Lime Finishers, an early warning that next Tuesday we have Professor Liz Laycock from Sheffield Hallam University talking about the degradation of building materials, with a focus on stone. Liz will explore how finishes are likely to be a climate responsible approach to decay - Stone decay 101.

Save Bristol’s Museums! The Red Lodge, Blaise House and Georgian House are all under threat. Please share and sign the petition #heritage #museums 🏺
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On the tomb in Albrighton, Shropshire, Frances Giffard (died 1558, wife of Sir John Talbot died 1555) wears different bracelets on each wrist. I can see faint traces of yellow paint and suspect that this part of the effigy was once gilded. A tiny moment of #ChurchCrawling joy. #ChurchMonuments

More work in print… drop me a line if you’ve any projects you’d like to discuss

Re-post for a chance to win this brilliant prize:

2 x tickets to the show
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2 x return train tickets from anywhere in the UK
I’ll present you with a signed print after the concert

Winner picked at random: THURSDAY 3pm

Tickets on sale: THURSDAY 4pm

Bridgwater canal swing aqueduct over the Manchester Ship Canal. 🤩

Packing at the office this evening for a two day road trip of inspections. This’ll be interesting…