New Lighting Scheme Installation On Listed Building Wardley Hall is a Grade I Listed building dating from the 16th Century. The hall is situated in the historic township of Worsley and the ancient Parish of Eccles, in the Hundred of Salford. It is described as an important survivor of the open hall courtyard type house […]
Scheduled Ancient Monument Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) Special Area of Conservation Programme of Archaeological Monitoring and Recording – Written Scheme of Investigation: Programme of archaeological recording and investigation during conservation works. Record photographically and report on each structure prior to works commencing. Briefings of procedures and protocols with Main Contractor (MC) prior to
Glyn Neath Former Gunpowder Works – Scheduled Ancient Monument Read More »
UK Restoration Service were contracted by Lancashire County Council to repair a retaining wall in Euxton, Chorley. A fallen tree had damaged a large section of the wall which needed to be rebuilt. Approximately 5.5 meters of coping was destroyed and would need to be replaced. The tree had also pushed the wall causing a
Ribchester Bridge is a Grade II listed Georgian structure in Lancashire, thought to be built in 1774. It is situated on the B6245 road from Longridge to Wilpshire across the River Ribble, around two miles upstream from the Roman Town of Ribchester. The bridge is made from sandstone and ashlar and has three segmental circular
Stone Restoration on Grade II Listed Georgian Bridge, Ribchester Read More »
Wirral Magistrates’ Court Wirral Magistrates’ Court, also listed as Sessions Court, is a Grade II Listed court in Birkenhead. Built between 1885-1887 by T.D. Barry & Son, it is described by Historic England as Enriched Classical style. We were appointed by Integral to carry out opening up works in July 2019 with a view to
Timber Restoration And Plasterwork at Wirral Magistrates’ Court, Merseyside Read More »
UK Restoration Services were contracted by Wakefield Council to dismantle and rebuild a retaining wall in Broadmeadows, Wakefield. Located in a residential area, the wall spans 53 meters to the rear of residential properties. The wall had started to subside, causing a significant lean on the wall. There was also a significant amount of greenery
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester is dedicated to showcasing developments from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. The Museum is situated on the site of the oldest surviving passenger railway station and the original terminus of the world’s first intercity railway. The complex is made up of 5 listed building, 2
The Anderton Boat Lift is a two caisson lift lock linking the Trent and Mersey Canal and the River Weaver. The boat lift was built in 1875. It was in use until 1983 when it was closed due to corrosion. Recent restoration work was carried out and the boat lift was re-opened in 2002. The
The Working Horse Museum is situated at the southern end of the Eureka! The National Children’s Museum site. The building is Grade II listed and is known as the Working Horse Museum as this was the previous purpose for the shed. Originally the building was a transshipment shed for goods being transported in and out
The former ABC Cinema in Lime Street, Liverpool is a Grade II listed building built in 1930 and opened a year later. It was designed by William Glen and Alfred Shennan. The Cinema closed in 1998 and since then has remained unoccupied. The building achieved a listed status in 1981 due to its interior. The
A complex of former cotton mills called Murrays’ Mills lies in the Ancoats area of Manchester. The Murray brothers migrated from Scotland and firstly established themselves as manufacturers of machinery and then established themselves in the cotton-spinning industry. The Old Mill is the world’s oldest surviving urban steam-powered cotton spinning factory. Construction of the mill
On this project the client required us to concrete the floor of this barn conversion. This barn was constructed in 1768 this room had been used as the farm dairy. It had pre-cast buskins installed for milking. Drainage channels running out the door. The stone kerbs & stone flags had been laid on lime mortar. We
