December 2, 2022 | By Hirst-Conservation |
In the Autumn of 2016 Hirst Conservation were appointed to undertake a survey of the wall paintings within the Chantry Chapel at the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Skelbrooke, South Yorkshire. A comparative survey was undertaken on March 2021 to determine if any subsequent deterioration, prior to a planned programme of repair to the exterior of the chapel, had occurred. Read More
April 14, 2022 | By Hirst-Conservation |
Hirst Conservation are delighted to announce we have been selected to be part of the team working for HH Smith, with Rochdale Development Agency and Rochdale Borough Council on the Phase II Restoration works on this magnificent building.
April 14, 2022 | By Hirst-Conservation |
Hirst Conservation, in conjunction with our consortium partners Sandberg, Conisbee, Hutton+ Rostron, are delighted to have been appointed onto the four-year framework to undertake intrusive surveys at the Palace of Westminster, as part of their Restoration and Renewal Programme.
April 14, 2022 | By Hirst-Conservation |
We are delighted to officially welcome Mackenzie to the team.
Mackenzie joined our Canada team in 2021 working at the Parliamentary estate in Ottawa but has recently relocated to our head office in Lincolnshire adding to our decorative and fine arts team with her experience working with paintings, frescos and architectural conservation.
October 5, 2020 | By Hirst-Conservation |
Although fragmented and faded, the remains of a wall painting within the Choir House no. 12 provide a glimpse into the past and let us imagine the splendour once hidden behind the doors of this building.
August 5, 2020 | By Hirst-Conservation |
The crucifixion scene in St Peter’s church in Little Oakley highlights not only the great skill of medieval artistry, but also the ravages of water damage, mechanical impact and effect of prior overpaint and restorations. Read More
January 6, 2020 | By Hirst-Conservation |
Conservation and repair work was much needed for this grand 19th century wall painting that had a history of water ingress and inappropriate restoration. The painting sits above the chancel arch in 6the Grade II listed All Saints Church, Thelwall. The work followed two condition assessments and technical analysis and was undertaken in stages to allow complete carbonation of lime plaster repairs before any recreation of painted decoration could safely take place. Read More
February 2, 2018 | By Hirst-Conservation |
Just in time for the Christmas celebrations we completed a programme of conservation and restoration works to two wall paintings in the nave of the church of St John the Evangelist in Sharow, North Yorkshire for PPIY Architects and Walter West Builders. Read More
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