Albion Place Gardens is a Grade II Registered Park and Garden that lies in the centre of Ramsgate on the cliffs above the marina. Dating from the early 19th century altered and embellished in the late 19th century along its southern boundary, the gardens have impressive Pulhamite rock work. The enclosing terraces (nos 1-6, 10-15, and Albion House) are listed grade II.
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An Introduction to Encaustic Tiles
Encaustic tiles have captured my interest for some time now. Found in numerous locations throughout England, they adorn floors and walls with intricate patterns and vibrant colors
St Mary’s Church, Minster
Certainly one of the finest churches in Kent, Saint Mary’s, Minster has pre-Norman foundations, and it is thought that the remains of a much older Anglo-Saxon church lie beneath the present church. Originally founded in 670 AD as a small monastic parish church, it was later sacked by the Danes in 1011 and rebuilt in later in C11. Traditionally called the ‘Cathedral of the Marshes’, it is easy to see why; the scale and architectural details are impressive.
Heritage House, 79-80 High Street, Gravesend
Heritage House is a Grade II* listed building dating from the early to mid-18th century located in the historic core of Gravesend.
Tickerage Mill Barn, Sussex
F Heritage has submitted a heritage statement and detailed conservation advice for works to the Grade II listed Tickeradge Mill Barn and cart shed in Sussex. Tickeradge Mill Barn stands as a notable example of a 17th-century former threshing barn.
Bourjois House, Croydon
Bourjois House, located in Croydon, is a historically significant building that has a rich history dating back to its construction in the early 20th century. The building has been a prominent landmark in Croydon and has witnessed the evolving urban landscape of the town. It was initially designed and constructed during a period of architectural innovation and growth, reflecting the Art Deco and early Modernist architectural styles of the time.
Warden Manor and The Coach House, Kent
J F Heritage has submitted a comprehensive heritage statement and detailed conservation advice relating to the proposed alterations to two significant listed buildings: Warden Manor and The Coach House.
Quested Cottage, Aldington
J F Heritage has submitted a heritage statement and detailed conservation advice for works near to a listed building. Quested Cottage is a Grade II listed building, it exhibits an interesting combination of architectural elements. Its timber- framed structure is adorned with painted ragstone and tile hanging, topped by a plain tiled roof.
The Reuse of Ship Timbers in Historic Buildings
While there are numerous stories and legends surrounding the reuse of ship timbers in historic buildings, the reality is that such occurrences are relatively rare. The notion of using ship timbers in construction has been romanticised and perpetuated by folklore and popular culture. However, there are rare instances where ship timbers have been reused in historic buildings.
Flat 12, Devon House, Maidstone Buildings Mews, Southwark
It was a pleasure to provide a heritage statement in support of a planning and listed building consent application for alterations to a Grade II listed former hop warehouse in the Borough of Southwark, London.
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