Heritage Matters is now using a FLIR Infra-red camera to help discover the what lies behind the plaster in historic buildings. The photographs below show the normal view of the lath and plaster wall in The Bull pub in Southam and the infra-red image below clearly shows where a doorway had been and which has […]
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Heckington Windmill
We are project managing the exciting £1.3M HLF funded conservation project to help regenerate the only 8 sail windmill in England at Heckington, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The project includes: Creating a new visitor centre in the granary Moving the shop into the granary Reinstating mill stones onto the ground floor of the mill Providing a […]
VAT and Listed Buildings
Many kinds of work that builders and similar trades do are standard-rated for VAT. But certain types of work can sometimes be charged at a reduced rate of 5 per cent, or at the zero rate. Please see HMRC website for details of ‘Building and construction work and VAT’ Please see HMRC website for […]
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Contact us for for free initial consultation to discuss through your problem and suggest practical ways forwrad. Historic Building Surveys Advice on Listing Building Consent Applications Preparing Statement of Significance & Impact as supporting evidence for listed building consent and planning applications Architectural and Interior Design We are also able to help clients apply for […]
Cafe or Resturant – What is right for you?
Cafe v. Restaurant This short article discusses the benefits and dis-benefits of using the café and restaurant models for catering provision at a Historic Visitor Attraction. The catering provision should not normally be viewed in isolation from the wider visitor experience of the site. The only exception to this is when the catering […]
