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Restoration of Georgian Residence

Sector: Private Main Contractor: H Cumberbirch & Sons Ltd Architect: Bowker Sadler Partnership Ltd Interior Designer: Mark Gillette Interior Design Ltd Services • inspection of ceiling fixings & securing as required • haired lime plastering • reproduction of existing mouldings • manufacture extensive range of bespoke mouldings The restoration of a privately-owned Grade II listed […]

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The Assembly Rooms, York

Sector: Public Main Contractor: Simpsons of York Architect: Guy Bowyer, YCT Client: York Conservation Trust Services • Clean and survey the cornice • Remove ductwork plaster • Remove ceiling roses • Remove lath and plaster to cornice • Fit replacement laths and apply 3 coat haired lime plaster • Reproduce new ceiling roses to match […]

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York Art Gallery

    Sector: Buildings of Historical Interest Main Contractor: Simpson of York Architect: Ushida Findley Simpson & Brown Client: York Museum Trust Services • Restoration of  Victorian columns • Reinstatement and restoration of mouldings Designed by York architect Edward Taylor, York Art Gallery opened its doors in 1879 to house the Yorkshire Fine Art and […]

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