George Loveless, lay preacher & farm labourer, was a founding trustee of Tolpuddle Old Chapel. TOCT trustees have handed over the keys of the Chapel to our contractors, Sally Strachey Historic Conservation.The ceremony was witnessed by Alistair Chisholm, Dorchester Town Crier.

Introducing the first of our series of TOCT Progress Updates produced by Ian Cray. Our expert structural engineer, Barry Honeysett, meets with the team from Historic England. barryhoneysett.co.uk, architecton.co.uk, conser,HE South West

No. 2. Progress Update highlights a mystery brick structure on the exterior of the north wall of the building.Thanks to archaeologist, John Thorp of Keystone, Exeter & Paul Cheetham,archaeological scientist of Bournemouth University, for their theories. keystone-historic-buildings.com

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Today is the day!! Keep an eye out on our channel as we near the #AppAwards21 national ceremony tonight 🎉⭐️👏 Best of luck to all finalists 🍀

Tolpuddle Old Chapel site this morning. Everything packed away over Christmastide, awaiting construction to restart again on 4th January 2022. @heritagefundL_S HE South West conser, Greendale Construction Ltd, #Heritage,#Dorset

Lewis & Jack of MCB Civil Engineering worked tirelessly on a cold damp Friday to lay the first stage of the reinforcement to the west & north of the building. The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South HE South West conser Greendale Construction Ltd #heritage #Renovation

A fantastic project that we're proud to be involved in. #greendaleconstruction #heritage #tolpuddle

Update 12 shows the discovery of the original floor level of the chapel, the detailed work to renovate the internal brick plinth & the marking out of the extension to the east. You also get a glimpse into the ‘site control centre’. conser, Greendale Construction Ltd

Three TOCT Trustees recently made a site visit to Tolpuddle Old Chapel to be briefed about the progress of construction. Thanks to John Mullins our Site Manager. The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South HE South West conser Greendale Construction Ltd #Heritage #Dorset #History.

Work continues to ‘open up’ the interior of the Old Chapel. Evidence of the ‘stable phase’ of the building is coming to light. How much larger the building looks when empty! Outside, preparations start for the reinforced retaining walls. conser, Greendale Construction Ltd

Say hello to Sam Wright, Greendale's lovely carpentry apprentice. Sam is studying towards his 3 year NVQ Level 3 in site carpentry, and is mentored by one of Greendale's senior site carpenters. #greendaleconstruction #nationalapprenticeshipweek

Considerable progress is being made both inside and outside the Old Chapel. View Chris & Glynn of Greendale constructing the walls of the extensions. conser,Greendale Construction Ltd,@HeritageFund_S,HE South West,

As part of the 7th TOCT AGM, our trustees were joined by Project Manager, Crystal Johnson & Treasurer, Colin Huckle, to start forward planning for the autumn when the renovated Old Chapel should be open.. @HeritageFund_S,Historic England, conser, Greendale Construction Ltd

We’re Recruiting! TOCT is excited to announce a number of roles to help in the delivery of this unique project to save Tolpuddle Old Chapel. For details view: tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org See: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, @HTNmembers, Historic England #heritage,#Conservation

Another important stage of the groundwork for the old chapel project is the laying of the service channels and drains by MCB Civil Engineering. Another welcome step in the detailed construction works on site. The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South Historic England conser Greendale Construction Ltd

TOCT is pleased to announce our first Heritage Talk by TOCT Trustee, Professor Philip Martin. All welcome at The Alresford Historical and Literacy Society this Wednesday evening. alresfordhistandlit.co.uk The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South Historic England #history #literary #heritage

The scaffolding is complete and now the roof tiles can be removed. awscaffolding-sw.co.uk conser Greendale Construction Ltd The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South Historic England #heritage #conservation #Dorset

We are finally able to shed light on the 'skeleton' of the roof structure. It has not seen the light of day for over 150 years Greendale Construction Ltd conser The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South Historic England #heritage #conservation #Dorsethistory

Historic England recently organised a training session on cob repair. Thanks to Sarah Ball, Architect, Historic England & to Tobias Carleton-Prangnell of Black Pheasant Consultancy Historic England @black_pheasant Heritage Cob & Lime The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South barryhoneysett.co.uk