Lytham Methodist Church
February 19, 2008
We have just completed Phase 1 of the works at Lytham Methodist Church, replacing the slate roof and making repairs at roof level. The works had the benefit of a temporary roof so the contractor could continue through the worst of the winter weather. The works were finished four weeks early.
Francis Roberts Architects. AABC, Architect Accredited in Building Conservation.
Contractor: Lambert Walker, Preston
Ave Maria Hall, Holywell
June 22, 2007
Work is nearing completion on our scheme for the rebuilding and renovation of the Ave Maria Hall and St Winefride’s Hospice in Holywell, North Wales. The Hospice will provide accommodation for pilgrims visiting the holy well nearby. The Hall will be a residence and chapel for the Brigittine Order whose members will care for the pilgrims.
Clifton Drive Methodist Church
September 27, 2006
Work has just started on our project to repair the stone spire at Clifton Drive Methodist Church in Lytham St Annes. The spire finial was brought down in strong winds. Our photoset shows the access scaffold being constructed and views of Lytham St Annes and Blackpool.
St Walburge, Preston
May 15, 2006
Major works to repair the hammerbeam roof of this Grade l listed church by J.A. Hansom. Works included the provision of temporary structure to support the roof. The picture below shows the construction of new lead gutters.
Lancaster Cathedral
May 13, 2006
The new altar, corona and gates with the sanctuary beyond.
Stencilled Decoration at St Mary, Barrow
May 6, 2006
Stencil work at St Mary, Barrow. Decorative scheme designed by Francis Roberts Architects.
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St Mary, Barrow
May 5, 2006
Original church by E.W. Pugin. Alterations, decoration and new fittings by Francis Roberts Architects.
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St John’s Minster, Preston
May 4, 2006
View of the refurbished nave from ground level. Our scheme included the laying of a new stone floor with under-floor heating.
The Minster Church of St. John the Evangelist. A pioneering scheme of major repairs, refurbishment and new accommodation opening the building to community, arts and cultural uses. For the Diocese of Blackburn, with English Heritage and Heritage Lottery support. Completed 2001 (£1.5m).
Lancaster Cathedral
May 1, 2006
St. Peter’s Cathedral, Lancaster: The conservation, repair, re-ordering and re-decoration of a fine building of 1865 by E. G. Paley (with later work by Giles Gilbert Scott). The building had been re-ordered in the 1970s and many of its artefacts taken away. Both E. G. Paley’s work and that of Giles Gilbert Scott have now been imaginatively restored and the building has been given a new sanctuary and a complete redecoration in Gothic Revival style. All the artefacts and furniture have been designed by the Architect. This project was completed in September 1995 and received an R.I.B.A. Award in 1996. The project was published in Church Building, January 1996 “. . . here is an architect who understands the fin de siecle architectural mind not only in an extremely thorough, but also practical way. He can actually create buildings in that design-language; the rest of us can only talk about it.”