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Craft and restoration

Follow our stories of traditional craft skills and Landmark restorations.

The feminine imagery of the South Tower

Dr Caroline Stanford considers the messages concealed in Mary, 2nd Marchioness of Rockingham’s refurbishment of the South Tower in the late 1770s

Landmarks currently being upgraded

Keep up to date with the major works currently taking place up and down the country to repair and upgrade favourite Landmarks.

The renaissance of Laughton Place

As the refurbishment of Laughton Place continues, learn more about the conservation of its rare terracotta.

In the Landmark workshop: keeping traditional skills alive

Meet the team at our Honeybourne workshop, where our bespoke cabinets, kitchens, shutters and doors are created.

Bringing Tudor art back to life at Calverley Old Hall

The discovery of rare Tudor wall paintings at Calverley Old Hall was one of the most remarkable moments of this dramatic conversion.

Recent restorations

Explore some of our most recent restoration or repair projects, from the creation of brand new Landmarks to significant renovations of our existing buildings. 

Rejuvenating Saddell Castle

Look back at our major project to repair and improve Saddell Castle.

The revival of Calverley Old Hall

Before rescue and conversion work began, this Grade I-listed manor house was considered amongst the most at-risk buildings in England.

Support the Landmark Craft Skills Fund

Landmark depends on the expertise of master stonemasons, glaziers, cabinetmakers and plasterers in each repair and rescue we undertake. But these skills, passed down in an unbroken chain of apprenticeships and mentoring, are fragile and scarce.  Help provide unique training opportunities for craftspeople by supporting the Landmark Craft Skills Fund. Your donation will allow us to build crafts training into Landmark’s work in the years to come.

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Hand crafted holidays: Where to see Landmark craft skills up close

See craft skills up close at these Landmarks showcasing the expertise of master stonemasons, glaziers and cabinetmakers over the centuries.

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