The steps members of the Waterton’s Wall restoration team, with support from Mark Womersley, have been following to…
1. Fill deep voids behind the wall’s facing stones with deep pointing work. The works involve …
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Mark spent a day recording a historic timber-framed garden building at Woodsome Hall
Mark Womersley, as part of his voluntary work with the Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group, spent…
M Womersleys were delighted to offer a day of tutoring to those who attended the Wentworth Woodhouse Working Party
M Womersleys were delighted to offer a day of tutoring to those who attended the Wentworth Woodhouse…
On Sunday, March 16th, why not come for a full introduction to lime plastering and a practical demonstration workshop?
Learn more about traditional clay, lime, and ornamental gypsum plasters and their use internationally…
Proposals to carry out a conservation assessment at Wukro Cherkos, with a full training programme for recent graduates from…
Introduction In response to continued concerns about the condition of one of Tigray’s most well…
Report on the support given by M Womersleys to Jabir Mohamed at Berbera Museum, Berbera, Somaliland, over two weeks from…
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Analysis of Building Mortars from the Famous Lister Mill Chimney in Bradford
M. Womersleys has recently completed a mortar analysis of several samples collected from the iconic …
M Womersleys runs Hot Lime Mortar Courses, and our workshop is designed to provide an introductory guide to preparing and…
Organisations that seek to control how people maintain old buildings view using hot lime mortars as …
M Womersleys carried out mortar analysis on the building and pointing mortars used externally at a higher level at India…
M Womersleys carried out mortar analysis on the building and pointing mortars used externally at a higher…
How to re-render a historic brick and timber framed house with breathable lime renders
The first crucial step before any rendering work can commence is preparing a comprehensive repair schedule…
Advice provided to those attending our stone repair training days, looking at lime-based plastic stone repair
Repairing stone using lime-based materials is a traditional and effective method for preserving the …
Advice on pointing. Step by step guide to using hydraulic lime mortar for repointing work
M Womersleys’ advice on re-pointing with Hydraulic Lime mortar When choosing the appropriate strength…
Supporting the Friends of Waterton's Wall with a lime training workshop, enabling them to begin re-pointing and re-building…
Mark Womersley was delighted to support the Friens of Waterton’s Wall with a lime training…
M Womersleys has been repairing the rare late 19th-century, no-fines concrete at Oldham Old Library using hydraulic limes…
M Womersleys has been repairing the rare late 19th-century, no-fines concrete at Oldham Old Library …
Hartley Hut, Canning Half- Tide Dock, Liverpool Waterfront: Updated investigations into the Hut’s condition and a …
Contents- Introduction, Brief History and Description of the Hartley Hut, Issues, methodologies…
Paint and plaster analysis results and an assessment of the historic paint schemes used in the Painted Chamber at Kirkby…
Introduction The Kirkby History Group asked M Womersleys to undertake limited plaster and paint analysis…
Fernilee Methodist Chapel. Paint and plaster analysis results and an assessment of the historic paint schemes used in the…
Introduction Fernilee Methodist Church instructed M. Womersleys to identify the paint types used on …
In this great future, you can’t forget your past (Bob Marley)
Mark from M Womersleys, funded by the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme worked with experienced…
Fluted pilasters and termite damaged structural timber replaced at Government House in Antigua
The Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme worked with Government House to undertake limited…
Finishing monument conservation with the Harrison Centre - ABICE, on behalf of the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training…
After two weeks of onsite work, M Womersleys working for the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme…
Lectures on Lime and Architectural History in Antigua
It was a pleasure to work with Dr Reg Murphy, to provide lectures for the tutors and students from the…
Working with Harrison College on behalf of the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme
M Womersleys is helping the Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme deliver additional training…
Investigations into the condition of the historic ceiling plasters in Victoria Law Courts
As part of their obligation to ensure the safety of visitors and staff, the Ministry of Justice asked…
Investigations and treatment of salt contamination of the walls, behind and above-removed bookcases at Palace Green Library…
Introduction Durham University was concerned about the salt-damaged plasterwork in this historic Exchequer…