of the system design correct from the outset and we’re passionate about helping clients to make the right choices. “Sound and visual systems are an inescapable part of traditional and contemporary worship and the expectations from a congregation are higher than they’ve ever been. From a church that requires a simple speech and loop system to a venue with a fully integrated control system for sound, video, lighting, blinds and heating – with software giving the congregation opportunities to contribute via a myriad of mobile apps – there’s a bewildering choice, and always someone who will sell it cheaper! “So, where do you start? How do you ensure that the installed equipment meets accepted standards? What is a realistic budget and how do you make absolutely sure you get the right solution that potential users can understand and operate with ease? Choosing the right hardware is important but the set-up, system integration and on-going training/support is the key”. q

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Taking church lighting to the next level of innovation

This prestigious project at the Collegiate Church of St Mary in Stafford featured as our cover story in the last issue

‹ LIGHTING DYNAMICS UK (incorporating Ecclesiastical Lighting),

based in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, continue their development as one of the UK’s premier companies specialising in the interior and exterior illumination of cathedrals, churches and other places or worship throughout the UK and Ireland. The company is dedicated to offering a totally independent, creative, unbiased lighting design and consultancy service and as required, they can also supply of all the associated and specified lighting equipment. Lightning Dynamics has a long established reputation for creating practical and architecturally sympathetic lighting schemes and, wherever possible, discreet lighting equipment is specified and installed to produce suitable levels of illumination and to highlight both ecclesiastical details and any special architectural features. Company founder, Gerry Browne, told Ecclesiastical and Heritage World: “Our comprehensive range of modern, energy saving, long life lighting equipment is manufactured from the highest quality materials and takes into consideration many important factors such as reliability, durability, optical performance, overall efficiency, size, style and ease of maintenance – to name but a few. “We are just about to launch a brand new family of the very latest bespoke ‘commercial grade’ LED fittings, specially designed for all types of ecclesiastical lighting tasks. This range of products has been under development for some considerable time and takes our overall lighting portfolio to the next level of technical innovation. We also have an unrivalled knowledge and expertise of all modern intelligent dimming and lighting control systems.” The company has a significant number of very prestigious projects currently in progress – with a large number at advanced stages of planning and design. Gerry Browne, believes that this is a very exciting time in the further development of church lighting, especially with such a great and diverse range of modern light sources now coming on stream. “Customers are increasingly looking for someone with the flair and experience to provide a quality lighting design, whilst also specifying top grade lighting equipment and controls that will provide longevity, reliability and overall flexibility for their specific ecclesiastical project,” he said. “In the main, clients no longer wish to see their completed church lighting project looking like an extension of somebody’s lighting showroom or lit with industrial style floodlights to resemble a railway marshalling yard. However, this is a long term process which involves educating, informing and demonstrating what can be achieved.” Lighting Dynamics UK has, if required, a fully qualified team of NIC EIC

registered electricians to carry out the installation of their interior and exterior lighting systems to current electrical standards and regulations, providing the complete lighting service. They cover all of the UK and Ireland and provide a very bespoke service for each individual church lighting project, from initial meeting right through to final focusing and commissioning. q

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Latest project from heating specialists remains unseen

‹ WORSHIPPERS AT THE Georgian

Parish Church of St John the Baptist in Knutsford, Cheshire, are impatiently awaiting the final drying out of the new concrete floor of their church so they can install the wood floor that will form one of the next steps in the re-ordering of the building. The new floor itself forms another important milestone in the £800,000 project to completely transform the church into a modern place of worship – and it is an important one, for it houses the brand new under floor heating system. Many church authorities, including that of Manchester Cathedral itself, recognise the importance of efficient heating in serving today’s congregation. The new heating system has been installed by Stoke-on-Trent company Mellor and Mottram, who were asked to design the system by the PCC and the church architect, Graham Holland. Permission was obtained in the autumn and work began in November 2013.

In addition to the variable temperature circuit for the under floor heating, Mellor and Mottram have fitted a constant temperature circuit for the radiators in other parts of the building. They have also installed a new suitably sized gas main and new gas fired condensing boilers. When the project is complete the new floor will deliver its comfortable temperature completely invisible to the public, as the architects’ illustration shows. The new system replaces an old cast iron system, which dates back to the early 1920s. The project is just one of a clutch of church heating systems that the company has installed in Cheshire and Greater Manchester, which can be considered their ‘back yard’. Other nearby triumphs include a number around Macclesfield – the Church of the Resurrection at Upton Priory, St James’s in Sutton and St Oswald’s in Bollington – as well as St Andrew’s in Eccles and Sale Methodists.

Even closer to home, St Mary’s in Checkley, Staffordshire has had its two-yearold oil-fired boiler converted to gas. A new gas main and new Riello burner have been fitted to the unit. Few companies can claim a better pedigree than Mellor and Mottram. They have been responsible for a programme of installations the length and breadth of the country, keeping places of worship serviceable. High-profile installations can be found from Dundee to Newquay in Cornwall. Established in 1973, Mellor and Mottram specialise in providing solutions to the heating needs of Victorian and medieval churches. Their systems can be designed for either traditional boilers and radiators or warm air. In addition to traditional gas, oil and electric heating equipment they now offer ground and air source systems. Their experts can also advise impartially on the most suitable heating system for any church. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Fullers are part of the bigger picture â&#x20AC;š WHEN FULLERS FINER FURNITURE

were approached to look into the possibilities of creating a new set of furniture for St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Methodist Church in Devizes, they felt privileged to be part of a much bigger picture. The church had started to undertake a large refurbishment of the sanctuary part of the buildings which included removing the laying grid ceiling and going back to the lovely vaulted beamed ceiling. The work also involved opening up the balcony and removing the pews as well as a complete decoration and re-ordering of the front of the church. The re-ordering included a new audio visual system and part of Fullers' brief was to incorporate a touch screen LCD monitor into one of two Canterbury Lecterns made in light oak. This would enable the minister at the lectern to

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restored church which not only looks marvellous and inviting but also brings a real versatility which the congregation can use to reach out into the community and share their faith and friendship. Fullers Finer Furniture are proud to have been able to be part of this project and hope that the vision of the church goes from strength to strength. q

not only see what is on the screen behind him but also to control the presentation if required. Fullers also produced a central column communion table and matching hymn boards. The old organ was replaced and, as the new organ's speakers are now housed in the previous organ's loft, a large oak faced grill with gothic arched cut outs was created and fitted. This allows the sound to come through as well as blending in with the new look of the church. Part of the builder's job was to make a new stage area and Fullers created a sectional communion rail made in solid oak with an inbuilt cup rail. This rail can be removed from the stage easily as it is located in sockets fitted into the floor surface, thus giving an open area when this is required for certain events. The result of the refurbishment is a beautifully

â&#x20AC;˘ For more information visit the website at www.fullersfinerfurniture.co.uk or see them at CRE International on Stand T19.

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Seven times a day I shall sing praise to you, and I shall rise at night to sing your praise

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from the sixth century rule of St Benedict, means that Benedictine nuns – such as those at St Cecilia’s Abbey on the Isle of Wight – certainly need good lighting in church. When this lighting was in urgent need of replacing they turned to church lighting specialists Anthony J Smith (Glos) Ltd. Bursar Sr Eustochium explains: “Our church was built in 1907 and we still relied on gas lighting until the 1950’s. The original electric lights were apparently OK if you were fortunate enough to sit directly below them, and the fluorescent tubes installed in the 1970’s were seen as a great improvement. The strip lights lit up the nuns’ choir stalls but anyone declaiming the Word in the centre of choir had to struggle to see the text. “Meanwhile the sanctuary was lit by spotlights which provided glare and dark shadows in equal measure. The wiring for the lighting and the sound system had been tacked onto the walls in a very untidy manner at various times down the years, with any redundant wiring just left in place.” Sr Eustochium takes up the story: “We had talked about a change of lighting for a number of years and when we were told in 2012 that we would soon be unable to get replacements for these particular types of tubes we knew we had to act. We discovered Anthony J Smith by Googling ‘beautiful church lighting’ and upon completion of the works it was clear that these search terms were justified!”

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In a letter of thanks to the company, the sacristan, Sr Scholastica, wrote: “Your overall scheme has received nothing but praise, with special mention usually given to the transformation of the sanctuary, both lit and unlit – no more wires showing or ugly spotlights in our sight lines.” Neil Blake of Anthony J Smith (Glos) Ltd adds: “The nuns’ praying day starts at 5.15am and ends with compline at 8pm, and so scheduling the works was rather tricky. With some thought and discussion however it was agreed that just three short services per day would have to be moved to the chapter house. All the main services could still be held in church at their normal times. “The Sisters have a strict regime of not wasting electricity or money, so energy efficiency with extended lamp lives ensured that just enough light was provided in only the required area at any particular time of the day. When Anthony and myself visited, the thing that first struck us about the interior of the church was the ugly visual effect of all of the existing cabling and we were really glad that we were asked to install new wiring for both the new lighting and for upgrades to the sound system. Obviously, where LED was the most ideal choice of lighting outlet they were installed and, as per normal, only the best quality luminaires were used. “The main lighting is provided by wall bracketed pendants which sit comfortably within the simple architecture of the building even when not in use. The Sisters confided to me that they had never grown used to the previous system which was based around unsightly and unsympathetic linear fluorescents. “The icons, altar, tabernacle and crucifix are now all illuminated individually through the use of LED units which allows the Sisters to light for effect when the occasion arises.” Sr Eustochium adds: “We were particularly impressed at the planning stage when Anthony Smith asked us what lighting we would need for the service of Benediction, and where we would position the altar of repose on Maundy Thursday. These are very special occasions for Catholics and it is wonderful that they will now be properly lit.” Neil Blake continued: “We were very happy with the results as were the Sisters. One of the greatest joys, Sr Eustochium told me, was that the Sisters now have the flexibility of lighting to have compline – the nuns’ final prayer of the day – in semi-darkness.” “Our previous ‘dim’ lights were actually very glaring and directly in line of sight when we faced the altar,” she had said. “The new system has spotlights shining on the ceiling at a level of dimness such that there is just a gentle glow – enough to allow a late comer to find a seat in safety. On special occasions we have one spotlight shining on the icon of Our Lady in the apse, but the spotlight is so discreet that it looks as if the icon itself is glowing.” q

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Wireless solutions for historic buildings

â&#x20AC;š A NEW INNOVATIVE approach to overcoming difficult, costly or

near impossible audio cable runs is offered by professional entertainment connector specialist Neutrik. On show for the first time at CRE International 2014 is Xirium, a digital bi-directional wireless audio connector network which replaces conventional cables with a robust, licence free, uncompressed wireless link. Typical applications could include wireless lecterns, altars, remote loudspeakers, amplifiers, public address systems, sound reinforcement and induction loop, portable loudspeakers, microphones and full range instruments such as pianos. Any line or microphone level audio source can be integrated.

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Suitable for use as cable replacement where conventional cables are obtrusive, are a health and safety risk, or just difficult and impossible to implement, Xirium is truly a universal solution to the many challenges presented in historic buildings. Utilizing the licence free 5Ghz Wi-Fi band, Xirium works alongside the conventional radio spectrum assigned for wireless audio devices which means parallel compatible use with existing equipment such as radio microphones. Using digital technology, Neutrik have created true reproduction without any artifacts associated with analog wireless systems. Xirium offers the same performance as a cable. q â&#x20AC;˘ For more information visit www.neutrik.co.uk.

Bespoke audio visual solutions will

stand the test of time ‹ APi COMMUNICATIONS, THE EXETER based church sound

and projection specialists, will be exhibiting at CRE International and demonstrating their bespoke audio visual solutions which can help chuches get their message across. APi’s own engineers will be on the stand to discuss any audio visual requirements, whether it be sound systems, projector systems, induction loops or cameras and recording. Also on display will be a variety of equipment that is frequently used in church installations, including a custom made swinging arm for projection screens that is unique to the company. The screen and arm are electronically operated to ensure accurate positioning every time – this means that the screen is barely visible when not in use. The swinging arm, pictured in operation at St Peters Church in North Tawton, is just one example where APi Communications can create solutions where an ‘off-the-shelf’ solution is not available. The company have undertaken installations in many churches, from modern to traditional, and will always provide an installation that is sympathetic to the building. With carefully selected equipment that will last and deliver long term value, thorough training to ensure users are competent and a full after-care service, APi Communications are the longterm choice. q • For further information visit Stand S110A in the Surrey Hall or go to their dedicated church website at www.churchsoundsystems.co.

Hollywood glamour comes to CRE

‹ HOLLYWOOD ACTOR STEPHEN BALDWIN will

be flying in to support the UK Christian Film Festival at CRE and promote two of his recent Christian films which have featured in the festival. Since its inception three years ago the UK Christian Film Festival has grown to the point where over 200 films were submitted this year for consideration by the judges. It is also playing a bigger role during the exhibition this year with film previews, master classes and Film Friday.

Film previews As part of its participation at CRE, the festival has a preview theatre in the Media Zone where excerpts from the best in Christian Films and festival entries will be shown continuously.

Master classes The festival teams will be running daily master classes in the Arts Theatre on subjects like acting, directing, producing and writing for film and TV. They will be joined by Stephen Baldwin, Miranda writer Paul Kerensa, producer Luke Walton and director Andrew Walkington.

Film Friday UK Christian Film Festival will be participating in Film Friday with master classes on all aspects of filming. The culmination of the week’s festival participation will be the UK Christian Film Festival Awards, which will be presented by Stephen Baldwin. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Mary Rose Museum sets course for top prize double

‹ THE MARY ROSE MUSEUM has taken the top prize in the Building Magazine Project of the Year category at the Building Awards 2014. The prestigious panel of judges selected the museum in Portsmouth Dockyard from a shortlist that included some of the most high-profile construction projects in the UK. Madani Sow, chairman of main contractor Bouygues UK, said: “The new Mary Rose Museum combines contemporary architecture, sensitive preservation and a highly complex build process to showcase one of the most ambitious conservation projects ever undertaken.” The Mary Rose Museum is said to be the most ambitious heritage construction project seen in Europe this decade. The new building was constructed around and over the top of the ‘hot box’ which houses the Mary Rose, Henry VIII’s flagship which sank in The Solent in 1545 and was raised from the seabed in 1982. The dry dock in which the ship’s hull sits is itself a Grade One-listed structure, so all work had to be undertaken under the watchful eye of English Heritage. In April it was announced that the museum is also one of six finalists selected for the Art Fund Prize for Museum of the Year 2014. This prestigious award celebrates the achievements of the best UK museums and galleries and recognises an exceptional standard of excellence. q

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Change to listed consent system now in force ‹ A NUMBER OF changes have

been introduced to the system of listed building consent. The new measures came into force in April and form part of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act. Culture Minister Ed Vaizey said: “Listed buildings are a rich part of this country’s heritage and it is only right that we try to help those in charge of looking after them. These new measures will uphold levels of existing heritage protection, whilst also simplifying the process so that those within the heritage sector and owners are not bogged down in bureaucracy.” The new provisions introduce a number of new mechanisms regarding listed building consent. They include Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreements, Local Listed Building Consent Orders and Certificates of Lawfulness of Proposed Works. According to English Heritage: “The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (ERR) Act 2013 has introduced a number of changes to the legal framework protecting heritage in England. These are aimed at making protection more efficient and effective. They will not reduce protection for the aspects of historic buildings and sites that the public value.” Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreements allow listed building consent to be granted for specified works of alteration or extension, but not demolition, to individual or groups of listed buildings covered by the Agreement and for its duration. A Local Listed Building Consent Order is made by the local planning authority and grants listed building consent for works of any description for the alteration or extension, but not demolition, of listed buildings in their area for the duration of the Order. Both schemes will allow works which would otherwise require a series of grants for listed building consent to be dealt with by a single consent mechanism, potentially covering a much longer period than a standard listed building consent. A Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Works provides formal confirmation that the proposed works of alteration or extension, but not demolition, of a building do not require listed building consent because they do not affect the character of the listed building as a building of special architectural or historic interest. The Listed Property Owners’ Club commented: “This package of reforms is welcome, but it is important to be aware that the provisions now on the statute book were designed primarily to resolve problems encountered by commercial developers and infrastructure providers, and not specifically intended to benefit individual owners. “So the question remains whether the new legislation will make much difference to the hundreds of thousands of individual listed property owners responsible for so much of England’s built heritage: from cottages to country houses, suburban villas to urban terraces.” q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

NG Bailey completes technical milestone at Manchester Central Library ‹ NG BAILEY HAS COMPLETED and handed over the paper

archive area of Manchester Central Library – marking a key technical milestone in the ambitious transformation of Manchester’s Town Hall Extension and Central Library. The renovation of the paper storage rooms was a particularly important part of the project, to preserve the library’s most valuable paper archives in environmental conditions meeting National Archives standards whilst reducing the carbon footprint, fuel and other operating costs. It involved installing powered racking for the books, pamphlets and other documents, as well as stringent heating and lighting controls. Mike Darlington, managing director of NG Bailey’s Engineering division, said: “This project has been a real opportunity to use our expertise installing state-of-the-art, 21st century services into a preserved Grade II* listed building. “It has also been an exciting challenge to meet the standards required for a building which is listed. We had to work really hard to install the modern facilities and air conditioning within an existing fabric that couldn’t be touched. Our design and construction teams worked extremely closely with the client and English Heritage to achieve the results. “Alongside this we had to control the humidity of an area with floors made out of concrete – so securing a stable environment with such a porous material was a big achievement for us.” Now complete, the transformed Town Hall Extension and Central Library has provided a bright and spacious ground floor, which was previously closed to the public, into a light and airy space with a cafe,

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The circular desk and oculus in the reading room were carefully restored by Andrew G Podmore & Son Ltd performance area and film booths. There is also a specialist search room where staff can help readers to access some of the library’s most historic and valuable works, which are stored in the climatecontrolled book depositories on the lower floor. More than 2,000 people passed through the doors of the St Peter’s Square landmark in the first three hours after it reopened. q

Another busy year ahead for Recclesia – at home and abroad ‹ 2013 WAS AN extremely busy year for Chester-based historic

and Hampshire, as well as some highly technical medieval glass conservation work on Anglesey and a very large restoration project in building conservation specialist Recclesia Ltd, with contracts all over the Bristol. UK and further afield, including orders from Japan, enquiries from India Recclesia managing director Jamie Moore was very enthusiastic about and Canada and three contracts successfully completed in the Republic the year ahead, saying: “2014 is turning out to be another very busy of Ireland. year for us. Working internationally is presenting us with some new The year started at the 18th century Caernarfon Market Hall, one of challenges and there have been some steep learning curves, but the the most fascinating sites of interest in the town. Grants were awarded team we have here have risen to the tasks admirably. by Cadw and the local authority to fund essential masonry, metalwork “Our ability to offer several conservation disciplines in-house is and joinery repair works to the external envelope of the building, guided seen as a major boon to clients and architects as it makes for a better by Donald Insall Associates. informed and more joined-up approach to building conservation.” R Church building, masonry and stained glass conservation projects also kept the firm busy in Shropshire, with EH grant-funded projects completed • For further information visit the firm’s website at www.recclesia.com at six churches in the county for various conservation architects. and you can follow @Recclesia on Twitter. At the same time, the glass studio completed the epic task of conserving four hundred stained glass windows at Manchester Town Hall as part of the £100M transformation project. 2014 is set to be another busy year for the company, with a number of church building projects confirmed alongside a brimming order book for their well known stained glass studio. Our main photo shows the Grade I listed Witley Court in Worcestershire where Recclesia’s masons are currently working on the latest phase of masonry conservation for English Heritage. They are also busy on five churches in Shropshire and Cheshire where masonry repairs, stained glass conservation and re-roofing have been commissioned, all funded by English Heritage grant awards. The glass studio has seen a significant increase in demand for new commissions, and is currently working on two The 18th century Caernarfon Market Hall large projects for clients in London www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Crossrail skeletons were Black Death victims ‹ NEW RESEARCH ON skeletons found

during construction of the Crossrail project reveals many died of plague during the 14th century Black Death pandemic, while others died during later plague outbreaks. The 25 skeletons were uncovered in Charterhouse Square, Farringdon, during March last year. It provided the first evidence of the location of London’s first Black Death emergency burial ground, established in 1348 and referenced in historical records as being in what is now modern day Farringdon. Because of the burial ground’s historical importance an exceptional amount of research analysis has taken place on the skeletons to understand the life and death of Londoners affected by the Black Death. From the teeth, scientists found traces of the DNA of the Yersinia pestis bacterium, which was responsible for the Black Death plague, confirming the individuals had contact with the deadly disease prior to their death. Carbon-14 dating has revealed at least two distinct periods of burials, the earliest is during the period of the Black Death in 1348-50, followed by a later period dating from the early to mid-1400s. Crossrail’s lead archaeologist Jay Carver, who is heading up the research, said: “Analysis of the Crossrail find has revealed an

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extraordinary amount of information, allowing us to solve a 660-year-old mystery. This discovery is a hugely important step forward in documenting and understanding Europe’s most devastating pandemic. “Historical sources told us that thousands of burials of Black Death victims were made in the 14th century in the area that is now modern day Farringdon, but until Crossrail’s discovery archaeologists had been unable to confirm the story.

“What’s really exciting is the bringing together many different lines of evidence to create a picture of such a devastating world event as the Black Death. Historians, archaeologists, micro-biologists and physicists are all working together to chart the origins and development of one of the world’s worst endemic diseases and help today’s researchers in ancient and modern diseases better understand the evolution of these bacteria.” q

World famous gates are restored by Yorkshire’s Topp team ‹ THE MAGNIFICENT SOUTH entrance

gates of the famous Piece Hall in Halifax have been re-installed following an extensive programme to repair and restore them to their original condition and decorative scheme. The Piece Hall’s south gates were made in 1871 by George Smith and Co of Glasgow. They have a wrought iron framework and each gate bears panels depicting John the Baptist. Each panel is filled with a grey iron ornamental casting. The intricate designs contain many clues to a fascinating local history and provide a suitably grand and colourful entrance to Calderdale’s most important heritage building. The work was carried out by Yorkshire company Topp and Co, who had the gates for over a year while they were repaired, conserved and repainted. The conservation work was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The work involved removing the gates and bringing them to Topp and Co’s workshop. Consultation was undertaken on the proposal for the new colour scheme, which uses strong, rich Victorian colours appropriate to the era of the design and construction of the ornate gates. At the workshop, the heritage colour scheme was reintroduced and the wear and tear of over 100 years of use was repaired. The gates returned home to the Piece Hall in outstanding

The re-opening ceremony condition and ready for a renewed future. The gates are of considerable size and weight and the standard of the workmanship is extremely good. Particularly impressive is the forging of the back stile, which is forged in one

Chris Topp joins INTBAU ‹ COMPANY PRINCIPAL CHRIS TOPP has

become the latest member of the INTBAU College of Traditional Practitioners – an elite international professional body for practitioners in traditional urban design, architecture and the building arts who have a sustained output of traditional work. Membership is limited to practitioners of the highest standard in the academic, professional, artistic, trade, craft and practical activities concerned with building, architecture and urbanism who support the objectives of INTBAU. “It’s a great privilege to be invited to join this association and it’s an honour for both myself and the company,” said Chris, who is thought to be the first blacksmith to have been accepted into the organisation. Chris has spent a lifetime in the quest for higher standards across the historic ironwork sector, both through his company and also the National Heritage Ironwork Group of which he is a founder member. This crusade has been inspired by his desire to sustain the work of the blacksmith – mainly because, according to Chris, “It’s so much fun to do!” q

with the bottom rail and the two hinges. Says company principal Chris Topp: “In September 2010 we did a survey and report on the state of the gates and surrounding stonework. The condition of the left hand top hinge caused concern and, although apparently unlikely to actually fail, could hardly be considered safe. Some urgency was placed on finding a remedy to the difficulty of opening the gates and the resulting shaking, as this was causing further damage. To achieve that major work would be required to the hinges. “We also suggested that while the gates are removed they received attention. We observed that there was wastage to the bottom rails, particularly of the right hand gate, and a new piece of wrought iron should be put in to replace the wasted section. It is accepted conservation practice to fix replacement structural sections by electric welding, although care must be taken not to cause any distortion, which will risk cracking the neighbouring castings. Other remedial work was also suggested.” The work went out to competitive tender and in November 2011 Topp and Co were awarded the contract. They removed the gates the following month and estimated each of them to weigh around four tonnes. A special lifting frame had to be built to help with the removal and lorries with specialist lifting equipment on board were hired. Once the paint was removed, the original colours were discovered and application was made to the appropriate authorities to get the colours changed back to something close to the vibrant ones that would have been consistent with the era the gates were made. q

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Laidler’s Bowl

Work continues on the Laidler

Bowl

‹ IN THE LAST ISSUE of Ecclesiastical and Heritage World we reported on the restoration of the ‘Laidler Bowl’ being

undertaken by ornamental leadwork specialist Brian Turner. The thickness of the lead means that the process of repair, restoration and conservation of the bowl – made by a plumber named A B Laidler, probably at the beginning of the 20th century – will take several months to complete. Brian has updated us on the progress to date. “The base has now been strengthened and restored,” he said. “I have tried to only replace with new lead where it is needed and where extra strength is required. There were 35 to 40 repairs required and with gentle warming and reshaping we now have it back looking its stunning self and retaining its aged patina. “The next stage will be to fit a stainless steel rib cage. This will support and take the weight from the old lead base and transfer it to the new hidden support. The inner bowl will then be reinstated.” The pictures show the complexity of the work involved and we look forward to showing the completed project in, possibly, our next issue. q

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The Clink restaurant opens at HMP Brixton

listed Governors House converted to gourmet restaurant ‹ A GRADE II listed building at Brixton Prison has been converted

into a high end restaurant run by some of its prisoners. Architects Purcell secured planning and listed building consent for the scheme last year and the newly refurbished building officially opened to the public on 27th February. The new Clink restaurant is situated in the centre of Brixton prison in the Grade II listed former Governors House. The three-story building has been fully refurbished and its ground floor now accommodates a 100 seat restaurant linked to a new professional kitchen in an adjacent building, a private dining area seating up to 24 guests and a meeting room for up to 10 delegates. The two floors above provide a further three rooms for business meetings, including a suite ideal for larger meetings with breakout space and private kitchen. The former Governors House dates back to the early 19th century and is The Clink Charity’s first restaurant in a listed building. Octagonal in form, the brick building once overlooked the prison’s airing yards. In recent years it served as storage and administrative space. Brixton’s Clink restaurant is the third training restaurant to be set up by The Clink Charity. The charity’s restaurants implement a five step programme to educate and equip prisoners with the skills to take up employment on their release and are reliant on donations and income from diners. The first Clink restaurant opened in May 2009 at HMP High Down in Surrey and a second was established at HMP Cardiff in September 2013. The restaurants have become extremely successful, in terms of offering rehabilitation and training for prisoners as well as proving popular with the public. Her Majesty’s Prison Services (HMPS) is supporting The Clink Charity in their bid to set up 10 Clink restaurants by 2017. The project at Brixton was overseen by project managers and principal contractor Mitie. Adam Al-Shemmeri, assistant project manager for Mitie commented: “Working on this project at HMP Brixton was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work Mitie are undertaking as part of a successful TFM contract on the wider MoJ Estate. We have proven the flexibility of Mitie as a TFM provider to successfully deliver major project

works whilst engaged in all facets of the routine maintenance.” Before the fit out could commence, many of its unsympathetic services, partition walls, suspended ceilings and decoration were removed to reinstate the building’s original floor plan as much as possible. The result is a light and open restaurant area, which has been furnished with contemporary fixtures and fittings made by prisoners from HMP Frankland in Durham. Externally, any damaged brickwork was repaired and the clock on top of the north elevation has been restored. Work on site took four months, though there was a short setback as the project approached practical completion in early February. Due to heavy rainfall, the roof collapsed, flooding the interior. Fortunately the damage was minimal and the contractor was able to respond quickly and reinstate the affected areas.

Associate, Martin Dunseath from Purcell said: “The Clink Charity is playing a very active role in the rehabilitation and training of prisoners while at the same time is benefitting the wider community by introducing new restaurant facilities. The Clink restaurant at Brixton prison has given new purpose to what was an underused listed building and I hope this will encourage other prisons to consider the alternative uses for their existing building stock.” Chris Moore, chief executive of The Clink Charity commented: “The transformation of the Governors House is really quite remarkable. The restaurant, meeting rooms and private dining area are something that you would expect to see in central London, not in the centre of Brixton prison and it is something we are hugely proud of. “Not only does the transformation of the site mean we can continue to expand our programme to reduce reoffending, training and releasing qualified ex-offenders into the hospitality industry but it means we can also change the general public’s perception of rehabilitation programmes.” q

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World Heritage bid is underway ‹ THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT the Lake District was to have backing

from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in its bid for World Heritage status was a recognition by the government of the importance of the National Park to the nation. DCMS confirmed earlier this year that the National Park was to be the UK’s nomination for 2016 World Heritage inscription. The news was welcomed by the Lake District National Park Partnership, which has been campaigning to have the universally acclaimed region listed for its spectacular cultural landscape. Chair of the Lake District World Heritage Bid, Lord Clark of Windermere, said: “It would provide the globally recognised branding the Lake District, Cumbria and our tourism industries are seeking. It would tell the story of what makes this place so special to the outside world, and to the people of Cumbria. It will give the opportunity to promote this unique status, increase civic pride and attract more cultural tourism, boosting our economy.” Chief executive of the Lake District National Park, Richard Leafe, added it

was an exciting and positive breakthrough for the Lake District and Cumbria. He explained: “World Heritage inscription will boost the international profile of the Lake District's unique awe-inspiring landscape, which has evolved over thousands of years. “We believe it is possible to strike the balance between conserving our historical cultural roots at the same time as encouraging regeneration to meet the needs of a thriving, modern region. World Heritage designation can help us meet this tough challenge. Attracting valuable international cultural tourism will also be a catalyst for increased investment in heritage, culture and farming to help us make the most of our greatest asset, the spectacular cultural landscape.” Once the nomination has been submitted, it will undergo a demanding 18 month process of scrutiny and evaluation by UNESCO and its advisory body, the International Council on Monuments and Sites. UNESCO's World Heritage Committee is expected to take the final decision on the Lake District in July 2017. q

Restoration of unique church ceilings now complete ‹ MAY WILL SEE THE official unveiling of the

new ceilings at St Bridget’s Church in Brigham, one of Cumbria’s oldest churches. The event will be marked by three connected events over the weekend of 10-11 May. On 10 May there will be an open event at the church, where all are welcome to view the ceilings and find out more about what makes them so special. That evening, in Christ Church, Cockermouth, there will be a presentation on Victorian Brigham by historian James Perry. The following day, Sunday 11 May, there will be a rededication service for the ceilings by the Bishop of Carlisle at St Bridget’s Church. St Bridget’s was granted £48,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore and repair its architecturally-significant ceilings – and the timing of the project’s completion is particularly significant as the historic ceilings are 150 years old this year. The ceilings were created by famed architect William Butterfield and are believed to be among only six surviving examples of his work in the country. Butterfield was based in London but carried out work on St Bees Priory and built Lamplugh Church. The beautifully painted panels in Brigham’s Grade One-listed church were put in danger by a leaking roof. Project organiser and village resident Derek Bainbridge said: “The panels are particularly important as they are made of paint on plaster, rather than on wood, and experts said it was of national interest to preserve them because of their rarity. The paint had become very fragile and when the leak rotted the beams the only way to repair it was to take sections of the ceiling out. That was when we launched the project to restore the ceiling to its original condition.” Fundraising has been going on since the summer of 2012. It began with a sponsored cover-to-cover reading of the King James Bible, which took four days and raised a massive £10,000. Other community initiatives have involved schoolchildren from Brigham and Cockermouth, and local quilt makers who have created a Butterfield-inspired wall hanging, which will be blessed at the rededication service. q

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Apprentices land heritage jobs and further study ‹ A PIONEERING Lake District

apprenticeship scheme aimed at stemming the decline in rural and heritage skills has seen its protégés clinch coveted jobs. Of the eight who became the first Lake District National Park (LDNP) Fell Futures intake, seven have achieved full-time employment or are working for the next level of qualifications. The vision to coach the next generation of countryside workers found national acclaim when the scheme was runner-up in the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards 2013. Running since September 2012, it is a partnership between the LDNP, United Utilities, Forestry Commission, National Trust and Environment Agency, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. With jobs now guaranteed in key conservation organisations, the apprentices operated across the National Park, putting in hundreds of days’ work on footpaths, bridges, boundaries, woodlands, rivers and habitats. They also attended Newton Rigg College at Penrith to complete intermediate and advanced level diplomas in environmental conservation. Apprenticeship supervisor Matt Eaves said that, as the young people gained invaluable experience, partner organisations benefited from extra help from ‘a very dedicated, enthusiastic and eager to learn group’. He added: “Positions have been found with LDNP, South Lakeland District Council, Lakes Tree Surgeons and BAE Systems and three are carrying on with their studies. They have learned a raft of skills, including forestry management, tree planting, natural river bank stabilisation, dry stone walling, fencing, hedge planting and laying and fell path construction.” q

Cumbria company shouts its achievements from the rooftops

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According to our records your company has achieved Heritage Register status at Craft Roofer level and therefore please find attached the new Craft Roofer logo for use on your stationery, email, livery etc.

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on the website of Cumbria Roofing North West Ltd in January this year, to let the world know how proud the company and its staff are of its exalted status. Cumbria Roofing is the North West’s leading family run roofing business and one of the foremost heritage contractors in the county. Based in West Cumbria, typical areas covered are Windermere, Keswick, Penrith, Ulverston, Kendal and Ullswater. However, for large contracts the expert roofers will travel across the UK. They are able to carry out full renovations on all period and heritage roofs with all types of repairs, refurbishments and other roofing

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works undertaken. They work with only the very best materials, including period stone, traditional slate and high-level lead and copper. Cumbria Roofing have also established a successful domestic roofing business, specialising in older houses and farms. Older buildings naturally need more work and repair, the company recognises, but it is worth it to keep the building looking as good as when it was first built all those years ago. And the roof is one of the most prominent parts of a period house. Says Cumbria Roofing: “Making sure your roof is in keeping with the rest of the house isn’t as hard as you might think, by using a

roofing contractor with plenty of experience in heritage roofing. By using the same materials and methods of roofing, they can give you a seamless finish that gives the same look as when it was first made. Even if you only need a small repair, using the wrong materials will stand out and take away from the authenticity of your home.” In addition to having achieved Craft Roofer status on the Heritage Roofing Register, Cumbria Roofing was also listed as a finalist in the Heritage section of the 2013 Roofing Awards for the reroofing of Lowther Castle. q

Cumbrian castle is largest project to figure in Heritage Roofing finals ‹ CUMBRIA ROOFING’S

reroofing of Lowther Castle, near Penrith, was the largest project to feature among the finalists of the Heritage section in last year’s Roofing Awards. The 19th-century stately home (it was never really a castle as such) was occupied by the Lowther family until 1936, when it was vacated by the 5th Earl. Known as a sporting figure, he donated the original Lonsdale Belts for boxing and was involved in the founding of the Automobile Association. His passion for the colour yellow led to the epithet the ‘Yellow Earl’ and is reflected in the AA’s familiar livery. Cumbria Roofing began work in May 2011 and completed the project by the end of 2012. The first job was to make the structure safe so the remaining slates could be removed. Then the joinery work could begin. The re-roofing began with the clock tower and moved around the castle’s ‘horseshoe’ structure, including 22 turrets. Following that, the famous sculpture gallery was completed. Finally, the rainwater goods were installed, having been repaired and restored at the company’s workshop in Whitehaven. The job was done to such a high standard it reached the finals of the 2013 Roofing Awards. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Scottish Lime Centre offers courses at historic restoration site ‹ THE SCOTTISH LIME CENTRE TRUST is running a number of

courses over the spring and summer. They include courses for those who own and run traditional buildings as well as architects and contractors. One of the courses on offer is Repairing Traditional Masonry P1: Professional Level 1. It is the centre’s most popular two-day workshop for building professionals and provides an introduction to the effective conservation and repair of traditional masonry structures and buildings, for the most part using traditional lime-based mortars. By the end of the course those attending will be able to recognise vernacular and historic finishes to masonry buildings and will have an understanding of building diagnostics to develop specifications in relation to exposure, season, substrates and the nature of masonry repairs required. The course is particularly suitable for building and heritage professionals such as architects, surveyors or planners, but will also be of interest to homeowners, those responsible for maintenance work on traditional buildings or those considering a renovation or conversion project. Those attending will gain an ability to determine best practice for the effective conservation and repair of traditional masonry buildings, an

understanding of analysis techniques to match and specify mortars for repair work and an ability to create repair strategies for repointing works. They will also have an understanding of the setting characteristics and aftercare required for successful curing of traditional mortars. The course will be held at the Penicuik House training centre in Midlothian. The state-of-the-art training centre (pictured) has been created within the ruin of Penicuik House, providing a purpose built space for training activities in the use of traditional building materials and techniques. The Penicuik House Preservation Trust, in partnership with the Scottish Lime Centre Trust, is currently undertaking the consolidation and preservation of the historical structure, making the building and selected surrounding areas available for the public to enjoy. The project is also delivering considerable training benefits with a wide range of courses, events and volunteer opportunities available. q

Conference will celebrate 40 years of the lime revival ‹ In 1974 Robert and Eve Baker pioneered the use of lime for the

conservation of the figures on the west front of Wells Cathedral. The event is considered as the start of the lime revival in England. This year the annual Conference and Gathering of the Building Limes Forum commemorates 40 years of the lime revival with lectures and visits looking at the work at Wells and developments in the four decades since. The event will be based at the University of Bath and speakers will include some of the pioneers who worked with Robert and Eve Baker at Wells and whose lives have revolved around lime ever since. Others will have been involved in some of the developments in lime technology in the last four decades, including some of those at the forefront of current developments. The Baker Memorial Lecture will be given in Wells Town Hall by David Odgers, one of the UK’s leading experts in the conservation of historic buildings and who worked with the Bakers in the 1970s. q • For more information visit www.buildinglimesforum.org.uk.

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Are you ready to discover the secrets of the tower?

‹ CHESTER CATHEDRAL HAS begun

inviting visitors to take a 900-year journey through locked doors and hidden rooms with its new guided tour, Cathedral at Height. With breathtaking views, medieval mysteries, ancient bells and a defeated king, the new attraction allows visitors to take a guided tour of some of the cathedral’s ‘secret spaces’, including the old bell ringing chamber and the galleries above the nave. The tour allows visitors to walk along the cathedral triforiums – shallow arched galleries within the thickness of the inner wall which are positioned above the nave – and catch an unusual overhead glimpse of two jewels of the cathedral’s interior. The organ is Victorian and boasts 4,864 pipes, while the ornate wooden choir stalls date back to the 14th century and are the finest example of their kind in the country. Visitors can view the cathedral’s Victorian stained glass windows in detail as they tiptoe along the elevated galleries. They are also able to peer up at the tower’s intersecting arches of stone at ceiling level – this intricate feature has been dubbed the Crown of Stone and is unique among UK cathedrals. Along the way there are glimpses of original Roman columns that were recycled by builders in the eleventh century. The tour includes 216 steps and a series of winding spiral staircases and takes in a breathtaking view of the interior of the building from the east gallery. It culminates at the top of the cathedral’s central tower, at 127ft the highest vantage point in the city, with

an open air panorama that reveals one city, two nations and five counties. And it wouldn’t be the complete tour without an expansive and elevated view of the cathedral nave from the east gallery (pictured). This vantage point allows visitors to take in the magnificent building in its entirety. There they can take a minute or two for reflection and silence. The Cathedral at Height tour has many stories to tell. Perhaps one of the most captivating is that of a defeated king. According to folklore, Charles I watched the Battle of Rowton Moor from the vantage point of the cathedral tower in 1645. Unfortunately for him, his Royalist troops were defeated and he was forced to make a hasty retreat to safety, down the tower’s winding staircase and away from the city. There are, of course, also tales about everyday people – people who helped to make the cathedral what it is today. Along the tour route there are a series of ‘little faces’ carved into the stonework of the cathedral’s ceiling. The faces date back to medieval times and are thought to be depictions of workmen who worked on the building during this period. The Cathedral at Height project is funded by a £1.3m grant from Cheshire West and Chester Council and forms part of the council’s One City Plan. The cathedral appointed William Anelay Ltd as the project contractor to prepare the cathedral tower, tower roof, bell-ringing chamber and bell-frame chamber for an unparalleled level of public access.

Development work began last summer and the consultancy team comprised Turner and Townsend, Donald Insall Associates, Ramboll UK and Bob Costello Associates. The bell-ringing chamber has been transformed into a modern exhibition space which will tell the story of the cathedral’s bells. The bell-frame chamber has been converted into a multisensory visitor area and makes use of state-of-the-art, specially-commissioned splitscreen images and surround-sound technology. The top of the tower – a place for tourists to pause, take photographs and enjoy the view – now features a new visitor walkway and interpretative panels. The medieval staircases have been repaired and stonemasons have worked in the elevated galleries. The 100-year-old tower clock, an original feature of the cathedral’s bell-ringing chamber but removed in the 1960s, has been restored by specialists Smiths of Derby and will now be fitted back onto its original brackets in the central tower. A carillon – a musical box which allowed one person to ring eight bells simultaneously using a handle – has also been returned to its original home in the chamber. Chester Cathedral’s heritage manager Nick Fry said: “We are thrilled to be able to reveal more of this magnificent building and share more of our fascinating history and heritage via new stories and new perspectives.” Each tour is made up of 12 people and during peak times it is anticipated that it will run up to 13 times a day, helping to make the cathedral the premier visitor attraction within the city walls. R www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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Stained glass conservation and repair continues at Chester Cathedral ‹ THE STAINED GLASS conservators at

Recclesia Stained Glass in Chester have been working with Chester Cathedral since 1994. Over these 20 years the team have worked on a number of the Cathedral’s windows and are currently working on those to both the North Transept, where they are addressing problems with clerestory level glass, and the Bell Tower, which contains some quite unusual Dalle de Verre glass art on the ground floor, ahead of plans to refurbish the ground floor space. However, by far their most challenging project was the conservation and repair of the Chapter House window, which tells the story of the dissolution of the monasteries and was made by well known Victorian makers Heaton, Butler and Bayne. The window is one of the largest at the Cathedral and for this reason it presented some significant challenges. The entire window had become unstable and the leadwork of the centre lancet was so weak that it had folded like a concertina across several panels. Each panel was a little over four feet square, so the task of removing this and the rest of the window had to be very carefully planned. There was the obvious manual handling difficulty, but this was compounded by the fact that the process of removing each panel meant simultaneously unfolding the leadwork – with the glass still in it – in order to relieve it from the masonry. The removal was painstaking and very slow, but bit by bit the centre lancet, along with the rest of the total of five panels, was removed section by section and taken back to the studio. Following extensive assessment, the widespread structural failure of the lead net was deemed too severe and the decision was made to relead the entire window into new lead cames. In some cases it was possible to retain the original leadwork, either in full or in part, but the sheer size and weight of this particular window, and its dramatic failure in some areas, meant that the risk to the painted glass was too great to contemplate leaving structural weaknesses. The failure of the leadwork had also resulted in damage to the painted glass, which had suffered cracks due to movement and, in the worst case, complete loss of a few sections where the glass had been completely crushed. Using carefully applied conservation techniques, it is perfectly possible to repair cracked glass in most circumstances. There are several ways of doing this, but the most common are repair by edge-bonding the glass back together and applying a protective back-plate, or where this is not possible, inserting a lead section through the break so that both sides of the cracked section are retained within the window. Where glass had been lost altogether, sections were reproduced in the traditional manner to in-fill the gaps. These were signed and dated beneath the lead leaf so as to provide a permanent record of the intervention for conservators who might attend to the window again in the far future. The studio worked on the project solidly for six months and the reinstated window received much praise. q

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Getting the heating right is a matter of taking the right advice ‹ KEEPING OLD BUILDINGS warm – or

more importantly, keeping the occupants warm – is fraught with pitfalls and difficulty. Designing and installing a new heating system for any ancient building is, therefore a job for an expert, of which there are a number. Some specialise specifically in churches and others work within the heritage attraction sector. The main issues concern the appropriateness of the proposed improvements for the building, ensuring the system does not actually damage the building because it does not take into account the need of the fabric to ‘breathe’ and making sure the installation itself does not change or damage the fabric of the building. Researchers from the Department of Architecture at Cambridge University state in a report: “When a historic building is heated, guidance is required to ensure energy efficient operation and maintenance of the heating system and its components and to reduce energy consumption.” The paper goes on to detail the issues involved. “The choice of heating system should consider three factors: occupants’ satisfaction, conservation of historic fabric and artefacts.”

There is, fortunately, also a wealth of advice on the subject from many authorities. In England, English Heritage publishes a guide to commissioning work in churches and other places of worship. The guide, New Work in Historic Places of Worship, states: “Effective heating is essential for the continued use of historic buildings, but the wrong sort of heating can have damaging effects on building fabric. Historic fabric benefits from a stable environment, which can be assisted by providing a low, constant temperature to help to dispel damp and reduce condensation.” The guide goes on to detail a number of methods of heating and details the pros and cons of each. Similar guides have been published by the Church of England, Historic Scotland and Cadw in Wales, which also publishes a guide to installing micro-generation systems. The methods are numerous, ranging from traditional gas boilers and radiators, balanced flue heaters and storage heaters to renewable energy sources. The latter

include solar PVs, ground source and air source heat pumps. Indeed the National Trust is pioneering the use of marine source heat pumps. In the following pages, we look at a number of heating projects in churches and ancient buildings, all of which have carried out by acknowledged experts in the field. R

Minimal impact approach helps reduce heating costs ‹ ECO FRIENDLY INSTALLATIONS are an independent drilling

company who also install renewable heating technologies with minimal disruption. Using the unique capabilities of their radial rig, the company are able to drill beneath existing buildings, foundations and ground works to install bore holes for use with ground source heat pumps. They also install a number of other renewable energy solutions which can be sympathetically installed to help their clients reduce their heating and hot water bills and help preserve the functionality of the building. Historical buildings are of great importance to our national identity and heritage, and as a nation we incur great costs trying to keep them in good repair so they can continue to be enjoyed. Renewable heating is one answer to making the cost of maintaining these buildings

manageable. The company’s ‘minimal impact’ approach means that historical buildings can remain functional and warm without costing the earth or sacrificing any of the original features or charm of the building. They use a team of dedicated professionals to reach a solution which best suits the needs of the users, the requirements of the building and most importantly, helps to reduce heating costs. If you would like a more in-depth explanation of Eco Friendly Installations’ radial drilling method and the benefits it can bring, or any of the other renewable energy solutions they offer, then please contact them at their offices where one of their advisors will be happy to discuss your project with you. R • Call 01654

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Heat the church – but don’t burn the children!

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natural gas, oil and LPG, Manchester based HeatinGlobal Ltd are specialists in designing, planning and installing church heating systems specifically to meet the individual requirements of any church or place of worship. A recent project at the Jubilee Centre in Wallasey posed an unusual challenge however – how to heat the church economically, without burning the children in the congregation! The Jubilee Centre had contacted the company to undertake the task of replacing the whole church heating system. The existing system had high running costs and was taking almost 24 hours to fully heat the building. The boilers were past their time and a more energy efficient system was needed to heat the church. The church’s old cast iron radiators were slow to warm up and, once they had reached

the required temperature, had a tendency to burn the children in church. The original option looked at to heat the church was a gas warm air heating system which was cheap to run and install, however there were issues with the amount of external wall space. The youth room and office room, however, had everything needed for independent gas heaters which would allow the church to just heat the space required and two Drugasar Kamara 7 heaters were chosen for this area. The main body of the church was then heated by fan assisted radiators installed in place of the old radiators. These new fan assisted radiators not only boosted the church heating and reduced the overall heat up time to four hours, but the units are also cool case and so there were no longer any issues with children burning themselves. Church warden Andy Seagar was certainly

impressed with the result. “The heating performed great today at service and the church reached temperature earlier than we all expected,” he said. “I was even surprised to find the room thermostat shutting off the heating which we have never had before. We are grateful for all the help and advice provided by HeatinGlobal.” R

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The secret of keeping warm is found in the Highland air ‹ KEEPING AN OLD AND draughty church warm is very expensive

these days – and energy prices are probably going to increase year-onyear. One very efficient and eco-friendly way of keeping a congregation warm is the installation of an air source heat pump to power the heating system. Because you are only paying for the transfer of heat – instead of fuel to create the heat – bills are kept to a minimum and, because you are not burning carbon-emitting gas or oil, you are also helping the environment. One of the leading specialists in the supply of these systems is Alba Air Energy of Invergarry, in the Scottish Highlands. Indeed, many of their most notable projects have been carried out in the Highlands, where keeping warm at an affordable cost is very much an issue. Alba Air Energy reckon that, for an average church, heating costs could be reduced to as

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little as 60p per day using the system. The energy-efficient pump can be installed in less than a day and after that maintenance is minimal. Also, because the pump can be left running continuously, there are some important structural benefits, particularly when it comes to ancient buildings. The building is less likely to suffer from damp and other problems associated with large old buildings and the British weather. In fact, the open plan nature of most churches or church halls makes an air source heat pump an ideal way of heating the entire building – far more effective than radiators and a superb investment, paying back the capital outlay very quickly. Plus, with the introduction this year of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) for churches and other public buildings, 2.5 pence per kWh produced using an air-to-water heat pump St Margaret’s in Lochgilphead will come from the scheme. One of the company’s clients, who has already reduced the church heating bill from £9,000 to £4,000, will now be able to offset a considerable proportion of that with RHI. The parish priest of St Margaret’s Church in Lochgilphead in the Western Highlands summed up the feelings of most clients when he said: “It all happened according to plan and St Margaret’s – building, parishioners and bank balance – is reaping the benefits.” An early client was the Church of Our Lady and St Finnan in historic Glenfinnan, where fantastic results from work undertaken on a previous project were successfully applied. CEO of Alba, Bill Hall takes up the story: “Alba had been approached by a client who used the system at home, posing the question, ‘If this works so well in my home why can we not use this in our cold stone-built church that costs a fortune to heat and we are still cold?’ Why not, we thought, all things are possible.” They did all the usual heat loss calculations on the building, but having considered the stone walls, high ceiling, single glazing and wind blowing off the sea, they threw the calculator out and applied a practical solution to the problem. Following consultations with major supply partner Panasonic, it was decided to install some units on an experimental basis and to model the building at both extremes – from no heating at all to overkill and too expensive to run. The result was so successfully that the congregation numbers increased, as did the visitors – some coming just to see how well the heating worked. Alba likes to think that a lot of cross denominational visiting occurred because of it. The groundwork and investment in that initial project has paid dividends both for Alba as a business. More importantly, it has allowed them to deliver affordable systems that heat the congregation and maintain the fabric of the building. Says Bill Hall: “Clients experience running costs on average in the order of £600 per annum, larger buildings can cost more. Our team will visit, assess, provide a quote and guarantee the system with a full seven-year parts and labour warranty.” R

DRU Art series gas wall heaters selected by Primrose Hill Church, Dudley ‹ PRIMROSE HILL CONGREGATIONAL

Church in Dudley, near Birmingham, has been in existence for 160 years and the present building has stood for over 130 years. It was built over one of the Earl of Dudley’s coal mines and, despite tilting due to historic subsidence, the building is now stable and is a thriving part of the local community. The church caters for around 250 visitors per week. As well as its regular Sunday services, it hosts Bible classes, Brownies, a youth club, dance, drama and many other activities. After having its old boiler condemned in the autumn of 2013, the church embarked on the search for a new, modern heating system to replace the existing central heating. After taking advice from their local gas installer, the committee selected DRU Art series balanced flue gas wall heaters. The heaters use natural convection, drawing air from outside the building for combustion and expelling waste gases outside using a concentric flue. They can be operated with no electrical supply or connected to a central timer switch. They can also be run on natural gas or LPG and are over 70% energy efficient. The heaters only need to be turned on when the building is in use. This provides the church organisers with greater flexibility and control over their heating budget. The recent addition of fan assisted convection means that the heat is more evenly distributed around the building. In conclusion, the church now has a more flexible, comfortable and economical heating system. q

Primrose Hill Church has stood for over 130 years

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What the Beck? Historic home heated by river heat pump ‹ A STUNNING WATERSIDE

property in the village of Crakehall, near Bedale, North Yorkshire has been fitted with an innovative water source heat pump system which generates its energy from Bedale Beck. Graham Senior and his family have lived in the property for 11 years, but decided to carry out major renovation work which included replacing their previous oil fired boiler with a heat pump from Danfoss. The property is a substantial six bedroom listed stone built former mill, which mainly dates back to 1740. Graham said: “I had done lots of research on renewable energy as we were spending over £5k per year on oil, and this was rising every year. As part of our renovations, we wanted to make our bills more affordable and to tap into a renewable energy source. Because we have a river close by, a water source heat pump was the perfect option. “As this is quite a specialist installation, we needed an installer who really knew what they were doing and we visited a similar installation where AV Commercial had installed a water source heat pump for a visitor attraction and fish farm near Skipton. We were really impressed, so asked them to design and install a system for us!” He adds: “Michael Valovin of AV Commercial was really knowledgeable about heat pumps, which was great as he could advise on what would work best for us. It is early days yet as the system has only just been fitted, but we are hoping to reduce our heating bills by at least fifty per cent per year. With the savings we will make on oil, combined with the RHI when it is introduced in spring 2014, the heat pump system should pay for itself in around five years, hopefully less.” AV Commercial designed a system which includes two DHP-L 12 kW ground source heat pumps fitted in an open loop method to extract water from Bedale Beck, which at the closest point is 12 feet away from the property. The system draws water into a well and then pumps it into a plant room 150 feet from the river, where it enters a 1,100 litre settling tank with

reverse washable filter and two heat exchangers deliver heat from river water to the brine loop. The house itself features a Danfoss 400 litre hot water cylinder and a 200 litre buffer tank. Graham Senior required an Abstraction Licence from the Environment Agency, which is essential for anyone using more than 20m3 from a natural water source. Michael Valovin explains: “Water source heat pumps are becoming increasingly popular, because they are the most efficient type available. The water in the beck has a relatively high temperature – of around 9 degrees centigrade in summer, down to 5 degrees in winter – which means that it optimises the running of the heat pump. Using a water source system also meant there was much less need for ground works than with a ground source system, which made it more cost effective and quicker to install. We are confident that the Senior family will make major savings on their heating over the next few years and will enjoy the comfort of having a constantly warm living environment.” The two 12 kW heat pumps supply the property with space heating through under floor heating and oversized radiators in some areas of the property. The heat pump also supplies the home’s hot water needs. Chris Dale from Danfoss Heat Pumps, said: “It made perfect sense on this project for the Senior family to take advantage of natural resources near the property. Water source heat pumps provide a high coefficient of performance, which results in exceptional energy savings and a very natural and sustainable way to provide heating and hot water for a property.” Open loop water source heat pumps are a tried and tested method in Scandinavia and other Northern European countries, where there are many properties located close to water. Danfoss has built its reputation on manufacturing high quality heat pumps for both commercial and domestic applications. The company has a network of approved installers throughout the UK, which it supports through training, as well as with technical and design advice, commissioning and after-sales service. AV Commercial has 10 years’ experience in the heating industry, including four years in the design and installation of heat pump systems in the north of England. The company supplies system designs, installations and any required associated services to both residential and commercial building projects of any size. q • For installations within the north of England, contact AV Commercial via the website www.ag-energy.co.uk or telephone 0113 2172973. AG Energy is a trading name of AV Commercial. More advice can be found on the website www.heatpumps.danfoss.co.uk or by calling 0114 2703900.

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Dernier & Hamlyn develops homegrown

LED solution for new British brasserie ‹ THE RECENTLY OPENED Holborn Dining Room at Rosewood

London offers a menu of British classics with a twist. Its lighting, which was manufactured by Dernier & Hamlyn, complements this philosophy with six eye catching blackened steel oval chandeliers, some 7m long. However their simple lines are not only a discreet hiding place for the emergency lighting that has been fitted to the light fittings’ cross section bars, they are also housing 500 120mm LED globe lamps, custom made to meet the exacting aesthetic and energy usage brief from the restaurant’s designers Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (MBDS). Due to the size of the chandeliers they each have a sub frame, adding to the complexity of the manufacturing process which required mixed construction methods incorporating both laser cutting and making sections by hand. Despite a global search Dernier & Hamlyn and MBDS could not source LED lamps that met the specified criteria for quality, light colour and visual appearance that was required. So working with Midlands based Heritage Lighting, which specialises in LED solutions for heritage buildings, they commissioned bespoke lamps that achieved all of MBDS’ and Rosewood London’s requirements. Dernier & Hamlyn’s joint managing director Jeremy Quantrill said: “Whilst having the LED lamps custom made produced the optimum solution for Holborn Dining’s lighting, it was quite a lengthy process. But it was well worth the effort and the overall effect is not only visually brilliant but it achieves the longevity and energy saving specifications too.” Rosewood London opened late last year marking the first European presence for this ultra-luxury hotel group. Located in Holborn, where the bustling areas of City and West End meet, the hotel is the result of a sensitive transformation of the 1914 Edwardian Belle Epoque building that was previously known as Chancery Court. The original building was designed by H. Percy Monckton and construction began in 1912. The first part was completed in 1914, and it was expanded upon in four stages over nearly 50 years, during which time it was the headquarters for the Pearl Assurance Company. The subsequent transformation of this historic building from Imperialera offices into a London luxury hotel was carried out under the guidance of English Heritage, which lists the principal facades, as well as the interiors of the former East and West Banking Halls (now Holborn Dining Room and the Bar, respectively) and the Grand Staircase as the hotel’s significant heritage features. The guiding philosophy of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is to design each property so that it reflects its location’s history, culture and sensibilities. At Rosewood London this meant that when it came to interior design

and lighting for the most prominent public areas, the bar and restaurant at the front of the hotel, it was essential to select a company that would be sensitive to the building’s history and culture as well as its technical requirements. R • For further information visit the Dernier & Hamlyn website at www.dernier-hamlyn.com.

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Memorialisation following cremation: the options ‹ MANY PEOPLE ARE unsure of the

possibilities of erecting a memorial to a deceased relative who has been cremated, but there are a number of options that are offered in various places around the country. The Memorial Awareness Board – the campaigning organisation set up to promote memorialisation in stone – publishes a list on its website at www.rememberforever.org.uk. MAB recommends that, if your local cemetery or churchyard does not offer the option that you prefer, ask them if they would consider it. It is usual to charge a cemetery fee for each of the options and therefore it brings income for the local authority, as well as allowing choice for the bereaved. Various options are listed by MAB including: • The Book of Remembrance – a traditional form of commemoration, however the book is open on only one day of the year, which means it can only be viewed once every year. Sometimes a wall panel, with names and

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dates can be added. These are usually leased for a 20 year period. • Granite bench plaques – similar to wall panels, but the ‘wall’ is simply the back of the granite bench. Again, the plaques are usually leased for a period of time. • Granite benches – a relatively new option, replacing the high maintenance wooden benches. They can accommodate many names and are only slightly higher in price than a quality wooden bench. Once inscribed by a monumental mason they become valueless to anyone else and they are also very heavy. They can be placed near to an existing family memorial, but the position must be agreed with the cemetery in advance. • Rose garden wedges – usually wedge shaped memorials that go round the edge of a rose garden. The ashes are often scattered in the rose bed. Most options have the wedges on a lease of around 20 years. q

Two of the options for memorialisation are rose garden wedges (top) and granite bench plaques

War memorial conservation will mark WWI centenary ‹ THE ANNOUNCEMENT IN December by Prime Minister David

Cameron that £5m is being made available to help local communities conserve, repair, protect and interpret their First World War memorials, cemeteries and burial sites was warmly welcomed by the War Memorials Trust. Its director, Frances Moreton, said: “War Memorials Trust is delighted to learn of further resources available to support war memorial conservation and the thousands of war memorial custodians across the country. The charity looks forward to working with Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Commonwealth War Graves Commission and English Heritage in developing this initiative and identifying how that additional funding can have greatest impact.” Meanwhile, a campaign is underway to encourage the public to report on the condition of their own war memorials. War Memorials

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Online seeks to create the UK’s most comprehensive understanding of the condition of war memorials. It will help plan for the future conservation of local and community monuments so they are fit to mark not just the events to commemorate the centenary of the First World War, but beyond. War Memorials Online is run by War Memorials Trust with the support of English Heritage. The initial focus is on location, making images and gathering a snapshot of the current condition of our war memorials. As the project develops the public will be able to submit more information and complete condition reports to ensure at-risk memorials can be found before it is too late. In Scotland a growing number of restoration projects are benefitting from grants from the Centenary Memorials Restoration Fund which has £1m to allocate to the repair and conservation of war memorials. The fund was set up by the Scottish Government last year. In February a further 10 awards were announced by First Minister Alex Salmond, totalling £103,500. q

‹ ALTHOUGH THE FOCUS of much activity in restoring war

memorials has been on the occasion of the centenary of the outbreak of World War One, there is a company that has been carrying out such projects since 1920, soon after most of them were erected. Hampshire based RK Conservation and Design was known at the time as Fowlers, after the founder of the company in 1899. It became RK Conservation in the 1970s. One particular project is featured on the company’s advertising and involved not only the restoration of the memorial itself, but also the entire foundation for the steps. The octagonal steps at the base of the memorial were removed because a section had collapsed, revealing the foundation, which was just brick rubble. In 1920, when the memorial had been erected by public subscription, funds were scarce and the money went on the Portland Stone memorial itself. During the project the steps were reinstated onto a sound foundation and new stone steps were installed to replace those damaged and beyond repair. q www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

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The Construction Environmental Manual constructed by experts for experts ‹ CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

PUBLICATIONS (CIP) has re-launched its popular Construction Environmental Manual. The new manual has been written by leading environmental managers and advisors who represent a cross section of the UK’s top construction companies. It includes seven new sections on Training, Procurement, Design, Materials, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas Mitigation and Energy and Incident Management. The manual is aimed at site managers and supervisors of main contractors and subcontractors. In particular, it should help project managers, site agents, site foremen and engineers address environmental issues in a practical way. Reviewed by the Environment Agency and an SME representative, the manual aims to provide those engaged, at all levels, in construction activity with a useful and pragmatic tool to help them comply with their legal duties and protect the environment through simple, informative guidance on the key environmental issues and the application of accepted good practice. It is a tool that can be used to help enhance current environmental performance and this, ultimately, will help to achieve a more sustainable industry. Andrew Kinsey, head of sustainabilityconstruction, Mace Group commented on the new Training section: “It’s packed with practical examples of how to effectively engage personnel and operatives to take action on sustainability, with reference to best practices developed and used on some of the UK’s foremost exemplar sustainable construction projects and concepts translated from other industries.” Andrew Pears of Kotuku CIC said the new Contaminated Land section was “...very clear and well written” and the Environment Agency commented: “A simple overview, but useful and with a clear steer on using relevant expertise and guidance. It acknowledges preapp discussions with relevant regulators.” Brian Handcock, head of sustainability at Morgan Sindall Group plc said: “Key to success is a clear understanding of the legislation, the options and best practices, and how to get it right. This manual sets

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out both the legislative context of waste and materials use, as well as detailing best practice alternatives that you might want to consider.” In summary the manual: • outlines the principal applicable • legislation • details what must be done in order to • comply • describes best practice – both in the • planning and construction phases • is packed with practical real-life, onsite • examples • provides checklists and sources of • further information • has full colour illustrations throughout. q

• The manual is available from Construction Industry Publications and costs £150 for a hardcopy or CDROM. Online subscriptions start from £189. You can order by calling 0870 078 4400, emailing sales@cipbooks.com or visiting the CIP website www.cip-books.com. To register your interest and receive a FREE set of checklists go to the CIP website and click on the Environmental Manual banner.

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The LSA lead sheet manual: a traditional material goes into cyberspace ‹ MOST PEOPLE ARE familiar with the

use of lead sheet as a traditional building material, for roofing and many other decorative purposes. For those active in the construction industry, however, the material is very much an up-to-date sustainable product. The technical elements of the production, specification and installation of lead sheet are the province of the Lead Sheet Association (LSA), whose Rolled Lead Sheet – The Complete Manual has set the technical standards for the industry for many years and is the essential reference point for leadworkers, architects and specifiers. Now, that technical manual is available in electronic format as a flip-page e-book. It contains all of the up-to-date technical information needed to specify or install Rolled Lead Sheet manufactured to BS EN 12588. The manual provides the comprehensive information source on the use of lead sheet, while the e-book gives the benefit of easy oneclick indexing, page or page-range printing, zoom function and cloud access – all from anywhere with an internet connection. The manual will also be updated on a regular basis. The manual begins by summarising the research the LSA has carried out in conjunction with BRE and Franklin+Andrews into the benefits of using lead, particularly in relation to its ‘economic, technical and environmental characteristics’. In an innovation only possible online, the e-book then provides links to other documents and to a video summarising the findings.

The same facility allows the reader to link to information regarding the material’s ‘green’ credentials. The manual describes British Standard Lead as ‘the new eco material that has been around for hundreds of years’. A YouTube animation – The Truth about Lead – gives a comprehensive overview of the characteristics of lead, as well as its green credentials and can be viewed at www.leadroof. org.uk/the_truth_about_lead.

‹ TOGETHER WITH THE Lead Contractors Association, the LSA has also developed a

series of interactive courses for those who install or specify lead. The three interactive courses, which are available online now, include something for everybody involved in roofing – from understanding the different methods of lead manufacture to the specialist aspects of detailing and installation demonstrated by experts. The free courses, which are being delivered as part of the CITB Growth Fund, cover: • Design and Specification of Rolled Lead Sheet – this course will enable specialist contractors, metal workers, specifiers, surveyors and conservationists to understand the manufacturing, economic, technical and environmental characteristics of lead. • Good Practice Guide for Rolled Lead Sheet – highlights the importance of the correct detailing of lead work and installation techniques with demonstrations from experts. • Lead Safety – highlights all aspects of lead safety, including correct working practices and controls that should be in place. Nigel Johnston, general manager of the LSA said: “The major benefit of the e-learning courses is that individuals will not have to take time off work to refresh their knowledge or gain a qualification as they can fit their studies into their private time, working at their own pace. “Each separate course lasts up to an hour, and on completion an LSA/LCA certificate will be issued. The e-learning courses also complement all the courses and qualifications which are currently available from the LSA.” R

The real value of the manual, though, is in the comprehensive technical guidance it provides. In this respect the e-book is a reproduction of the hard copy that has been in use for many decades, although constantly updated. There are sections on fixings, joints, flashings and gutters, as well as accessories, working methods and health and hygiene. All the technical sections are accompanied by excellent illustrations, photographs and explanatory diagrams. The nature of the e-book means the format is the same as the original paper version, making it particularly appropriate to viewing on the now ubiquitous tablet. All-in-all this new version makes the manual accessible on site in a way a hard copy never could be. The cost of the new e-Book Manual is £30.00. The hard copy is still available to purchase, and for those who want to purchase both the cost is £39.95 plus postage and packing. To order Rolled Lead Sheet – The Complete Manual as an e-book visit www.leadsheet.co.uk/manuals. R

• To find out more about the e-learning courses visit www.leadsheet.co.uk/e-courses. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

Rustins – supplying expert finishes for wood and metal ‹ FROM THEIR FACTORY in London, Rustins Ltd formulate and

manufacture the finest range of wood finishes and speciality paints. Owned by the Rustin family since its founding in 1924, the company research and develop new products – they use new materials and new technologies whilst still maintaining their heritage of superlative customer service and dedication to quality. In addition to a range of traditional solvent based products, they have developed a growing range of high performance, water-based coatings for wood and metal that are quick-drying and low VOC. In addition to the UK market, Rustins now export to more than 30 countries worldwide. In May 2013, Rustins acquired Briwax. The Briwax range includes wax polish and sprays to restore, revive and keep all wood furniture in pristine condition. Briwax original is ideal for wood carvings and turned wood as well as for floors and skirting. It cleans and protects wood, metalwork and even melamine and is available in Clear, which maintains the natural colour of the wood, and 13 wood shades to stain and wax in one operation. Rustins also purchased Antiquax in December 2013 and are delighted to be the custodian of the respected Antiquax brand and products. The all British Antiquax range includes wood care – featuring the handy 100ml tins of wax – and furniture care including creams, wax and leather care, silver polish and the popular chandelier and crystal cleaner. Its heritage dates back to 1920 when it was first developed for antique furniture.

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Rustins also distribute in the UK for Classidur Paint – the world’s leading range of high performance primers, stain blocks and top coats; Alpha Thixofix – non-drip contact adhesive; Liquid-Fix – a filtered lubricant that is non-toxic, safe around food, odourless and prides itself on being garage strong but kitchen safe; and the iconic Humbrol range of hobby paints and accessories. q • For information on Rustins’ products visit www.rustins.co.uk, email rustins@rustins.co.uk or call 020 8450 4666. Rustins Ltd, Waterloo Road, London NW2 7TX.

Remote module detects water and issues alerts via Cloud technology

‹ THIS ARTIST’S IMPRESSION shows the costly consequence

of water escaping into an art gallery. However, it is now possible to prevent such a disastrous situation. Using cloud and satellite technology, a remote Thermocable module can detect escaping water and immediately alert clients via a mobile device or building management centre. Designed to protect property, possessions and items of high nett asset value, the system is ideal for use in art or sculpture galleries, museums, historic buildings or vacant commercial and residential properties. Developed by linear detection cable specialists at Yorkshire based Thermocable, the remote PROH2O module constantly monitors for water escapes, providing a daily report of system integrity, faults and battery life. Providing extensive surface area detection it delivers round the clock protection, with simple, ‘plug and play’ installation.

Working in partnership with global Internet-of-Things technology leader Concirrus, Thermocable offer a hosted solution of reliable water leak detection and alert, coupled with minimal investment, convenience and low running costs. Because the module and detection cable are not permanently fixed the unit can be relocated, with a new address logged into the cloud platform. This flexibility provides protection for roof spaces, basements, inaccessible areas and unoccupied properties. Work is well advanced at Thermocable to make the system even more pro-active so, if required, it can communicate with a wireless solenoid valve to switch off a flow of water. R • To contact Thermocable for technical details call (01274) 882359 or visit www.water-leak-detection.com and www.thermocable.com. www.ecclesiasticalandheritageworld.co.uk

ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION

BELLS

ARCHIVE STORAGE BOXES

BUILDING CONSERVATION & RESTORATION

ASBESTOS

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CARVERS

MASTER CARVERS ASSOCIATION

BUILDING SERVICES

CANDLES CHURCH HEATING

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DISABLED ACCESS

ENERGY EFFICIENCY (BUILDINGS)

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

CLOCKS

EXHUMATION SERVICES

FENCING

CONSERVATION STORAGE

FIREPLACES

DAMP PROOFING

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FURNITURE

LEADWORK

HIGH LEVEL ACCESS

LANDSCAPING

LEADED LIGHTS

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LIGHTING & SOUND

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LIGHTNING PROTECTION

LIME

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PAINTING CONSERVATION

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ROOFING

NOTICE BOARDS

ORGANS

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SECURITY

SIGNS

SOUND & AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS

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TESTING AND CONSULTANCY