Stonework repairs and the use of lime mortars: a look behind the scenes at the Worcester Cathedral stone yard.
Programme 10.30 am – 4pm
10.30 – Arrive at The Guildhall, High Street, Worcester for refreshments 11.00 – 12.15 – AGM followed by Branch meeting 12.15 – 12.30 – Introduction to afternoon visit to Worcester Cathedral Stone yard. 12.30 – 1.45 – Lunch. Please find your own in the town. 1.45 – MEET BACK OUTSIDE GUILD HALL – Walk to Cathedral Stone yard or alternatively straight there for 2 pm, if you know where it is! 2.00 – 4.00 – Worcester Cathedral Stone yard for talk and visit on stonework repairs and lime mortars (Darren Steele). 4.00 pm FINISH
What are the CPD benefits? Which IHBC Areas of Competence will be developed?
IHBC Area of Competences (AOCs) to be addressed:
Professional: 1. Conservation Philosophy;
Evaluation :3. History ; 4 Analysis
Intervention: 8 Technology Stonework repairs and the use of lime mortars
The next West Midlands Branch CPD Day will discuss The Impact of Tourism on Heritage, giving a perspective from Historic England, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the private sector. There is also a site visit at the Guild Chapel by Trevor Edwards, Hawkes Chartered Architects.
Full details on the programme and booking are available here
This one day event, organised by Historic England, the IHBC South West Branch, and Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, will present the results of recent research into the causes of thatch fires, explain new guidance to reduce the risk and consider the implications for listed buildings. The issues that arise in the aftermath of a fire will also be discussed and there will be a demonstration of fire-fighting techniques for thatched roofs. image: Historic England
At the end of the centenary commemorations of the First World War, this one day conference aims to reflect on current approaches to war memorial conservation practice and look to their future care. This conference is supported by Historic England
The Traditional Paint Forum is pleased to announce that, after the sell out conference ‘The Triumph of Illusion’, our 2018 conference will explore murals and decoration applied to the building envelope. Our talks will span from Egyptian painting to the 20th century and will look at techniiques, materials and technical challenges of conservation.. The conference will be set in the amazing Great Hall of St Bartholomew’s hospital,which is not to be missed, and will include tours of the The Grand Staircase- The Hogarth Stair- the walls of which were decorated by William Hogarth (1697-1764).
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