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Heritage Together
Grosvenor attended the Heritage Together event (organised by Projectbook) over in Manchester last night which was a wonderful opportunity for like-minded people in the heritage and construction sector to get together.
It was an informal meeting which took place in the wonderful backdrop of the timber framed Old Wellington pub in the Millenium Quarter of Manchester.
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Saint Dwynwen’s Church and the Patron Saint of Lovers
Saint Dwynwen’s Church, on Anglesey is a scheduled ancient monument.
Perhaps more interestingly and topically – Saint Dwynwen is the patron Saint of Lovers.
Who were the two furtive shadows holding hands amidst the romantic ruins on the occasion of Grosvenors site visit recently?
Perhap’s some ghosts of the past, or two royal lovers learning their lines [...]
The Old Police Station Denbigh -update
For those that have been following the progress of the beautiful old police station at Denbigh, you will be glad to know that we have now completed the conservation and restoration of the building.
Almost all of the Quoins had to be replaced – but we managed to save most of the windows which were removed [...]
Grosvenor is hiring!
SITE FOREMAN
Grosvenor Construction are looking for a Site Foreman to join a dedicated and expanding team specialising in the restoration and conservation of historic buildings.
The successful applicant needs to be hands on, hold a current CSCS card, site supervisors certificate and driving license.
A joinery background will be an advantage, as will plenty of experience in [...]
2010- A Vintage Year
This time of year is always a good time to cast a glance backwards and review some of the amazing projects that we have been lucky enough to get involved with.
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All in all, the past 12 months have been our most successful yet.
The projects that we have been involved with have been diverse, challenging and [...]
People and Skills – a celebration
Grosvenor understand that the most important components of a successful company are its people.
We have adopted a philosophy which encourages maximum exposure to training and upgrading of skills.
This philosophy is underpinned by the early adoption of the Heritage Skills Card for all our staff.
To celebrate the diversity of skills within our company we are proud [...]
Working with Angels
As the above photo depicts our conservation work over at Saint Gwenfaen’s church, Rhoscolyn on Anglesey, went so well that we suspected the intervention of something far more angelic than our earthly boot clad craftsmen!
Saint John’s Chester & Civic Awards
Grosvenor are proud to hear that Saint John’s Chester refurbishment project has been nominated for a Civic Award.
Grosvenor were principal contractors on the scheme to re-point the historic fabric using traditional lime mortar, and will be attending the Civic Awards at the end of November.
Snowdonia 1890
You can probably imagine, that a construction company dedicated to the historic environment will come across many unusual ‘finds’, ‘happenings’, and ‘events’.
For example, we recently found an ornately carved timber, re-set as a purlin within the void of an ancient church. On another occasion, we hacked through the hundreds of years of growth entangling an [...]
Project News: Timber Framed House
Nothing is more satisfying than taking on a project which involves all of the skills and trades available to you. One such project that we have on the go currently is over at Weston under Redcastle.
Video: One of our apprentices works amongst the old sandstone blocks and quoins
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This beautiful little C17th timber framed cottage is [...]
