Daily archives: 20/01/2018

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Specialist workshop on looking after old buildings

Kim Sankey of Angel Architecture in Charmouth is organising a workshop for owners of old buildings. The session also includes stonemason, plaster and renders specialist Matthew Gee of Uplyme, and former North Dorset District Council Conservation Officer Kevin Morris from Dorchester. The half-day workshop is being held on The Cobb in the fascinating old building that also houses the aquarium. ‘Old buildings can be a minefield when it comes to doing work on them,’ says Kim. ‘It’s best to choose materials and techniques carefully and use experienced craftspeople with the right skills. If the building is listed, you always need […]