Category: Heritage

Domestic and Commercial Glazing Manufacturer, Supplier and Installer

HOWELLS’ BESPOKE GLAZING SYSTEM RESTORES HISTORIC ALTON TOWERS CONSERVATORY

Howells Patent Glazing was appointed manufacturer and supplier of a bespoke glazing system for one of the greatest examples of Gothic Revival architecture in Britain, the Towers, known to millions as the centrepiece of Alton Towers Resort.  Adapting its popular HGR 1 rafter bar, the Black Country business supplied roof lanterns for the restoration of …

How the City of culture can help local business

The rail industry is working together to deliver over £50 billion in a Railway Upgrade Plan: the biggest programme of improvements in rail since the 19th Century.   Investment Investment is at its highest since the Victorian times and there will is a lot of work going on as the railway infrastructure etc has to …

National Trust and English Heritage

Repairing and maintaining roofs are a costly business and more so when a large historic building is involved! Orangery at Montacute House The orangery at Montacute House, National Trust, has re-opened with a new roof and 2,380 glass panes all refitted into their correct place. With each pane of glass a different size, the restoration …

Sheffield Cathedral Regeneration

Sheffield Cathedral Regeneration Blog As visitors to Sheffield will know there is an  impressive Cathedral.  It is a Grade 1 Listed Building located in the centre of Sheffield and it is without doubt the most impressive building in the whole city.   Like many churches it has stories to tell.  William de Lovelet built the first …