Norwich Guildhall, Norwich
anding since the Battle of Agincourt, the Norwich Guildhall has commanded civic authority over Norwich. Its intimidating monolithic appearance is attributed to its intricate galleted flintwork. The Norwich Guildhall is a window into Norwich’s rich history and remains a dominating architectural focal point in the bustling marketplace. Project Summary This project was focused on repairing […]
Churchman House, Norwich
The Georgian Town House built in 1730 exhibits the finest decoration of its time with 19th century alterations. Georgian Rococo plasterwork illuminates the Eastern room representing a rural idyll which pays homage to Norwich’s surrounding agricultural communities. The elaborate plasterwork is accompanied with fine renaissance paintings and an intricate fireplace formed from marble and stone. […]
Weeting Castle, Weeting
Founded in 1180 by Hugh de Plais following the Norman Conquest, for two centuries Weeting Castle was home to the new ruling class. Despite its name, Weeting Castle was never fortified but acted as manor house imposing its high status and power on the local population. Its ghostly remains tell stories of Norman rule as […]
Row Houses, Great Yarmouth
Great Yarmouth’s original distinctive ‘Rows’ were a network of narrow alleyways linking the town’s three main thoroughfares. Many ‘Row Houses’ were damaged during WWII or demolished during post-war clearances, but two surviving properties show what these characteristic dwellings looked like at various stages in their history. Project Summary Great Yarmouth has a rich, but often […]
Earlham Hall, Norwich
Earlham Hall stands as a grand example of a Norfolk country house. Standing since the 17th century, the house has had fine additions in the following centuries. The house has been a home for economic pioneers and social reformers. It is now home to the University of East Anglia’s Law School. Project Summary The works […]
Raynham Hall Estate, Norfolk
Raynham Hall has been the seat of the Townshend family for almost 400 years and is well renowned for its contribution to farming innovation. The house as we see it was started in 1622 and abandoned classic English architectural traditions of the time. Project Summary Messenger has been involved in numerous phases of repair at […]
Bridge and Boundary Wall Castle Acre Priory
The team have been working at the site of Castle Acre Priory for over 10 years now and, as a result, have a wealth of experience with its fabric. Dating from the 11th century, the flint remains of the priory are some of the best in the country, most notably the west end which includes […]
The Magazine Leicester
Originally the main gate of the Newarke religious quarters, the Magazine was later used as munition storage during the English civil war, acquiring its current title ‘The Magazine’. In 1894, The Drill Hall was added onto the west elevation, and it was used as a military building until the hall was demolished in the 1960s. […]
Packhorse Bridge Walsingham
This 18th century bridge sits within the extensive grounds of the Walsingham Estate, crossing the River Stiffkey. It is thought that the bridge may be older and moved to its current position from a more southerly point when the river was dammed to create an ornamental lake. Project Summary Messenger was employed to restore and […]
Castle Acre Priory Norfolk
Founded by the Warenne family soon after the Norman Conquest, for almost 450 years Castle Acre Priory in Norfolk was the home and workplace of monks and their servants, a refuge for pilgrims, and a stopping point for royalty, clergy and nobility. It was also part of a vast monastic network centred on the great […]