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13th Sept: Stonework restored & repaired

Sep 13,2019 Leave a comment stonework, windows

The stonework is being restored, repaired and renewed….

 

7th September: Rail Side Externals

Sep 9,2019 Leave a comment hoardings, rail-side, windows

External views from the rail side (mostly):

2nd August: Chimneys Completed

Aug 5,2019 Leave a comment chimneys

The chimneys have been completed – and they look fantastic!

1st July: Mainly Roof and Windows

Jul 3,2019 Leave a comment windows

Repair of the roof and installation of new windows is proceeding…

 

14th June: Heritage Skills Event

Jun 24,2019 Leave a comment

Morpeth Station Restoration: Heritage Skills event. Thanks to the site manager, Carl, for arranging the event

24th May: Views from the Scaffolding

May 24,2019 Leave a comment scaffolding, views

Views from scaffolding – currently the highest point in Morpeth

24th May: Completion of Chimneys

May 24,2019 Leave a comment chimneys, scaffolding

Final chimney completed today. Scaffolding will be reduced in the next couple of weeks.

 

7th May: New Chimneys Installed

May 7,2019 Leave a comment chimneys

New Chimneys from Classic Masonry installed:

17th April: Classic Masonry Works

Apr 17,2019 Leave a comment chimneys, masonry, video

Refurbishment of the railway station includes restoring the chimneys to their full original height. While some of this can be achieved through restoration and a little bit of architectural salvage – crafting of some new masonry is required, and that is being undertaken by Classic Masonry Works:

10th April: Views from the Top

Apr 12,2019 Leave a comment scaffolding, views

The tall scaffolding on the railway station is currently – if temporary – the highest point in Morpeth – and the views are just great!

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