Elland Bridge Stonework rebuilt with Hydraulic Lime
Elland Bridge in West Yorkshire has finally re-opened. The former 19th century bridge, which runs over the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation, was destroyed in the Boxing Day …
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Tadcaster Bridge Rebuilt with Hydraulic Lime Reopened Today.
The listed 18th Century bridge over the River Wharfe in Tadcaster partially collapsed on 29 December 2015. The town was cut in two to traffic, with the only crossing being a temporary footbridge…
Lime Stucco Modelling Training Day
Mark had an enjoyable day teaching a mixed group about lime stucco decorative details found in English plasterwork in the 16th and 17th centuries and cast plaster of Paris details from the early…
Terracotta Training at Wolverhampton
Students, Architects and Local Residents enjoyed the recent Terracotta Training Day that we helped run at Wolverhampton College for the Queen Street Townscape Heritage Scheme
Hot Lime Mortar for Oswaldkirk Hall
We have been delighted to supply premixed hydraulic hot lime mortar with the addition of Guiting Stone Dust to Oswaldkirk Hall for Woodhouse Barry Construction.
Top Tip
Always ensure lime or indeed cement based plasters and renders, cure by drying out slowly, in warmer environments this may mean dampening down the plaster once or twice a day. This is …
Lime Kilns at El Cotillo
The village of Toston at El Cotillo in Fuerteventura contains lime kilns from the early 19th Century in a dramatic setting at the north west corner of the island.
Using Lime Mortars in New Build
This is a copy of an excellent article produced by our paint and lime partners at Cornish Lime. It summaries why lime is important in new build as well as restoration.
Get your free tickets for the National Home Building Show
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Understanding Marple Lime Kilns
I was a delight to be asked by the Fiona, Pam and Rachael for my advice on running workshops to help interpret how Marple Lime Kilns where used and how this could feed in to the associated archaeological…
It would be good to see you
Why not call in and say hello to Mark on our stand M199 at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show which starts today in Harrogate. Advice on lime mortars, plasters and renders, natural insulation…
Sensitive refurb planned for Forge Cottage
Womersley’s are pleased to advise on the sensitive refurbishment planned for the modified 17th century Forge Cottage at Chop Gate, with adjoining blacksmiths forge dated 1826.