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    Tag: Restoration

    The Tudor Finials

    Part 1: Design and Planning Since the late-seventeenth century the Tudor and Elizabethan ranges have been mostly forgotten, eclipsed by the creation of the Baroque Wing in… Read more “The Tudor Finials”

    May 8, 2017June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    The Dam at the Bath Stone Bridge

    Part 1: Exploration and Archaeology While much of the damaged and missing stone is being carved for the restoration of the bridge, the dam works have also… Read more “The Dam at the Bath Stone Bridge”

    April 18, 2017June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    Bath Stone Bridge: The Restoration

    Part 1: Repairing The Stone Since 2016 mason Mike Orchard has been carving new stone to replace the damaged or lost elements of this Halswell Park icon.… Read more “Bath Stone Bridge: The Restoration”

    March 27, 2017June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    The Roof is Up!

    A big thank you to everyone at Corbel Conservation Ltd. for their hard work and dedication in fixing up the roof, as well as everyone involved in the… Read more “The Roof is Up!”

    October 19, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    The Temple Bridge

    Part of the Mill Wood Restoration Scheme Opposite the Temple of Harmony and sitting in a high position on the southern bank of Mill Wood’s final pond… Read more “The Temple Bridge”

    March 30, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    The Roadside Cascade

    Restoration of the Mill Wood lakes outflow The water that springs up in the cold bath at the south of Mill Wood flows through various lakes, over… Read more “The Roadside Cascade”

    February 16, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    Hoisting Up the New Chimney Pots

    11th February 2016 -RB

    February 16, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    Somerset Gardens Trust Tree Presentation

    8th February 2016 To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Somerset Gardens Trust and it’s AGM at Halswell House the Chairman, Mrs Camilla Carter, and Edward Strachan… Read more “Somerset Gardens Trust Tree Presentation”

    February 16, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    The Mill Wood Tree Planting

    With 4,423 specimens being planted in January 2016 These are the last photographs taken of Mill Wood whilst still an agricultural field (1950-2016). On Monday 18th January… Read more “The Mill Wood Tree Planting”

    January 22, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    The Temple of Harmony

    and Robert Adam at Halswell “Passing to the Ionic portico, which is excellently placed, the scenery in view is truly enchanting; the lawn is gently waved, and… Read more “The Temple of Harmony”

    January 22, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    The re-roofing of the Tudor Manor

    And the removal of twenty-first-century dormer windows The roof structures of the old manor complex at Halswell date from the many different phases of building. Roofing evidence… Read more “The re-roofing of the Tudor Manor”

    January 14, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    Revealing the historic Manor House at Halswell (part 1)

    Restoration of the south façade. The areas highlighted in red date from the 1590’s improvements to the old manor. The blue outlined addition to the right was probably… Read more “Revealing the historic Manor House at Halswell (part 1)”

    January 13, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    Restoration of the Riding School Facade

    ”…the court [yard] is enclosed by the west facade of the riding school (listed grade II), a red-brick structure designed by John Johnson in 1769.” – Historic… Read more “Restoration of the Riding School Facade”

    January 12, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    The Coach House

    And its rebirth as the new bat roost The Coach house, or a building of similar proportions, was on this site by 1756 when it was recorded… Read more “The Coach House”

    January 11, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    Restoring the Chimneys

    The chimney stacks at Halswell consist of two distinct groups; those hidden within the formal architecture of the Baroque north wing, and those that survived from the… Read more “Restoring the Chimneys”

    January 11, 2016June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    Halswell’s Lost Orangery

    and a history of Orangeries in the Country House.  The Orangery at Halswell existed from at least 1756, the date of the earliest map of Halswell known… Read more “Halswell’s Lost Orangery”

    November 25, 2015June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine – Halswell Park Progress pt.2

    Edward Strachan discusses the historic park and gardens for Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine, Summer Edition

    July 20, 2015June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine – Halswell Park Progress pt.1

    Edward Strachan discusses the historic park and gardens for Somerset Gardens Trust Magazine, Spring Edition

    May 8, 2015June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton

    The Rotunda (Mrs. Busby’s Temple)

    Completed restoration project

    March 26, 2015June 5, 2017 by Roy Bolton
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