Cranbrook and Sissinghurst in Kent are famous around the world as the home of Sissinghurst Castle. Purchased by Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville West in 1930, it became a refuge for the couple, who created an iconic English country garden that still attracts thousands of visitors every year. Cranbrook Vestry Hall may not be as […]
A return to the Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Royal Hospital Chelsea dates back to the 17th century as a purpose-built safe haven for elderly veterans, the famous Chelsea Pensioners. Commissioned by King Charles II, this incredible building has been showing its age over recent decades and has recently undergone a programme of major refurbishment and modernisation. As part of the refurbishment process, […]
Behind The Scenes at The Randolph
As Inspector Morse once said, “The secret of a happy life, is to know when to stop and then to go that little bit further.” At Storm Windows, we always like to go further for our clients, and during our recent work in Oxford, we did just that in one of the fictional detective’s former […]
Crafting a Future for Caernarfon’s Porth Mawr
The East Gate in Caernarfon, known in Welsh as Y Porth Mawr (the large gate) formed part of the town’s extensive Medieval fortifications. Porth Mawr was the main landward entrance to the borough and once housed the Exchequer. In fact, Porth Mawr was effectively the financial and administrative centre for the shire counties of North […]
Two Historic Properties in Bath
The beautiful city of Bath has a long history. Taking its name from the Roman-built baths, it was founded in c. 60 AD by the Mediterranean invaders, when it became ‘Aquae Sulis’ or ‘the waters of Sul’. Nestling in the valley of the River Avon, the city is today as famous for its stunning Georgian […]
Through the Looking Glass: A Future for Historic Windows
Our team has built up considerable expertise and a practical understanding of historic windows. While often being highly attractive and characterful, they do present a range of unique challenges for property owners. We’re always happy to share this knowledge and learn from other practitioners and experts in the heritage property field. This September we’ll be […]
A new start for Faith House
Faith House in Tufton Street, Westminster is an attractive grade II listed building with a fascinating history. Designed by the renowned Edwardian architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, Faith House was built as the Church Institute for St John’s between 1905-07. It was subsequently taken over by the Society of the Faith, an Anglo-Catholic organisation that still […]
Transforming an iconic old chapel near Abersoch
Chapels are an iconic feature of the Welsh landscape. They hark back to a time when the Methodist Church was thriving and embarked on a huge building programme. The Grade II listed former chapel, Capel Nant in Nanhoron, near Abersoch dates back to 1877. It was built by renowned Victorian chapel architect William Pritchard Roberts […]
Watch our Royal Hospital Chelsea Video
The Royal Chelsea Hospital is one of the UK’s most iconic buildings. It’s home to those famous redcoats, the Chelsea Pensioners, each of whom is a deserved beneficiary of this purpose-built safe haven for elderly veterans. It was initiated by King Charles II in the 17th century and the 300 veterans who live there have […]
The Historic Old Mill
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