The Building Conservation Directory 2021

110 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 2 1 C AT H E D R A L COMMU N I C AT I ON S METALWORK continued ◾ MARSH BROTHERS ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD PO Box 3, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1LT Tel 01629 636532 Email info@marshbrothers.co.uk www.marshbrothers.co.uk STRUCTURAL AND DECORATIVE CAST IRON : Marsh Brothers Engineering Services Ltd is a decorative and structural cast iron specialist. Work undertaken includes the restoration of existing ironwork or suppling new cast copies where ironwork is missing. The company also supplies major contracts with gates and railings; stair balustrades; balconies; conservatory repairs; bridge facades; windows and cast-iron columns. All work is completed in the Marsh Brothers works by skilled craftsmen and then erected on site. The company covers all areas of the UK. ◾ PENYBRYN ENGINEERING LTD Penybryn Terrace, Penybryn, Hengoed, South Wales CF82 7GG Tel 01443 813788 Sian Moore 07985 353496 Email enquiries@penybrynengineering.co.uk www.penybrynengineering.com CONSERVATION, RESTORATION, ENGINEERING AND CONSULTANCY : Established for over 40 years, with three well-equipped, large engineering workshops and a highly skilled workforce, Penybryn Engineering brings traditional and modern engineering techniques together. It is accredited to ISO9001-2015 and EN1090 CE marking for structural steel and its lead engineer is an Accredited Conservator-Restorer (ACR). ◾ PETER NEALE BLACKSMITHS Clays Road, Sling, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 8LG Tel 01594 837309 or 07774 249461 Email info@peterneale.co.uk www.peterneale.co.uk TRADITIONAL BLACKSMITHS AND SPECIALIST METALWORKERS : Established in 1984 and based in Gloucestershire, the company welcomes enquiries from across the UK. Peter Neale Blacksmiths restores and conserves all types of historic metalwork including gates, railings, staircases, verandahs, and other structures, in both hand-forged and cast iron. New, bespoke ironwork commissions are also undertaken ranging from small domestic items to larger architectural metalwork. The company serves a wide range of clients including private individuals, historic buildings, national heritage organisations, country estates, local authorities, parks departments, architects, and landscape and construction contractors. ◾ RECCLESIA LTD Unit 3, St Ives Way, Sandycroft, Chester CH5 2QS Tel 01244 906002 Fax 01244 906003 ▪ Manchester office Tel 0161 667 6550 Email hello@recclesia.com www.recclesia.com MULTI-DISCIPLINED CONSERVATION AND REPAIR : See also: display entry on the outside back cover and profile entry in Stone, page 100 and Recclesia Stained Glass profile in Decorative & Stained Glass, page 121. ◾ RUPERT HARRIS CONSERVATION LTD Studio 5c, No 1 Fawe Street, London E14 6PD Tel 020 7515 2020 Fax 020 7987 7994 Email mail@rupertharris.com www.rupertharris.com CONSERVATORS OF FINE METALWORK, HISTORIC AND MODERN SCULPTURE : In bronze, lead, zinc, electrotype, iron and contemporary materials; also replication, maintenance and consultancy. Advisor to the National Trust since 1982. Other clients include Historic England, the Royal Collection, city councils, major museums, art galleries, architects and private collectors. Accredited Member of Icon. See also: display entry in Sculpture, page 95. ◾ SHEPLEY ENGINEERS LIMITED Unit 19, Chambers Way, Thorncliffe Park, Sheffield S35 2PH Tel 0114 296 5656 Email engineers@shepley.vhe.co.uk www.shepleyengineers.co.uk HISTORICAL METALWORK RESTORERS AND CONSERVATORS : Shepley Engineers has been responsible for engineering faithful and innovative solutions for many major architectural restoration projects. The company offers a comprehensive range of services acting as consultant, designer, contractor or as principal contractor depending on the size and specific requirements of the scheme. Major projects completed or in progress include: Smithfield Market, London; The Curvilinear Range at the Botanical Gardens, Dublin; The Palm House at Sefton Park, Liverpool; The Paxton Pavilions, Sheffield Botanical Gardens; The Palm House, Botanical Gardens, Dublin, St Pancras Station, London; Kibble Palace, Glasgow; Westminster Palace; Wentworth Castle Conservatory; and the Iron Gasholders at Kings Cross. See also: display entry on the opposite page. ◾ TOPP & CO Unit 5, The Airfield Industrial Estate, Tholthorpe, York YO61 1ST Tel 01347 833173 Fax 01347 838137 Email enquiry@toppandco.com www.toppandco.com METALWORK : Topp & Co cares for the fine metalwork at some of the world’s most architecturally sensitive sites and, as a leading authority in the craft of blacksmithing, thrives on the challenges set by the heritage sector. The company’s relationships with leading architects, specialist contractors and conservation experts are central to its ability to deliver work to the highest standards. Services offered include: restoration; bespoke and replica work; consultancy and specification; work in ferrous and nonferrous metals. Supplier of genuine wrought iron and specialist sections. Established for 30 years, Topp & Co’s clients include: St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Chatsworth and local authorities. See also: display entry on this page. Restoring Great British Ironwork Please see our website for galleries of our work and much more www.toppandco.com enquiry@toppandco.com • +44 (0)1347 833173 ©TheTrustees of the Natural History Museum, London The Natural History Museum, London - Railings When contacting companies listed here, please let them know that you found them through The Building Conservation Directory