The winner of this year's NHIG Award for Metalwork Conservation is the Tijou screen in the Privy Garden at Hampton Court Palace, which was in the judges' opinion an exemplar of best conservation practice from start to finish. Full report here: nhig.org.uk/nhig-award-202… 1/2

Highly Commended awards also went to Peter Crownshaw for his work on a baroque Italianate Gate in Shropshire and to Peter Palmer of CIWS for the restoration of a Weighbridge Building Black Country Living Museum It was a pleasure to visit all the shortlisted sites. 2/2

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We are holding a training day in London on 'Writing Specifications for Heritage Ironwork' which does what it says on the tin, but is also suitable for those who need to read, understand and carry out those same specifications. Do join us: nhig.org.uk/events/event/

We are thrilled that Matt Vaughan will be talking about his experience leading the repair of these rare cast iron traceries @topchurchdudley at our training event on Writing Specifications for Heritage Ironwork in London 25th April. Book your place here: nhig.org.uk/events/event/

We'd love to see your ironwork conservation projects - whether big or small, grand or modest, please submit them for the 2024 NHIG Award: nhig.org.uk/nhig-award/ Judges are looking for a considered approach and skilled craftsmanship. #ironwork #heritage #awards #conservation

Are you responsible for repairs to historic ironwork? Are you clear about what the options are and which techniques are appropriate? Our training day on Specifications will help you plug those knowledge gaps and make more informed decisions. Book here: nhig.org.uk/events/event/

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Last chance to book a place on this one-day course - don't miss out!

We've extended the deadline on the NHIG AWARD for #Heritage #Metalwork #Conservation so if you thought you'd missed it - you haven't! Submit your project here: nhig.org.uk/nhig-award/

Showcasing some of the fabulous speakers at our 'Tradition & Innovation' conference: first up Jane Sidell, Inspector of Ancient Monuments Historic England will explore how innovation can have a positive influence in historic settings. Book here: nhig.org.uk/2024-conferenc…

It will be fascinating to listen in as Paul Humphreys, Peter Meehan and Lee Bilson discuss their many years of hands-on experience coating metal. So what works and what doesn't? Find out at our October conference: nhig.org.uk/2024-conferenc… IHBC SPAB AABC Register

Lanolin vs rust converter on cast iron olympics…..🧭

In our conference session on REPAIRS Conservation Blacksmith Rowan Taylor and Engineer Ben Fitchford will discuss their shared challenge - finding ways to preserve as much historic material as possible while maintaining structural integrity nhig.org.uk/events/event/i… @CRT ICE

And herewith - a link to book your conference ticket (always helpful): nhig.org.uk/events/event/i…

What coatings work best on external metalwork? How can you ensure good adherence and avoid water traps? Come along to our conference at Hampton Court to hear a range of experienced professionals discuss this and MUCH, much more ... nhig.org.uk/events/event/i… IHBC SPAB

We are delighted that Charles Bain Smith, Senior Building Conservation Manager National Trust will be joining John Wallis of Dorothea Restorations to talk all things 'tech' at our ironwork conference. Do join us: nhig.org.uk/2024-conferenc… (Images of 3D printed pattern Dorothea)

TASTER: watch Rowan Taylor's films demonstrating various welds. Rowan will be discussing structural integrity and conservation philsophy with Ben Fitchford of Canal & River Trust at our conference youtu.be/2965YReeJ9k youtu.be/X5adqDqWgEk BOOK TICKETS: nhig.org.uk/2024-conferenc…

Splendid day at Hampton Court with NHIG discussing Tradition and Innovation