tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52347063408709902902024-03-06T19:59:29.634+00:00The Ledbury Master's House Project BlogHello and welcome to the BlogSpot for the restoration of the Ledbury Master’s House. The aim of this blog is to keep those interested in the project up-to-date with the current progress on-site. We invite you to contribute and share with us your thoughts about the project progress. The blog also aims to provide you with more detail about the project and introduce you to those involved with the design & construction work for the project.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16045184983993445007noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-1508868278226425832016-03-14T16:43:00.001+00:002016-03-14T16:44:31.877+00:00Masters House Nominated For Numerous AwardsHow quickly a year flies by! Its hard to believe that it is now 12 months since the building was formally handed over.<br />
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The positive feedback has been tremendous and all involved in the project are immensely proud and pleased at the support shown by the local community and visitors alike. <a href="http://newsroom.herefordshire.gov.uk/2015/december/dramatic-increase-in-visitors-to-the-masters-house-in-ledbury.aspx" target="_blank">There has been an incredible increase of 164% in library usage from the previous year with 600 new members joining between March and Dec.</a><br />
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The new facilities have also given the opportunity for numerous activities & events to place making the building a hub for the whole community. This Spring there are still lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy taking place. <a href="https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/media/4186691/mh-events-board-spring_2016_final.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for more details.</a><br />
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We are also very pleased that those visiting the building in an official capacity have been heaping their praise as well. Like the Oscars a couple of weeks ago it is now Award season in the Building Industry and the Masters House has been awarded/nominated by a number of bodies for some of the highest accolades in Construction. We will be attending the various ceremonies over the next couple of months so figures crossed!<br />
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<a href="https://woodawards.com/portfolio/the-masters-house/" target="_blank">Wood Awards</a> - The Masters House came Highly Commended in the Existing Building Section 2015<br />
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<a href="https://ccscheme.org.uk/ccs-ltd/what-is-the-ccs" target="_blank">Considerate Constructors Awards</a> (We have been nominated again for either a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award) - 26th April</div>
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<a href="http://west.celebratingconstructionawards.org/previous-years/celebrating-construction-2015/" target="_blank">Celebrating Construction Awards</a> - The Masters House won the Heritage Award for 2015</div>
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<a href="https://awards.cnplus.co.uk/" target="_blank">Construction News Awards</a> - Finalist - Interviews to be held in London on 27th April<br />
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/133614054@N08/18697759584/in/album-72157654897272268" target="_blank">SpellerMetcalfe where privileged enough to be award on Contractor of the Year for the whole of the UK back in Feb</a>. <br />
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Best Public Service Building; Best Educational Building & Best Inclusive Building</div>
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<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-11708291452783550822015-03-03T16:48:00.001+00:002015-03-03T19:31:22.054+00:00Completion!After years of planning and over 3 years of construction work the Masters House was finally formally handed back over to Herefordshire County Council last week.<br />
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Over the last few weeks – carpenters, electricians, stone
masons, plumbers, painters and groundworkers have all been working hard in order
to get ready for the opening. The guys have really bought into the
importance of the project and it has been really pleasing to see the various
trades working together towards a common goal. The last few months have been
challenging with limited space and lots of people on site but
everybody has worked well together.<br />
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It is difficult to articulate how much effort, passion and commitment has gone into the project not only from those directly involved with the design and construction but from the numerous community groups who have freely given up their time to photograph, guide and be part of funding bids to ensure its successful completion.<br />
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Indeed the level of community buy-in to the project has been tremendous with the positive feedback received incredible. All the site team and subcontractors have played a part in the work in the community and the promotion of the positive side of the construction industry which unfortunately does not often get shown – indeed the site was privileged to earn a <a href="http://www.ccscheme.org.uk/" target="_blank">Silver Considerate Constructors Award</a> last year. More importantly the project has generated it own legacy – from the experience earned from the tradesmen on site, the apprentices who have started off their careers through to the volunteers & children who have enjoyed making Wattle & Daub frames.<br />
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The library itself is due to opens its door for the first time on Monday 9th March where visitors can not only take out books but tour the building and follow the 'interpretation' route which guides them through the history of one of Ledbury's important buildings. In a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=830850916987318&set=vb.111193162286434&type=2&theater" target="_blank">brief video</a> (<i>accessed by clicking on the link</i>) for BBC Hereford & Worcester our Site Manager Ed Mandrell explains the significance of the building fabric.<br />
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We hope that when the public get their first look at the building they will be as pleased with the project as we are.<br />
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Below are a number of photos of the finished building:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Books' guide visitors on a journey through history from the laying of the original foundations of St. Katherines in 1231 through to the current restoration</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The latest chapter in the Masters House Story</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A view through a portal back in time - can you find it hidden in the building!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking West in the Main Hall - The main beam has historic writing that has now been restored</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking up! The original roof structure is now exposed</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The passageway with its short/wide doorway with the modern glasswalk way above</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Non-Fiction Section!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Kitchen Wing - now housing the main body of the Library</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tribute is paid to 'Ledbury's' most famous son</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interactive 'Talking Heads' will tell the stories of those who used to live/work in the Masters House</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Master?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The glasswalk - completed with Smart Glass that turns opaque when walked on</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking down into the main hall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new community section of the Library</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking down into the Courtyard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new entrance looking west from the St. Katherines Hall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The engraved Forest of Dean Stone depicits what life was like in the 16th Century</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The complete engraving (much better seen in real life!)</td></tr>
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<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com8Ledbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8, UK52.033882 -2.423574000000030551.99481 -2.5042550000000308 52.072953999999996 -2.3428930000000303tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-22906526691034803702014-10-26T21:26:00.001+00:002014-10-26T21:26:28.776+00:00October Update<div style="text-align: justify;">
Work continues apace with the internal finishes now all under way - stone floors are being completed, plastering is almost finished, flooring and painting will commence in the next few weeks. Additionally the internal joinery is being fitted along with Mechanical and Electrical installations. </div>
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On Monday 3rd at a red carpet ceremony in London the Angel Awards will be presented by Andrew Lloyd Webber - hopefully Adam Hill whose has been working on the timber repairs for the project will be amongst those receiving an award!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Door leading onto the Main Hall Balcony</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clay to the infill panels</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking up in the Main Hall at the inside face of the original external wall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside the library - with the walls being lined out to receive shelving and panelling</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Repairs to the original staircase</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">External render designed to look like brickwork on the East elevation</td></tr>
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<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com3Ledbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8, UK52.033882 -2.423574000000030551.99481 -2.5042550000000308 52.072953999999996 -2.3428930000000303tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-79367262375512287532014-09-08T13:20:00.001+01:002014-09-08T13:21:17.396+01:00Masters House Site Tours Saturday 13th September<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">As part of the wider </span><a href="https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/media/7923349/heritage_andopen_days2014.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Herefordshire Heritage Open Days and Museums event</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">(click link for full programme)</span><span style="font-size: large;"> the Masters House will be holding </span><span style="font-size: large;">Site
Tours on </span><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday 13</span><span style="font-size: large; vertical-align: super;">th</span><span style="font-size: large;"> September </span><span style="font-size: large;">at 10.00am, 11.30am &
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the last chance to take one of three tours of the building before it opens to the public and is fitted out as a library. Enjoy a special display about the painted timbers conservation project. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.31in;">Internally
- The underfloor heating and lime </span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.31in;">screeding</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.31in;"> is
now complete. Lime plastering works have significantly progressed as well as
repairs to the wattle and daub panelling – the mixture for which was produced
with the assistance of children from </span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.31in;">Ledbury</span><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial; text-align: justify; text-indent: -0.31in;">
Primary School.</span><br />
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Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-88229830032788965522014-09-02T10:08:00.000+01:002014-09-02T10:08:10.045+01:00Adam Hill - English Heritage Angel AwardsThe annual <a href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/caring/angel-awards/English-Heritage-Angel-Awards/" target="_blank">English Heritage Angel Awards</a>, founded by Andrew Lloyd Webber and supported by the Telegraph, celebrate the efforts of local people who have saved historic buildings and places.<br />
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We are delighted to say that Adam Hill who is currently working on the Masters House has been nominated this prestigious award for his inspirational work and continual improvement over the course of the works.<br />
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<b>As the ultimate winner is voted for the public it would be excellent if you could register your support for this outstanding young man by taking a couple of minutes to complete the following voting form by following the attached link! <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VJSGRJ8">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VJSGRJ8</a></b><br />
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See below for details of the submission that was made to English Heritage detailing Adam's hard work and progress throughout the project.<br />
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<u><i>'Extract from the submission'</i></u><br />
Adam was employed as a labourer in 2011, carrying out general works on site. It was soon recognised that he had a keen eye for detail and, once it was revealed that he had some training as a joiner, BHA the architects suggested that he should be given the opportunity to work on some minor repairs on the historic timber frames.<br />
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In this context, Adam soon flourished and his true potential became abundantly clear. Indeed, his early framing repairs demonstrated innate skill and outstanding craftsmanship far beyond his years and experience. <br />
As such, he was soon trusted with many of the more demanding historic repairs, including fine mouldings, frame repairs and chamber beam repairs. Adam completed these works with exceptional precision and acute attention to detail, deservedly earning a pivotal role with the specialist framing sub-contractors. He became responsible for the execution of the most complex repairs to medieval timbers throughout the Master's House. <br />
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Moreover, Adam has proved himself to be an inspiration to the workforce with his diligence, care and enthusiasm. He has been pro-active in learning and executing new found skills, spending his spare time making traditional tools for his colleagues. These have included a range of carpentry tools (framing slick, froe and gouges) and lignum vitae beaters for the leadworkers. In his research, Adam has gone to extraordinary lengths: making his own forge at home to cast a fantastic array of axes and blades out of old car springs. <br />
Adam has demonstrated his proficiency as a sympathetic traditional craftsman and is set to have a bright future within the heritage sector. He made an outstanding contribution towards the repair of the one of the most significant surviving examples of a medieval timber framed hall house in the UK. We have no hesitation in highly recommending Adam for the award for 'best craftsmanship trainee'. <br />
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See the Heritage List entry for <a class="mor_rightChevron" href="http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1301731" target="_blank" title="Masters House, Ledbury">the Master's House, Ledbury</a>Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-2486340041826827612014-06-05T16:01:00.000+01:002014-06-05T16:01:34.134+01:00Western Power St. Katherines Carpark Works - Closed Sunday 8th JuneAlthough not directly connected with the Masters House project - Western Power on behalf of Herefordshire County Council will be undertaking the construction of new substation to replace the existing one which is currently located behind the 'Barn'. The new substation will be in the location of the existing bike racks within St. Katherines Carpark.<br />
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To faciliate these works the carpark will be completely<b> <u>closed on Sunday 8th June</u></b> to allow alternative linemarking works to be undertaken - all vehicles must be removed by 7:30am. The existing disabled bays and bicycle racks will be relocated within the same carpark.<br />
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There will be ongoing excavation and construction works within the carpark undertaken directly by Western Power throughout June. We understand they will endevour to keep disruption to a minimum although there will be occassions when the footpath from the carpark into town and at the back of the Feathers Hotel may also be disrupted.<br />
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<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-11005413173496764142014-06-02T11:13:00.001+01:002014-06-02T11:14:48.861+01:00Masters House Tours as part of Ledbury Community Day 7th June 10am-2pm<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Masters House will be open for tours this coming Saturday 7th June as part of Ledbury Community day. This year over 60 local groups have signed up to put on a variety of events throughout the town. Last year was a great success and this year should be even better. For more details, programme and locations of venues visit the website <a href="http://www.ledburycommunityday.org.uk/">http://www.ledburycommunityday.org.uk/</a>Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com2Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8, UK52.033882 -2.423574000000030551.99481 -2.5042550000000308 52.072953999999996 -2.3428930000000303tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-55042025179448788612014-05-27T16:41:00.002+01:002014-06-02T11:15:39.809+01:00Wattle & Daub Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKi_obRae7cXF_aja_99S4-erWqoatnc8_p9WzMNfNEo0mX6DqnuUs9e8yLieGZueKicuwxAdu0iF9REwwsX96sMiGfRftMfrTR9L4AZrsBwDHEIxOY3wUyeJBgCL_WY8dAhEx7zjM9_1T/s1600/IMG_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKi_obRae7cXF_aja_99S4-erWqoatnc8_p9WzMNfNEo0mX6DqnuUs9e8yLieGZueKicuwxAdu0iF9REwwsX96sMiGfRftMfrTR9L4AZrsBwDHEIxOY3wUyeJBgCL_WY8dAhEx7zjM9_1T/s1600/IMG_0002.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a><b>On Wednesday 21st May adults from the local community where invited to take part in a bit of history by assisting with the construction and restoration of new and existing Wattle & Daub panels within the building. </b><br />
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<b>Wattle and daub - is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_material" title="Composite material">composite</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Building_material" title="Building material">building material</a> in which a woven lattice of wooden strips called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattle_%28construction%29" title="Wattle (construction)">wattle</a> </b><b>is daubed with a sticky material usually made of some combination of
wet soil, clay (from just outside Ledbury) sand, animal dung (<i>although this was omitted on the 2014 version!</i>) and straw. Wattle and daub has been used for at least 6000 years and is
still an important construction material in many parts of the world (1) </b><br />
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<b>The children from Year 4 at Ledbury Primary
School who had recently been studying the Tudors where also invited to tour
the building to see what a building from that era really looks like and
get dirty by helping to mix the Daub in the traditional methods by hand
& foot knowing that they were helping to build something that hopefully would be there in another 500 years time. They then produced clay models which were dried in the sun
and returned to the children at school. </b><br />
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technique is becoming popular again in more developed areas as a
low-impact <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainable_building" title="Sustainable building">sustainable building</a> technique. Indeed the reconstructed panels at the Masters House made excellent use of those panels to badly degraded to mended by simply wetting and mixing them back up again to reuse the materials - 528 years after they were first installed! Recycling at its very best!</b><br />
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<b>Thanks to Gary Butler and the rest of the team from Butler Hegarty Architects for their infectious enthusiam that made this an extremely enjoyable day and hopefully one that will stick in the memories of thoese involved for a very long time.</b><br />
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(1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattle_and_daub <br />
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The Masters House now has it's own Newsletter! the aptly named - '<b>Masters House News</b>'.<br />
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Please click this link to download a copy of the S<a href="https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/media/7808835/masters_house_newsletter_spring_2014.pdf" target="_blank">pring Edition</a>! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlE5XDP-BV9eiKVXpEbzwtWsk0IdUK6u566Lr9SKMZHmB6iH_m4_ubUlB7Voqktlpih-3EIYFYbjdny4spTuBmmOUm2alyupM4yWE371PRu4jKpOpOw2GynsuNZRtYagGIfOFv2Tc9TMY/s1600/jessica.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVlE5XDP-BV9eiKVXpEbzwtWsk0IdUK6u566Lr9SKMZHmB6iH_m4_ubUlB7Voqktlpih-3EIYFYbjdny4spTuBmmOUm2alyupM4yWE371PRu4jKpOpOw2GynsuNZRtYagGIfOFv2Tc9TMY/s1600/jessica.PNG" height="200" width="164" /></a>The newsletter has been compiled by Jessica Worlock who has been appointed as the new Heritage and volunteering coordinator for the Masters House project. Employed by HCC part time for the next 3 years and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund - Jessica will be offering the local community opportunities to get involved with the Master’s House project through volunteering, events and educational activities, and keeping you informed with newsletters, a webpage and social media.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvWW10KVY-12GWXrovcjpeV7Kalq_DQGA9PtybZzwJ1FnopUXye1dZ_R3dqgKhkfSPSNcsEG9KbNugafDgXJH65xl_9bI0khOmlP-LCjgKcvxRGoC-K8nix1eYK7kWvcdgHT6VUNvMMOw/s1600/adam.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a><br />
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The first newsletter is a catch up of the history of the project and the recent 'topping out' and 'scaffold removal' but it also explains about the young men who have been inspired to become craftsmen of the future.<br />
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As part of the Master’s House restoration Speller Metcalfe have been able to offer some local young people a chance to be involved. Keiron Smith and Adam Preece, students at John Masefield High School, have been gaining work experience onsite alongside mentors from the Speller Metcalfe building team.<br />
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The yound men are studying a BTEC in Construction at Herefordshire and Ludlow College one day a week and then come to Master’s House one day each week to gain experience.<br />
Keiron (pictured below left) first came to the Master’s House for a week of school work experience after a talk about careers at the school given by Matthew and Ed and has since come every week for six months.<br />
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Adam (pictured above right) showed dedication by coming in every day of his half term holiday, he said the placement helped motivate him and gave him an idea of what life is like on a building site.<br />
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This level of commitment has not gone unrewarded, both Adam and Keiron have been accepted to start full time places at the college in September. Keiron said he now feels more motivated to achieve good results in<br />
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Keiron and Adam’s college courses are being supported by <a href="https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/schools/education-11-to-19-year-olds/what-is-the-live-and-learn-programme" target="_blank">Live and Learn</a>, Herefordshire Council’s School Engagement Programme for 14-16 year olds. The programme is funded by the European Social Fund.<br />
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In addition to the above placements <a href="http://www.spellermetcalfe.com/" target="_blank">SpellerMetcalfe</a> has recently founded the <a href="http://www.constructionapprenticeacademy.com/" target="_blank">Worcestershire Apprentice Academy</a>. Following numerous work experience and apprenticeship placements with local education providers, Speller Metcalfe decided to form an independent charity aimed at encouraging Worcestershire school and college leavers into the construction trade. While career opportunities in the construction industry had dipped due to the recession, 2013 has seen positive changes and movement towards higher rates of employment and demand for trained, skilled professionals. Working together with <a href="http://www.wortech.ac.uk/">Worcester College of Technology</a>, the WCAA aims to increase the number of apprenticeship opportunities available locally, develop a highly skilled workforce, improve employer / apprenticeship links and boost job opportunities in Worcestershire.For those who employers who may be interested in supporting the scheme please e-mail <a href="mailto:employers@wortech.ac.uk">employers@wortech.ac.uk</a> or for parents/apprentices - <a href="mailto:apprenticeships@wortech.ac.uk">apprenticeships@wortech.ac.uk</a></div>
Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com0Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8, UK52.033882 -2.423574000000030551.99481 -2.5042550000000308 52.072953999999996 -2.3428930000000303tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-50395358915198071542014-04-22T14:28:00.001+01:002014-04-22T14:34:23.738+01:00The Dinosaur that came to Town'<a href="http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/ledbury/11134522.The_Dinosaur_that_Came_to_Town/" target="_blank">The Dinosaur that came to Town</a>' is how the huge crane that came to site to remove the roof trusses that had carried the temporary roof for the last year was described by the Ledbury Reporter. (Click link for article)<br />
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The roof trusses were removed quickly and the operation is remove the structure which had dwarfed the carpark and was clearly visible from many parts of the town was gone.<br />
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The remaining access scaffolding around the building was stripped over the course of the coming week and in half the time anticipated it was gone to reveal the which had been cocooned for so long.<br />
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The top end of the carpark is now open although as the structure was removed quicker than anticipated the blocks which have been weighing it down are still awaiting collection. They should be removed in the next couple of weeks.<br />
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Over the past few weeks the site has also been very busy with lots of visits from various organisations. The site entertained members of <a href="http://www.hawce.com/" target="_blank">HAWCE</a> (Herefordshire & Worcestershire Constructing Excellence) with Andy Tector formally Project Manager at Herefordshire County Council giving an introduction - followed by Ed whose passion and enthusiasm for old construction techniques was a delight to listen to. The evening was rounded off with sandwiches and few pints in the <a href="http://www.powledbury.com/" target="_blank">Prince of Wales</a>.<br />
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Other visits both formal and informal take place on an almost daily basis and have included the ladies of <a href="http://www.thewi.org.uk/become-a-member/structure-of-the-wi/england/herefordshire/find-a-wi/cradley" target="_blank">Cradley WI</a>, 20 members of the <a href="http://www.ribaworcestershire.co.uk/" target="_blank">Worcestershire Society of Chartered Architects</a> & the <a href="http://www.ledburyadt.org/page.asp?PageRef=73" target="_blank">Friends of the Masters House</a>.<br />
<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-36916221955061491642014-03-27T14:23:00.003+00:002014-03-27T14:23:39.963+00:00Masters House Scaffold RemovalHaving '<a href="http://newsroom.herefordshire.gov.uk/2014/march/traditional-topping-out-ceremony-held-at-the-masters-house,-ledbury.aspx" target="_blank">Topped Out</a>' a couple of weeks ago we have now reached another key milestone in the project - the removal of the scaffolding and sheeting which has hidden the building from view and protected it from wettest winter ever recorded!<br />
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The massive temporary structure which was erected a year ago in late snow fall of 2013 has become a key feature of the Ledbury Townscape. Indeed a walk up into Dog Wood or down Bank Crescent reveals how it dwarfs the surrounding buildings.<br />
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Clearly such a large temporary structure has a cost. We have had 12 months from the 1st April 2013 to completely remove the roof, repair the timber frame and get the building back water tight. The cost implications on the onward hire of the scaffold being a key driving factor to meet end of March date. <br />
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The scaffold itself is comprised of literally thousand of tubes and beams is weighted down by over 5500 concrete blocks sat on 320 railway sleepers! The removal of the structure will take nearly as long as it took to erect as it has been taken down extremely carefully as not to damage the newly finished roof. <br />
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To facilitate this the top end of the St. Katherines carpark will be closed off for a couple of weeks commencing 7th April. This is to enable a crane to be sited to lift off all steel roof trusses and for these to be dismantled safely. We will endevour to undertake this as quickly as possible to minimise disruption to the town and car park users.<br />
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Whilst the overall the building is a fair way off being completed the
building being water tight shifts the project into the finishing stages. Given the at times horrendous conditions the temporary roof has allowed the project to continue as planned and prevented damage to any of the historic timbers which was essential on such a prestigious and nationally important building.<br />
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<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-39583333811350918332014-03-13T20:46:00.000+00:002014-03-13T20:46:30.469+00:00Topping Out Ceremony at the Masters House<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Z9tUxbiSMqzDHVqloE6cLA-Xe2i4PqNYPciglpWOoOJC37FSG3Gvu6hGlXX5WXLNnd-1Irqz8YSNqeaHO_gF2a3wHwro_sjqRtE1seO9RUalg3Fh46yIa6wDy2oa5rthVbowhjvSWl7a/s1600/SM_Masters_House_05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>As the roof is virtually completed and the scaffolding ready to start being removed at the end of the month - the traditional 'Topping Out' ceremony took place on Tuesday. <br />
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Over 60 Locals, Friends of the Masters House, Local Councillors & HCC staff together with the architect Gary Butler, Site Manager Ed Mandrell, members of the SpellerMetcalfe team and a large number of subcontractors who have worked so hard on the project to-date to celebrated with a glass of champagne and a specially made cake.<br />
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Ed had the honor of placing some local greenery on the chimney - a tradition that predates the original construction of the Masters House by some 700 years with earliest references dating from around 700 A.D.,
when Scandinavians topped off construction of new halls with sheathes of
grain for Odin's horse, Slepnir with Odin, supposedly impressed with this
consideration for his horse - and with the raucous good cheer of the
crowd - bestowed good luck on the future occupants. The Vikings
spread their customs across the portions of the European World that they
raided and colonised. Topping-off, however, was modified by some tree-worshiping pagan tribes<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(1)</span><br />
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Repairs to the timber frame are completed and the internal plastering, mechanical, electrical and window repairs are well underway with completion of the internal builders works due in the Late Autumn.<br />
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<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com0Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8, UK52.033882 -2.423574000000030551.99481 -2.5042550000000308 52.072953999999996 -2.3428930000000303tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-9789418174397682712014-02-05T23:28:00.002+00:002014-02-06T21:55:21.340+00:00Ledbury Library Unveiled!Friday afternoon saw the internal scaffolding being removed from inside the Kitchen Wing section of the Masters House which will eventually hold the library! It was an exciting moment and was great to see the final shape after such a long period of hardwork leading up to it.<br />
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The beams at the end are still encased in a protective covering after the spraying of the Hempcrete which finished in this section last week. Once dry in about 8-10 weeks time lime plastering can commence.<br />
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The end section that can be seen in this photo is a completely new section of timber frame that is to replace a section of the building that was likely removed a few hundred years ago.<br />
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Users of the old Shopmobility service may not recognise it but the brick structure on the right hand side of the photo is an old bread oven that could be seen on your left as you entered through the door.<br />
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There are still many months of work ahead to complete and fit out the building but the removal of the internal scaffolding marks another key milestone. The external scaffolding is due to be removed in April.<br />
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After many months of painstaking work the structural repairs to the timber frame are all but complete which has allowed the internal scaffolding to the main hall to be removed to leave it looking how it was when the building was originally constructed in 1487. This is the first time the hall has been in its original open state for at least 400 years!<br />
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The completed Hempcrete panels - ready to recieve lime putty plastering<br />
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The kitchen wing roof is nearing completion ready to receive new tiles<br />
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Over the main hall the tiles are being fitted ready to make the building water tight before April when the scaffolding is due to be removed.<br />
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<li>Timber Frame Repairs have continued over the past few months with the bulk of the structural repairs completed. The internal scaffolding to the Main Hall will be removed this month to reveal the open hall for the 1st time in over 400 years!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>The insulated area shown in the above photo and in the section drawing below are 'cassettes' that have been constructed an filled with a product called Hempcrete. Hempcrete is basically chopped up Hemp mixed with lime and a very small quantity of cement. It is a environmentally friendly product and works as a natural insulate and will allow the building to 'breath' which is extremely important to help preserve the historic fabric. See <a href="http://www.limecrete.co.uk/docs/Hempcrete-Factsheet.pdf">http://www.limecrete.co.uk/docs/Hempcrete-Factsheet.pdf</a> for more details.</li>
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<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com1Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8, UK52.033882 -2.423574000000030551.99481 -2.5042550000000308 52.072953999999996 -2.3428930000000303tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-13583581758309637712013-11-03T21:53:00.002+00:002013-11-03T21:56:37.583+00:00Masters House in Construction News Magazine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Masters House Project has this week been lucky enough to be featured in Construction News Magazine the leading journal for construction information- see below a copy of the article</div>
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<strong><span class="A0"><span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;">MEDIEVAL TIMBER FRAMING CPD</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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Hannah McSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14444638247598647010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-87261403346884114952013-09-03T15:04:00.001+01:002013-09-03T15:04:23.105+01:00Update start of SeptemberAll it has been a couple of months since the last update - and we are sure people are wondering what is going on behind that hoarding! See below for some photos of the craftsmen at work!<div>
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Works to the timber frame and external masonry continue - albeit with 37 weeks to repair the frame alone there is an awful lot of work to do behind the scenes before we finally start commencing an internal fit out.</div>
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All the specialist repairs to the timber frame are being undertaken by local Herefordshire company <a href="http://www.splitlath.com/" target="_blank">Splitlath</a> in conjunction with SpellerMetcalfes own staff.</div>
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Works continue well and reinstatement carpentry works to the roof are due to start the beginning of next week. The large scaffolding covering the building is not due to be removed May next year.</div>
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Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-86403589152455025732013-06-11T13:37:00.001+01:002013-06-11T13:39:58.315+01:00June UpdateWorks to repair the timber frame have now commenced - and eagle eyed locals may have noticed the construction of a timber framing yard having been built adjacent to the Old Barn in St. Katherines Car Park.<br />
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The process to repair the frame is time consuming and is being undertaken by <a href="http://www.splitlath.com/" target="_blank">Splitlath</a> a specialist in restoration of historic building. It will take until Spring next year before the frame is fully repaired - which in turn will allow the roof to be replaced and allow the scaffolding to come down.<br />
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The white render that covered the building has now been removed and the brickwork behind will be refaced.<br />
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Whilst it will be difficult to see the building taking shape during that time as it is well hidden behind the hoardings and scaffolding - we will continue to update this blog regularly with photos to show off the works in progress. We have even cut some viewing holes in the hoarding so you can have a look to see the framers at work!<br />
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<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-86843317439769969692013-04-25T15:06:00.000+01:002013-04-25T15:06:03.886+01:00Scaffolding Completion & Roof RemovalDespite regular snow fall throughout its erection the scaffolding was completed at the end of March as planned. The building has now been enshrouded in a large tent like canopy to keep the building weather tight while it is opened up.<br />
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Since the start of April further strip out works have commenced and the roof coverings have now been removed.<br />
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The process was undertaken under license by Natural England and was done under the watchful view of an Ecologist (no bats were found!) - will ultimately allow the removal of sections of the medieval frame for repair.<br />
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A winch has been installed as part of the scaffold structure to enable the lifting of new sections of oak.<br />
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As the building comes apart the extent and beauty of the Medieval building is really starting to be revealed. The site has recently had much interest from local groups with members of Cradley WI, the Association of Environmentally Conscious Builders and Herefordshire Technology College all visiting in the past 2 weeks.<br />
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<br />Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-8880989028043077342013-04-08T20:07:00.001+01:002013-04-08T20:07:08.823+01:00Master’s House in Ledbury wins Heritage Lottery Fund support<br />
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<u>Press Release on behalf of Herefordshire Council:</u></div>
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Herefordshire Council has received
a confirmed grant of £1.175 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for
the restoration of the Master’s House in Ledbury.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The medieval core of the building
was built in 1487 as a home for the Master of St Katherine’s hospital (now St
Katherine’s Chapel and Hall). The hospital complex also includes the Alms
Houses and the Barn; together these buildings represent a very rare surviving
example of a medieval hospital. The buildings were once set in a large estate
owned by the Dean and Chapter of Hereford.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Master’s House has been used
for a range of uses over the years including a base for the ministry of food
during WWII, a doctor’s surgery and more recently as Herefordshire Council
office accommodation. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The project, which is also funded
by Herefordshire Council, will restore the medieval building so that it can
once again play a central role in serving the local community. The Heritage
Lottery funding will pay for the restoration of the medieval timber frame, roof
and external restoration work as well as a range of community activities
including open days during the restoration project, work placements, heritage
skills workshops, and an education programme for local schools, interpretation
boards and media to tell the story of the building through the ages.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once completed the building will
provide a fully accessible library service for Ledbury, bookable meeting rooms
and office accommodation for Herefordshire Council staff. It will also become
the official home of the John Masefield Archive, a collection of books,
pictures, photos and artefacts related to Masefield, his poetry and his life.
The project will also provide a range of volunteering opportunities for people
of all ages. The Master’s House will continue to be the key point of contact
for Herefordshire Council customer services in Ledbury. <i><o:p></o:p></i></div>
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<i>Councillor Roger Phillips said: “We’re delighted that the Heritage
Lottery Fund has given us this grant. The project will see long awaited
development of a new, accessible, library service for the local community and
see the future of this extraordinary building secured for the benefit of
current and future generations in Ledbury.<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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I would like
to take this opportunity to thank all of the local organisations and
individuals that have supported us in the development of this project and look
forward to seeing the fully restored building opening its doors to the
community in the summer of 2014”.<o:p></o:p></div>
Matthew Baileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03562766393564107842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5234706340870990290.post-24844441116075185962013-03-18T14:16:00.002+00:002013-03-18T14:16:52.415+00:00Scaffolding nearing CompletionWorks to fully enclose the building are nearing completion - and Ledbury residents will no doubt not failed to spot the large structure that has appeared - which is clearly visible from many parts of the town centre and surrounding hills.<br />
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An early morning crane lift saw the temporary roof moved into place - after it was erected on the ground for a time taking up part of the carpark.<br />
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The temporary roof will protect the building when the roof is removed to allow the medieval timbers to be repaired and new sections of timber to be lifted into place.<br />
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