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Joseph Pickford’s Ashbourne Villas

October 10, 2019

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Joseph Pickford’s Ashbourne Villas

When we use the adjective or prefix ‘Georgian’ to describe a town or city, that…

Sidney R. Jones

March 5, 2019

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Sidney R. Jones

One only has to travel over the mountains and moors of Lancashire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire…

Elements: Walling

February 7, 2019

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Elements: Walling

Walling in vernacular or traditional buildings is commonly referred to, and recognised, by the nature…

Looking back through History

April 5, 2018

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Boxed timber-framed cottage in Hill-Ridware, Staffordshire

In the last decade or so, the Midlands has become a significant reference point in…

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Welcome to the Hertes of England historic building resource. We specialise in exploring the traditional buildings and vernacular architecture of the English Midlands. From timber-framed cottages to Victorian town houses and factories, we investigate a range of historic buildings and the skills, techniques and crafts that were used to create them.

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  • John Speed "Therein groweth a stone softer than Alablaster, but being burnt maketh a Plaister harder than..."

    John Speed
  • Sidney R. Jones "One only has to travel over the mountains and moors of Lancashire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire..."

    Sidney R. Jones
  • Martin Heidegger "Whoever builds a house or a ship or forges a sacrificial chalice reveals what is..."

    Martin Heidegger
  • Carole Ryan "Vernacular building tradition is one based upon time-immeriorial building techniques and the use of materials,..."

    Carole Ryan

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This relatively unique building is the last remain This relatively unique building is the last remaining structure on the site that was once Josiah Wedgwood’s Etruria pottery factory near Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent. Situated on the embankment of the Trent & Mersey Canal, it was most likely built as a counting house for the import and export of materials and goods to and from the factory site. Known locally as ‘The Roundhouse’ it was constructed in the mid 18th Century on a circular plan over two-storeys and utilises a series of portal window openings (Oculi) from which the ‘comings and goings’ of the canal could be overlooked. It currently possesses a Grade II* designation.
The historic built environment can often be an unu The historic built environment can often be an unusual and surprising series of discoveries! What sometimes appears as ordinary can often prove to be extraordinary! When you think you’re on a road to nowhere and suddenly a sign appears (literally), it is worth taking note of that sign because it may turn out to be more important than you first thought! Early 19th Century cast-iron mileplate set into drystone walling, Alton, Staffordshire, currently designated as Grade II. #historicbuiltenvironment #staffordshire #socialdistancing #staysafe
Despite his obvious distaste for what he often pej Despite his obvious distaste for what he often pejoratively described as ‘historicism’ Nikolaus Pevsner clearly had a ‘soft spot’ for Wightwick Manor, situated in the suburbs of Wolverhampton. His entry, in the yet to be updated Staffordshire volume of The Buildings of England, describes the house as a ’tour de force’ and is one of the longest non-ecclesiastical entries in the entire volume! And it is clear to see what he admired about this building, as its historical integrity is genuinely overshadowed by the unique craftsmanship that is evident in both its design (Edward Ould of Grayson & Ould) and construction. Built in the late Victorian period, it stands as a testament to the quality of crafts and trades that, for obvious reasons, by the end of the First World War had largely been lost! Along with Webb and Morris’ Red House (Morris designed the interior at the Manor), it should be considered as one of the most important examples of Arts & Crafts architecture in England. It is currently designated as Grade I. #heritage #conservation #architecture #artsandcrafts #williammorris #staffordshire
A house of many histories and identities. This bui A house of many histories and identities. This building was once Ellastone Hall, a grand Georgian structure built between the late 17th Century and early 18th Century and located on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border. It later became the Bromley Arms Inn, a well frequented coach house servicing the needs of those travelling between Ashbourne and Uttoxeter. It is now known as Ellastone Old House, a privately owned dwelling in need of substantial care and attention. It currently possesses a Grade II* designation but unfortunately bears all the symptoms of a structure ready to be promoted to heritage at risk status! #heritage #staffordshire #heritageatrisk
Our interest in the region’s Georgian Gothick st Our interest in the region’s Georgian Gothick structures continues unabated. This is the church of St John the Evangelist on the corner of Bridge Street and Mill Street in Derby. It was built as a Commissioners’ church in 1826 by Francis Goodwin to provide a space of worship for the growing population to the west of the city. Perpendicular in design, it features a wide range of gothic details and motifs including turreted towers (which were originally topped with cupolas), castellations, battlements and cast-iron tracery. It currently possesses a Grade II* designation. #heritage #derbyshire #georgian #gothic
More of our continued interest in the region’s G More of our continued interest in the region’s Georgian Gothick heritage. This is Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire, which was originally designed by James Wyatt but completed after his death by Richard Walker during the 1820s. Based on a late Elizabethan style structure (still extant in parts), the house was modified and extended to combine Georgian proportions and symmetry with Gothic detailing and ornament (castellations, turrets etc). Unfortunately, despite its Grade II* status and the rarity of its particular architectural style, this important historical asset has been on the Heritage at Risk register for over a decade! #heritage #conservation #georgian #gothic
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