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 …
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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…
The Corn Exchange, Doncaster: Advice about replastering and salt contamination.
Introduction Doncaster Council and Group Ginger, their architects, are currently working on refurbishing…
Training for the Peak Park National Park Rangers in the use of lime mortars
We were happy to provide training in the use of lime mortars, for the Peak Park maintenance teams opposite…
Report on the paint finishes decorating the front of 20 Coney Street, York
Sorrell (York) Ltd on behalf of the owners of 20 Coney Street has instructed M. Womersleys, to …
Providing advice on a tanking system suitable for a 17th century house.
M Womersleys was asked for advice about installing a tanking and flooring system that would work with…
Leeds Town Hall Investigations into the condition of the historic plasters in the former upper half of the Civil Court
M Womersleys were asked to help prepare a proposed plaster repair schedule for some of the former Civil…
Further advise provided to the developers of Oldham Arts Centre
For the main contractor to seek more accurate quotes from plastering companies, and revise their bill…
Assessing the condition of the ornate ceilings above the main auditorium of the Lyceum Theatre
As part of their obligation to ensure the safety of visitors, Sheffield Theatres are currently having…
Providing training and assisting with a walking tour for the Huddersfield High Street Heritage Action Zone.
The area around St. George's Square, as well as being one of the town centre's main thoroughfares, is…
Inspecting and preparing a plaster repair specification for the sublime halls at the Royal Exchange
As part of their obligation to ensure the safety of visitors and staff at the Royal Exchange Theatre…
Miss Scott's room, Temple Newsam House: Investigation into the condition of the historic ceiling plaster
We surveyed and prepared a plaster repair schedule for a ceiling at Temple Newsam House. The lath and…
Great that the press picked up on our work with the craftsmen in Barbados, and with local people
Great that the press picked up on our work with the craftsmen in Barbados, and with local people to …
On our last day in Barbados, it was good to see the vertical sliding sashes, made from Guyana Purple Heart wood, going back…
On our last day in Barbados, it was good to see the vertical sliding sashes, made from Guyana Purple…
Mark was very pleased to help Grantley Adams Memorial School, and a voluntary group set up to bring a former slave hospital…
Mark was very pleased to help Grantley Adams Memorial School, and a voluntary group set up to bring …