The Listed Property Show, which this year was held at Olympia, London from 2 to 3rd February, is always an important event in the heritage building calendar. It’s a great opportunity for owners and managers of heritage and listed buildings to meet skilled craftspeople, specialists, and companies who provide the specialised services these buildings often […]

Designed to help turn the head of a Queen, the gatehouse at Kenilworth Castle was part of an expensive statement of intent from the castle’s then-owner, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Dudley was convinced he could impress Queen Elizabeth I with his wealth and taste on her first visit to the castle, but it was […]

Westwood is a thriving community of around 1,100 souls in Wiltshire. The Parish Rooms are at the heart of village life, hosting a range of activities and events throughout the year from yoga to art groups, choirs and regular village lunches. The rooms are also available for hire for family and other events and are […]

The Listed Property Show 2024 will be taking place at Olympia, London from 2nd to 3rd February. If you own or manage a listed or heritage property it’s a must-attend event. There you can meet a huge range of listed building suppliers and experts, all of whom will be happy to answer your questions and […]

We’re proud of our partnership with The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and share many of their ideals around the protection, preservation and enhancement of heritage buildings. SPAB was founded by William Morris in 1877, in response to the work of Victorian architects whose enthusiasm for misplaced restoration caused extensive damage to […]

At Storm, we cover the entirety of the UK, including its offshore islands. Recently, we’ve been carrying out work on the Isle of Wight. This gem of an island located off the south coast of England, was highly fashionable during the Regency, Victorian and Edwardian era, not least because that was where Queen Victoria chose […]

The Strathspey Railway that ran through the Cairngorms from Dufftown in Moray to Boat of Garten was one of the most picturesque in the UK. With its stunning Highland scenery, the area is popular with walkers, birdwatchers, mountain climbers and anyone who loves being surrounded by nature. The line was closed in 1965, but many […]