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Rayners Penn: Where Old Bricks Tell New Stories

Not all bricks are created equal, and at Rayners Penn they’re part of the story.

While surveying the estate, we uncovered original Thomas Lawrence’s Bracknell Pottery (TLB) stamped bricks, a manufacturer so respected in the late 1800s that his rubbers were used on landmark buildings like Hampton Court Palace and Holloway College. One brick we found (a pattern 73A moulded special) still carries the original TLB indentation,...

Project Completion – Catherine Street, Salisbury City Centre

We’re delighted to share the completion of our latest project at Catherine Street, located in the heart of Salisbury city centre.

This development has transformed the space into four brand-new flats, all finished to a high standard and designed for modern city living.

Each unit includes:

  • Contemporary kitchens with sleek cabinetry and integrated appliances
  • Stylish, fully tiled bathroo...

Progress at Rowley Barns

Work has now commenced on the next phase of the roofing project at Barn 1. As shown in the images, the existing roof has been fully stripped back, preparing the structure for a complete refurbishment. The upcoming works will focus on full redecoration and a comprehensive rebuild of the roof, ensuring both durability and a high-quality finish.

We’ve also successfully completed the installation of a brand-new foundation, followed by t...

Rayners Penn – The Revival

Rayners Penn occupies a 19-acre historic Victorian setting in the heart of the village of Penn, Buckinghamshire. At its core is the distinguished Grade II-listed Rayners House, accompanied by ancillary outbuildings, historic gardens, ponds, and tranquil woodlands. Originally established in the mid-19th century as a country residence, the estate later became a school for deaf children, and more recently stood vacant, its architectural herita...

Progress at the Wycombe Chair Museum

Work is progressing well at the Wycombe Chair Museum in High Wycombe. Here are the latest images of the work being undertaken to the roof.

The contractor has replaced the flat roof to the top of the building, including adding an insulation layer to that flat roof section. To the perimeter of the flat roof the copper flashing has been replaced with new overlapped strips, which adds a striking detail between the flat and pitched roofs...