From a Small Step to a Monument
AN INTRODUCTION TO PAYE
By Appointment To HM The Queen Building Façade Restoration and Conservation PAYE Stonework & Restoration Ltd London
FROM A SMALL STEP TO A MONUMENT 2AN INTRODUCTION TO PAYE Contents 3 Introduction 4 St Matthias Church 6 Presidents House The Law Society 7 St Peters Church 8 Bishops Waltham Palace 10 Hope Mausoleum 11 Rangers House Studio 12 Tower Hill Memorial 14 Westminster School 15 St Martin in the Fields, Vestry Hall 16 Pevensey Castle 18 Leeds Castle 20 Smithfield Market (Cupolas) 22 Knole House 23 St Alfege Church 26 Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial 28 Henrietta Street 29 Apple Store 30 The RAF Memorial Embankment 32 Manor Park Cemetery Chapel 34 Aston Webb Screen 36 Banksy Art removal 37 Barbers Almshouses 38 Cliveden House 40 Dover Castle 41 Eleanor Cross 42 Darnley Mausoleum 44 Greyfriars Chapel 45 Leicester Square Fountain 46 Magna Carta Memorial 47 Petworth House Gargoyle 48 Temple of Mithras 50 Sheerness Dockyard Church 51 Southampton Civic Centre 53 Hadlow Tower
Paye Stonework and Restoration are the UK’s leading experts in the execution of specialist repair, restoration and conservation projects to our built environment.
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Introduction
St Matthias Church
As Principal Contractor, Paye carried out extensive repair and restoration of the listed elevations. Works included a conservation clean, replacement of eroded Kent Rag stone walling and the reinstatement of missing Elm Park carved heads and crockets to the entrance doorway and pediment.
Using traditional masons craft skills and hand tools, these lost embellishments were replaced in addition to an intricate repair and stone replacement to the rose window.
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GRADE II LISTED ST MATTHIAS CHURCH IS DESCRIBED BY NOTED ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS BRIDGET CHERRY AND NIKOLAUS PEVSNER AS “THE GRANDEST CHURCH IN RICHMOND”. THE ARCHITECT WAS GEORGE GILBERT SCOTT
Client Peter Bowyer & Parish
Paye Stonework and Restoration
Richmond
Value £126,192
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Contractor
Location
Project
Presidents House The Law Society
The entrance to the official London residence of the President of the Law Society where we stripped down and repaired the timbers and then repainted and redecorated to a high-quality finish. This was to compliment the Portland stone steps we had installed.
PRESIDENTS HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1731-2 AS A BUSINESS AND TOWNHOUSE FOR RICHARD FOLEY, AN MP AND BENCHER OF LINCOLN’S INN.
Client The Law Society
Paye Stonework and Restoration
London
Value £ 7,254
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Contractor
Location
Project
St Peters Church
Internal works at St Peters Church, included redecoration and cleaning of all the monuments as well as the dismantling and restoration in-situ of the Cole Memorial. Render on the interior of the chancel was removed, and mouldings stripped and cleaned. The render removal revealed the original stone rubble construction, and given its significance was left exposed. The rest of the walls were rendered with appropriate lime mortar and painted.
St Peters Church
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THERE HAS BEEN A CHURCH ON THE SITE OF ST PETER’S SINCE SAXON TIMES WITH THE EARLIEST REFERENCE APPEARING IN THE DOMESDAY SURVEY OF 1086
Client
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration Location Richmond Project Value £76,895
Bishops Waltham Palace
De-vegetation and lime mortar repairs to the 15th Century boundary walls of Bishops Waltham Palace for English Heritage. In addition to pointing and replacement of defective bricks and flaunching to affect water run-off, we also installed a wild turf soft capping to protect and reduce the need for regular maintenance.
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IT IS RECORDED THAT HENRY V STAYED AT BISHOP’S WALTHAM PALACE BEFORE SETTING OFF FOR AGINCOURT
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Client English Heritage Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration Location Hampshire Project Value £382,439
Hope Mausoleum
One of the few architectural remains of the Deepdene Estate and Gardens, buried in the 1950s to prevent vandalism.
Once the entrance was excavated to expose the masonry, a repair specification was developed. The burial of the mausoleum had caused damage to the brick boundary walls and stonework. Both were carefully reconstructed and repaired using ‘like for like’ materials. With the reinstatement of a new metal roof, railings and masonry the mausoleum has been restored back to its original condition.
The conservation works to Hope Mausoleum (Hope Spring Eternal, The Deepdene Heritage Trail) was Highly Commended by the Civic Trust Awards.
Client Mole Valley District Council
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Surrey
Value £99,995
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Location
Project
Rangers House Studio
Working with English Heritage to renew the degrading felt and roof tiles, both of which contained asbestos. Following the asbestos and roof covering removal, we completed carpentry repairs to the roof structure and then built up the roof-lining to the joists which included several layers and finished with Welsh slate.
Gutterings were redesigned to include a vent gap, with a new timber structure installed using lead to form the new box gutter. Cast iron guttering replaced the old plastic guttering, with internal ceiling boarded, re-plastered and redecorated to complete.
£96,582
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Client English Heritage Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration Location Greenwich Project Value
Working with CWGC the roof to this Grade I listed memorial was given a new waterproof layer, as well as re-bronzing of the name panels and cleaning work to the exterior and interior.
The stone drum was deconstructed and a DPM applied between the courses to avoid future water ingress, in addition a Bronze dome and several bronze ventilation covers were installed. Additional further work to the central compass stone in the WWII garden which was lifted and re-bed with a bronze plaque installed.
FROM A SMALL STEP TO A MONUMENT 12AN INTRODUCTION TO PAYE Tower Hill Memorial
W A T CH V I D E O
THE TOWER HILL MEMORIAL COMMEMORATES MEN AND WOMEN OF THE MERCHANT NAVY AND FISHING FLEETS WHO DIED IN BOTH WORLD WARS AND WHO HAVE NO KNOWN GRAVE.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Paye Stonework and Restoration
London
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Client
Contractor
Location
Project Value £300,319
Westminster School
Little Dean’s Yard, known to Westminster School just as the Yard, is a private gated yard at the heart of the school, within the precincts of the ancient monastery of Westminster. It is a secluded enclave on the original Thorney Island shared between Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster.
The original paving to Little Deans Yard was removed and new drainage and falls were introduced before being re-paved with new York stone and Purbeck limestone.
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Client Westminster School Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration Location London Project Value £813,840
St Martin in the Fields, Vestry Hall
Appointed Principal Contractor for external repairs and redecoration of the Grade II* listed Vestry Hall. Following a detailed survey and superheated steam clean, defective masonry was removed to expose the brickwork.
Following analysis of the original stucco, a natural cement blend was used as a sympathetic substitute for repairs. Repairs incl. moulded and ashlar panels, the latter being pennystruck, in addition to stonemasons replacing the moulded Ionic column capitals and creating durable, historically accurate cast replicas.
The masonry was decorated using natural mineral paint to allow the stucco to ‘breathe’.
Client St Martin in the Fields
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location London
Project Value £226,622
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Pevensey
Appointed Principal Contractor for the multi-phase conservation works to this Scheduled Ancient Monument, managed by English Heritage. Vegetation had taken hold around the ruin and in places deep root systems penetrated the masonry threatening to cause irreversible damage. An extensive program of de-vegetation works was conducted with Phase I concentrated on the Roman boundary walls and Phase II focusing on the Medieval Bailey.
The vegetation was removed taking care not to de-stabilise the surrounding material followed by a tentative approach to repair using injection grouting, lime mortar consolidation and localised re-bedding and repointing of the stone.
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Castle
W A T CH V I D E O
WITH A HISTORY STRETCHING BACK OVER 16 CENTURIES, PEVENSEY CASTLE CHRONICLES MORE GRAPHICALLY THAN ANY OTHER FORTRESS THE STORY OF BRITAIN’S SOUTH COAST DEFENCES.
Client English Heritage Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
East Sussex
Value
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Location
Project
£1,000,000
The main buildings are all constructed from Kentish Ragstone which has in places deteriorated to a point of replacement. Works centered on the south-central elevation of main Castle and focused on the replacement of non-functioning weatherings, the light de-frassing of exfoliating stone & consolidation with mortars and sheltercoats, the aim being to help manage rainwater away from the vertical elevations.
In addition to this both timber repairs and new sandcast leadwork was completed to the roofs of both East & West turrets with areas of redecoration.
Further phases of repair have followed to the Castle and associated buildings.
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FROM 1278 THE CASTLE BELONGED TO THE CROWN AND HAS BEEN HOME TO SIX OF ENGLAND’S MEDIEVAL QUEENS AND HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST VISITED AND ICONIC HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN BRITAIN.
Client Leeds Castle Foundation Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location Kent
Value £Various
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Project
Smithfield Market (Cupolas)
A phased main contract carried out to each of the four Cupolas involved the design and erection of access scaffold through the glazed canopy to enable cleaning and repair of the listed Portland stonework. Due to the busy environment of a working market the contract required a very detailed programme and logistics plan to ensure that no trading was disrupted at any time. Damaged masonry was carefully removed and replaced with new stone that was re-worked by hand on site to ensure an accurate replication of the original historic architectural detailing.
Associated work included the repair of copper domed roofs, leadwork, repair and repainting of the iron finials and internal repair and decoration of the office space to each Cupola.
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PAYE RECEIVED A CONSIDERATE CONTRACTORS GOLD AWARD FOR ITS MANAGEMENT OF THE PROJECT BY THE CITY OF LONDON.
Client City of London
Paye Stonework and Restoration
London
Value £570,000
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Contractor
Location
Project
Knole House
Knole House, located in the Weald of Kent, surrounded by a 1,000-acre park maintained by the National Trust.
Establishing an in-depth working knowledge of the Estate, Estate Management and their expectations of specialist contractors employed to conserve the historic fabric and environs has been vitally important over the time working at Knole.
Paye have completed numerous phases of rebuilding sections of the boundary wall where tree roots and vegetation had begun to take over.
Client The National Trust
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location Kent
Project Value £Various
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St Alfege Church
As Principal Contractor our work included conservation repairs to the Portland stone facades on the North and South elevations of the Transept. Replacement of defective roof coverings and related carpentry repairs. Entry routes were adapted to make the building more accessible and the church boundary re-landscaped to provide a user-friendly main entrance.
Adaptations were made to the historic iron railings, the lanterns, and the overthrow to the Churchyard entrance. Headstones were carefully conserved and relocated to suit the new access layout.
Internal works comprised of repair and redecoration as well as new disabled toilet facilities and primary and emergency lighting installed.
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ST ALFEGE CHURCH WAS THE FIRST LONDON CHURCH DESIGNED BY SIR NICHOLAS HAWKSMOOR
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Client St Alfege Church Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration Location London Project Value £1,159,222
Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial
Working collaboration with sculptor Paul Day, Paye were appointed following an international design competition as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor for the design, manufacture and installation of the Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial.
The memorial is formed of two Portland limestone monoliths towering over 5.5m high with a combined weight of 35 tonne with a 1.8m diameter bronze medallion set floating within the centre.
The memorial was unveiled by HM Queen Elizabeth II and 2,500 specially invited guests as part of a televised Drumhead Ceremony in March 2017.
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W A T CH V I D E O
USING 3D MODELLING SOFTWARE THE INTERSECTING CURVES OF THE LIMESTONE WERE ACCURATELY CARVED USING THE LARGEST CNC MACHINE AVAILABLE IN THE UK.
Client Trustees of Project ONE
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location London
Project Value £ 800,000
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Henrietta Street
3 Henrietta Street, located in the historic Covent Garden area of Central London was built in the 18th Century with later stucco dressings. Works included a conservation super-heated clean to the façade followed by a complete removal of the original black pointing. Mortar repairs, brick replacement and replacement of render followed before the façade was completed with a black soot wash and finished with lime putty tuck pointing.
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Client Oakmont Contractor Oakmont Location London Project Value £14,539 W A T CH V I D E O
Originally built by William Cubitt in 1876, Bedford Chambers had experienced numerous alterations and neglect over the years. Appointed to carefully remove the layers of grime, paint and plaster and restore the original brickwork to achieve a seamless appearance. Bricks were carefully removed and reinstated to conceal new construction columns, cable runs and services to maintain the clean visual appearance. Within the courtyard, openings were skillfully adapted and infilled to create the light filled central space.
Client Apple
Contractor Faithdean PLC
Location Covent Garden, London
Project Value £400,000
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The RAF Memorial Embankment
The memorial comprises a tapering Portland stone pylon topped by zodiacal globe bearing a gilded eagle, taken from the RAF’s badge, with raised wings, facing east towards the River Thames and nominally towards France. The memorial required a specialist conservation clean to the Portland stone and granite, and all masonry joints repointed with lime mortar. Following a detailed inspection of the eagle and bronze globe by a metal conservator, minor repairs and re-gilding were identified and completed.
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W A T CH V I D E O
THE MEMORIAL TO THE RAF ON THE EMBANKMENT IS THE OFFICIAL MEMORIAL OF THE RAF AND RELATED SERVICES.
“My father joined the RAF as part of his National Service in 1945 and he managed to enjoy a career with the RAF for 35 years. I find it quite humbling looking at some of the monuments and memorials that we have the fortunate opportunity to restore, repair or build from new. There is an amazing story behind each of these memorials and it is a proud moment to be able to maintain them for future generations to see, respect and reflect.”
ROBERT GREER, PAYE DIRECTOR
Client Royal Airforce Benevolent Fund
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location London Project Value £15,088
AN INTRODUCTION TO PAYE
Manor Park Cemetery Chapel
The chapel lobby had become cluttered with unnecessary fixtures and fittings and the furniture was old and unfunctional. In addition, leaking flat roofs had caused damage and staining to the Bath stonework and plaster. The space was transformed by removing the old unwanted fixtures and fittings, cleaning and repairing the masonry and painting it with Keim paint to help blend in the new repairs.
New ceilings were installed incorporating a new lighting system together with new radiators, replacement plaster, French polished joinery and the terrazzo flooring restored.
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ANNIE CHAPMAN THE SECOND VICTIM OF JACK THE RIPPER WAS BURIED AT MANOR PARK CEMETERY IN SEPTEMBER 1888
Client Manor Park Cemetery
Paye Stonework and Restoration
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Contractor
Location London Project Value £33,200
As part of the major re-development of the courtyard to provide additional exhibition space the Grade 1 listed Aston Webb screen was dismantled to provide site access and excavation of the space. Following a detailed photographic and dimensional survey Paye’s masons began the careful and meticulous process of dismantling the masonry screen using modern and traditional techniques to cut through joints and separate the solid sections of stone.
Each joint was carefully cut out to prevent the risk of damage to adjacent stones. Using traditional plug and feathers the stones were split apart breaking the mortar used to bond them together.
The main project was completed in 2017 and the re-constructed screen appears radically different with new openings created through the columns providing a free flow access to the new courtyard and exhibition galleries.
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Aston Webb Screen
THE ASTON WEBB SCREEN WAS BUILT IN 1909 AS A CLEVER ARCHITECTURAL INTERVENTION TO HIDE THE MUSEUM’S VICTORIAN BOILERS.
Client Victoria & Albert Museum
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location London
Project Value £1,200,000
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Banksy Art removal
Paye were contacted by the client of a wellknown medical institute in central London to remove what turned out to be one of the single most expensive pieces of masonry they had ever been asked to recover.
The Banksy art piece has been painted onto a terra cotta pier some years before at Moorfields Eye Hospital and subsequently covered over to protect it once its true worth and provenance was known.
Working behind protective hoardings to shield the works from passing members of the public, Paye’s skilled masons began the very delicate process of extracting the block whilst minimising disruption to the hospital. Working slowly over several hours and with frequent checks on progress by the client the artwork was carefully loosened by drilling and breaking out from the side to release the block from its backing mortar.
Client Private Contractor WT Cliffe
Location London
Project Value £3,120
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As Principal Contractor Paye were instructed to complete a facade clean and masonry repair to the Almshouses, as well as conduct timber repairs to the windows and doors, in addition to conservation work to the listed archway.
THE BARBER’S ALMSHOUSES, DESIGNED BY ARCHITECTS WG OSBORNE AND LANGHAM AND COLE, WERE BUILT IN 1899 AND HELD ACCOMMODATION FOR 12 ELDERLY PEOPLE.
Client Daniel & Edwards Solicitors
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location Ramsgate, Kent
Value £213,500
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Project
Barbers Almshouses
Cliveden House
Paye were appointed principal contractor by The National Trust for the re-building & repair of the grand South Terrace which dates from the 1660’s and is the last remaining original structure of the house. Working closely with Julien Harrap Architects, the staircase and balustrading were carefully dismantled and retained to allow repairs of the supporting structure to be undertaken.
Following careful removal of all defective masonry, the exposed brickwork could be assessed for repair. Each salvaged piece of stonework was given a unique identification number which corresponded to an annotated drawing ensuring they were all re-fixed back into their original positions.
A detailed photographic wrap was erected over the access scaffolding in front of The South Terrace which incorporated an 18m long slide for visitors to use as a unique way of getting to formal gardens. A walkway built into the scaffold also allowed an unprecedented view of the works in progress.
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CLIVEDEN REFERS TO THE DENE (VALLEY) WHICH CUTS THROUGH PART OF THE ESTATE EAST OF THE HOUSE, AND MEANS “VALLEY AMONG CLIFFS”
The magnificent flight of steps were restored to their original design incorporating some interesting gauged brickwork. Conservation repair of the Cockerell Pavilion roof and ferneries were also undertaken. The completed repair and conservation work have returned the historic masonry back to it’s former architectural splendour for future generations to enjoy.
Client National Trust Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location Berkshire
Project Value £1,143,591
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At Dover Castle, one of England’s greatest castles, we have embarked on a major conservation project which will maximise the castle’s potential and ensure its survival for future generations. Our highly skilled team have conducted a programme of devegetation and consolidation to the imposing Constables Tower and the impregnable East Curtain Wall. The challenge of access was met head-on with power cradles and rope access.
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IN 1066, WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR CAME TO DOVER AFTER THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS TO CAPTURE THE PORT AND ESTABLISHED A FORTIFICATION
Client English Heritage Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration Location Kent Project Value £1,250,000 Dover Castle
Eleanor
Built in 1865 the 70ft monument situated in the forecourt of Charing Cross Station had been neglected for many years leading to loss of decorative stonework and fine detailing.
Paye undertook conservation repair of the masonry carefully replacing carved features to replicate the original architectural design. To minimise the environmental impact the carving was carried out on site to reduce transportation of materials to and from this central London site.
This approach also ensured a high-quality finish as the masons were able to work adjacent to the feature that needed to be re-carved.
The monument is one of the finest and richly detailed examples of hand carved masonry in the country requiring a high level of skill to be able to replicate the original intricate detailing.
Client Network Rail
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location London Project Value £252,000
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Cross
Darnley Mausoleum
The restoration of Darnley Mausoleum was divided in to two separate phases.
Phase one involved ensuring that the structure was safe, secure and watertight. The pyramid roof was dismantled and rebuilt. Where the various fires had damaged the stone so badly that it was crumbling away individual stones were replaced and the collapsed crypt vaults and chapel floor above were reinstated. Externally, the paving, steps and flying outer staircase over the dry moat were reinstated and the railings were installed using traditional wrought. At the same time the interior was cleaned of graffiti and fire damage and the lost Corinthian capitals were replicated in pure white marble.
Phase two focussed primarily on reinstating the grandeur of the original chapel. Skill and craftsmanship of the highest level was required to replicate the intricate reredos screen which involved cutting the Lord’s Prayer into a single slab of Bianco ‘P’ marble, rare Spanish Brocatelle column claddings, new stained glass windows, discreet CCTV were installed and the restoration of the original plaster coffered dome ceiling completed the stunning internals to the Mausoleum.
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FOR REASONS THAT REMAIN UNCLEAR, DARNLEY MAUSOLEUM WAS NEVER CONSECRATED AND THEREFORE NEVER USED FOR BURIAL.
Borough
Stonework
Restoration
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Client Cobham Ashenbank Scheme and Gravesham
Council Contractor Paye
and
Location Kent Project Value £2 ,300,000
Greyfriars
Paye were instructed to undertake conservation repairs, consolidation and stablisation to the surviving parts of the medieval boundary wall. This included the removal of deep-rooted vegetation to the South Wall elevation and following a sampling process, replacement of eroded brickwork with grouting of voids and deep re-pointing where necessary.
Areas of the North Wall elevation had become structurally compromised and required the brickwork to be taken down and rebuilt with bricks set in a lime putty mortar, and where cementitious flaunching’s had failed, they were renewed in a natural hydraulic lime (3.5).
Consolidation and repair work to a ragstone arch required the removal of vegetation growths and re-pointing of the failing mortar. Old cementitious repair mortar to the failed central joint was raked out and the void packed with a new ragstone stone insert and mortar to place the arch joint back into compression.
Client Eastbridge Hospital
Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration
Location Canterbury, Kent
Value £50,000
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Chapel
Project
Dating from the 1900’s the marble to Shakespeare statue had become soiled and damaged and required intricate hand carved repairs in new marble carefully sourced to match the original.
As part of the initial works a fully documented series of cleaning trials was undertaken to help establish the most appropriate methodology. The majority of marble was carefully cleaned using the DOFF steam system to remove surface soiling and organic growth. Poultices were also used to help remove or fade out deep seated staining.
The conservation and repair saw the replacement of original Dolphin tails with new subtlety re-designed tails to provide greater durability and stability. The legs and hands and parts of the arms of William Shakespeare’s statue were carefully cut off and replaced with new hand carved marble replacements replicating the originals in every minute detail.
Stonework and Restoration
London
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Leicester Square Fountain Client Westminster CC Contractor Paye
Location
Magna Carta Memorial
Runnymede is the site of the sealing of Magna Carta, but today it’s home to a collection of memorials dedicated to the struggle for liberty.
The paving leading to and surrounding the Magna Carta Memorial had become in places loose and unstable with erosion taking hold in some areas, notably to the stone benches. To address this, the perimeter paving, and the approach paving (and steps) were doff cleaned, and the loose and uneven York stone paving taken up and re-laid. In addition, a new Portland stone bench was installed to match the existing detail.
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Client American Bar Association Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration Location Surrey Project Value £27,165
Petworth House
Damage was sustained to a carved gargoyle head resulting in a lateral break of the stone from ear to ear. With great care, the gargoyle was expertly repaired with very little evidence of the damage.
Stonework
Sussex
Restoration
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Gargoyle Client Pulse Films Contractor Paye
and
Location West
Project Value £617
THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GARGOYLES AND GROTESQUES IS THAT GARGOYLES CONTAIN A WATER SPROUT THROUGH THE MOUTH, WHEREAS GROTESQUES DO NOT.
Temple of Mithras
The London Temple of Mithras was fully reconstructed by Paye masons as part of the major development of the Bloomberg European headquarters on Cannon Street.
It is thought to be the most complete example of a Mithraic temple ever found and is certainly the most exciting Roman discovery in the UK (dating as it does from around 250AD).
It is an unusual project drawing on skillsets within both Conservation and Restoration disciplines.
For the reconstruction of the Temple, we produced bricks in 3 different sizes, created by replicating Roman casting and firing techniques.
• Bessalis (equivalent to a Roman foot in length)
• Sesquipedalis (derived from sesqui, ‘one and a half times’ and pedalis, ‘measuring a foot’)
• Bipedalis (up to 2ft square)
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THE TEMPLE OF MITHRAS WAS DISCOVERED IN 1954 DURING EXCAVATIONS AFTER THE BLITZ. AS THE SITE WAS BEING REDEVELOPED AND THE TEMPLE WOULD HAVE BEEN DISTURBED BY THE NEW FOUNDATIONS, IT WAS METICULOUSLY DETAILED AND RECORDED BY ARCHAEOLOGISTS BEFORE BEING DISMANTLED
Client Bloomberg Contractor Sir Robert McAlpine
Location London
Project Value £1,200,000
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Sheerness Dockyard Church
The church, which was badly damaged by fire in 2001, is considered an architectural masterpiece and was one of the most important buildings at risk in the south east of England. Paye were instructed to dismantle and rebuild the tower, conduct masonry repairs to all elevations in addition to reinstating the original Georgian parapet cornice finished with a stucco render. Internally, the Paye masons also installed a cantilever staircase.
WHEN COMPLETE, IT WILL PROVIDE “MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT” FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND NEW BUSINESSES AS A MENTORING HUB.
£996,453
Trust
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Client Sheerness Dockyard Preservation
Contractor Coniston Construction Location Kent Project Value
W A T CH V I D E O
The North Wing to the Southampton Civic Centre is a grade II* listed Portland stone structure, supported from an embedded steel frame. The Civic Centre has suffered from ongoing structural problems relating to the corrosion of the embedded steel frame (Regents Street Disease). Corrosion causes the steel to expand and induces stress on the surrounding masonry eventually leading to fractures in the Portland stone façade.
Paye were appointed in to address the cause of the structural problems and undertake the restoration of the fractured stonework façade. Scaffold was erected to the work areas to fully survey the stonework. Fractured units were identified and marked to form a scope for removal.
Damaged Portland stonework was removed to expose the corrosion of the steel columns. Further areas of stonework were removed to ensure all corrosion was addressed, even where this had not yet fractured. The steel was blasted to remove corrosion and treated with paint coatings to inhibit further corrosion. New Portland stonework was reinstated to match original details.
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Southampton Civic Centre
SOUTHAMPTON CIVIC CENTRE WAS DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT ERNEST BERRY WEBBER IN THE CLASSICAL STYLE IN 1929 AND CONSTRUCTED OVER A TEN-YEAR PERIOD.
Client Southampton City Council Contractor Paye Stonework and Restoration Location Hampshire
Value £230,000
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Project
Hadlow
Instructed to repair and conserve this unique 50 metre late 18th century Gothic tower back to its historic architectural splendour using a natural cement in keeping with the original mortar.
Following an extensive sampling process to achieve a match of the original mortar the reinstatement of missing detailing could begin. Using traditional trade skills mouldings were hand run which due to the quick set of the natural cement could be completed in a matter of hours.
In keeping with the original construction, intricate pre-cast units were manufactured to replace missing and damaged items.
In the region of 2000 individual pieces were produced making up finials, rosettes, pinnacles and splashes.
The reconstructed Lantern is topped with decorative pinnacles over 3 metres high, at its base is the public viewing platform. The new structural brickwork was built using lime mortars in keeping with the existing construction. In addition to the external restoration Paye Ltd also carried out internal lime plastering of the new accommodation spaces.
AN INTRODUCTION TO PAYE
Tower
HADLOW TOWER, OR MAY’S FOLLY AS IT IS AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN, IS A GRADE 1* LISTED FOLLY AND THE TALLEST OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Client Vivat Trust Contractor Mansell Plc
Location Kent
Project Value £1,143,591
FROM A SMALL STEP TO A MONUMENT 54AN INTRODUCTION TO PAYE
FROM A SMALL STEP TO A MONUMENT 55AN INTRODUCTION TO PAYE THANK YOU To find out more about any Paye projects or to make any enquiries related to future work please contact EMAIL info@paye.net PHONE Robert Greer or David Manktelow 020 8857 9111 ADDRESS Paye Stonework and Restoration, Stationmasters House, Mottingham Station Approach, London, SE9 4EL ©Paye2022’ By Appointment To HM The Queen Building Façade Restoration and Conservation PAYE Stonework & Restoration Ltd London Paye.net
