The Building Conservation Directory 2023

108 T H E B U I L D I N G C O N S E R VAT I O N D I R E C T O R Y 2 0 2 3 | C E L E B R AT I N G 3 0 Y E A R S C AT H E D R A L C O M M U N I C AT I O N S DOOR &WINDOW FITTINGS ◼ BRAMAH 19 Danes Road, Romford, Essex RM7 0HL Tel 020 7637 8500 (option 3) Fax 01708 768825 Email lock.sales@bramah.co.uk www.bramah.co.uk SASHWINDOW LOCKS AND HIGH SECURITY RIM AND MORTICE DOOR LOCKS : Since 1784, Bramah locking solutions have combined outstanding key security and locks of real substance and style with a wide variety of sympathetic finishes. For those with more than one lock, Bramah builds locks to work with the same key at no additional cost, or for an additional charge a master suite. A master suite allows controlled access, dependent on the keys you issue eg a master key opens all the locks, a number 1 key might give children/housekeeper access to the back door only and a number 3 key might be for garden access only. The company also supplies and fits. ◼ MID BEDS LOCKSMITHS LTD (MBL) 3c St Francis Way, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5DZ Tel 01462 811212 Fax 01462 811901 Email info@mblai.co.uk www.mblai.co.uk LOCKSMITHS AND ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERS : Founded in 1990, MBL has developed an outstanding reputation in providing a specialist service for restoration and replication of all types of door and window ironmongery and obscure, obsolete fittings. Services include design, manufacture, full restoration and supply of bespoke ironmongery, standard ironmongery with full architectural ironmongery scheduling service by GAI staff. From cottage to castle, MBL can help clients achieve the final style and finish they desire. Recent and ongoing projects include: Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire; Buckingham Palace, London; Pitzhanger Manor, Ealing; Castle Drogo, Devon and numerous private houses. See also: display entry on this page. WINDOW GLASS ◼ HISTOGLASS LTD Highfield, Selby Road, Leeds LS25 2AG Tel 01423 500844 Fax 01423 531811 Email sales@histoglass.co.uk www.histoglass.co.uk GLAZING : Since 2006 Histoglass Ltd has been supplying historically accurate glazing systems with modern build values to the UK marketplace. Whether it be for a prestigious high-end building or a beloved family home, the company seeks to work with building professionals to provide a suitable glazing solution whatever the project. From discussing and agreeing glazing aesthetics, advising on the most relevant glazing systems, providing quotations, glazing samples or assisting with NBS text, Histoglass Ltd supports the building professional achieve optimal results. See also: display entry on page 109. ◼ NORGROVE STUDIOS LTD Bentley, Redditch, Worcestershire B97 5UH Tel 01527 541545 Fax 01527 403692 Email bsinclair@norgrovestudios.co.uk www.norgrovestudios.co.uk SPECIALIST GLAZING STUDIO : Plain glazing for 17th, 18th and 19th century windows. Repair and rebuilding of early periods of glasswork. New handmade glass supplied to match originals. Ferramenta and casement repairs. Copies in wrought iron or stainless steel, leaded glazing in handmade glass only. Norgrove Studios is a small specialist glazing studio whose core business is stained glass, both restoration and newly commissioned work, with a specialist knowledge of vernacular buildings and glazing. The studio can help with building restoration, from advice and consultancy to practical works. Handmade glass supplied for sash windows. See also: display entry in Decorative & Stained Glass, page 112.  Restoration, reproduction and renovation of locks, keys and ironmongery  Design and manufacture of bespoke ironmongery, locks, keys and fittings  Ironmongery specification and scheduling service Quality service to architects, contractors, clients, restoration and preservation agencies on listed and historic buildings 3c, St Francis Way, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5DZ 01462 811212 www.mblai.co.uk M I D BEDS LO CK SM I TH S LTD securing the past WWW.CHARLESCOLLINGEHINGES.CO.UK Telephone: 01432 356370 GENUINE CHARLES COLLINGE HINGES EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM CHARLES COLLINGE LTD For 200 years this hinge design has been used on some of Britain’s finest buildings. To this day, our hinges are still cast by hand in the traditional way. Visit our website to view the full range. TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE AND STRENGTH