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120 T H E B U I L D I N G CO N S E R VAT I O N D I R E C TO R Y 2 0 1 9 C AT H E D R A L COMMU N I C AT I ON S METALWORK continued Contact: Will Jones T: 07814 177424 E: will.jones@heritageprojectcontracts.com W: www.heritageprojectcontracts.com Investigations Conservation Contracting Special Projects Unit 1, Ainsdale Drive, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, SY1 3DL Tel: 01743 460035 ◾ ◾ THE FINE IRON COMPANY Building 1, Gilfach Uchaf, Aberbran, nr Brecon, Powys LD3 9NL Tel 01874 636966 Email info@fineiron.co.uk www.fineiron.co.uk METALWORK : The Fine Iron Company is renowned as a specialist in the restoration and replication of architectural and ornamental wrought iron, cast iron and non-ferrous metals. A family run business established in 1998, The Fine Iron Company’s reputation and standards of excellence attract clients ranging from local authorities, conservation organisations, architects and private individuals. Fine Iron undertakes consultancy, full design, drawing, manufacture and installation, and specialises in both heritage and contemporary work, employing skilled traditional and modern blacksmithing techniques. Bespoke porches, verandas, canopies, stair balustrades, gates and railings are also designed and fabricated. ◾ ◾ HERITAGE BLACKSMITH PARTNERSHIP Anvil Barn, Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 7JB Tel 07546 408460 Email alex@heritageblacksmith.com www.heritageblacksmith.com METALWORK : Heritage Blacksmith Partnership specialises in the conservation, restoration, repair and replication of heritage pieces in wrought iron, cast, steel and copper alloys. The dedicated team consists of experienced traditional blacksmiths specialising in conservation and post-graduates in metals conservation. The company also tutors at West Dean College on the conservation of ironwork and are specialist advisors on several committees for the conservation of metalwork. HBP can assist with specification writing and initial consultation through to production, delivery and report writing. It has experience of large complex projects through to making tiny one-off museum replicas and its purpose built dedicated clean workshop was made specifically for conserving, cleaning and hand painting traditional ironwork and is located a stone’s throw from our traditional forge. Contracts have included conservation projects for Historic Royal Palaces and the National Trust through to private estates and residences including churches, stately homes and town houses. ◾ ◾ HISTORIC METALWORK CONSERVATION COMPANY LTD 39 Hunters Gate, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6BW Tel 07883 205704 Email peter.meehan@hm-cc.uk www.hm-cc.co.uk HISTORIC METALWORK CONSULTANTS : See also: display entry on page 121. ◾ ◾ J H PORTER & SON LTD 13 Cranleigh Mews, Cabul Road, London SW11 2QL Tel 020 7978 5576 Email info@jhporter.co.uk www.jhporter.co.uk BLACKSMITHS : After 60 years in Kensington J H Porter & Son moved its forge to larger premises. The company manufactures, restores, reproduces and repairs gates, railings, balustrades, balconies and staircases, together with security grilles, antiques, indoor/outdoor furniture etc. J H Porter & Son works to its own or to clients’ traditional or modern designs. Commissions include work for antique restorers, architects, artists, builders, churches, designers, English Heritage, estate managers, the National Trust, photographers, shop-fitters and the general public. The company’s team of blacksmiths generally work within the London area and appreciate the importance of the quality required to maintain London’s unique needs. www.dorothearestorations.com Tel: 0845 4780773 Architectural metalwork & traditional machinery DotRes_IHBC_124x86:2009 27/1/09 09:43 Page 1 Conservation, restoration, replication and new build of traditional metalwork, Dorothea Restorations delivers the very highest quality of craftsmanship on projects across the UK. Unit 15, Bristol Vale Trading Estate, Hartcliffe Way, Bristol BS3 5RJ