Basildon Park was built by John Carr of York for Sir Francis Sykes between 1776 and 1783. It is a beautifully balanced building of warm Bath stone consisting of a main central block joined to individual pavilions by...
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Dec 11th, 2010
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Conservation | Exterior | National Trust |
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Basildon Park, Berkshire
Dec 9th, 2010
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Patrick |
Conservation | National Trust | Portfolio |
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Ham House
I have been employed on several occasions to advise on the treatment of external surfaces at Ham House. In the early 1990s I carried out trials with copperas washes on the quoins, which had been painted with a...
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Dec 8th, 2010
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Patrick |
Exterior | Portfolio | Private Houses | Residences |
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Compton Bassett House, Wiltshire
In 1659 Compton Bassett House was a U-shaped building which was open to the south-east. Its main range, lying north-east and south-west, had a hall at its north-east end and, south-west of the hall, a screens...
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Dec 8th, 2010
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Patrick |
Paint Technical |
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Limewash versus Paint – An Urban View
Limewash: Yes! Softened by the sun, grappa and holiday spirit it seemed such a good idea to use limewash on returning from the Mediterranean. Limewash has several winning features but a universal coating it...
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