Context 159 - May 2019

C O N T E X T 1 5 9 : M A Y 2 0 1 9 35 Restoring Great British Ironwork Please see our website for galleries of our work and much more www.toppandco.com enquiry@toppandco.com • +44 (0)1347 833173 ©TheTrustees of the Natural History Museum, London The Natural History Museum, London - Railings Terracotta: Past, Present and Future A major two-day conference on 26th and 27th March 2020 at the Midland Hotel, Manchester Come and discover the historical context for the use of terracotta and faïence in architectural structures, the latest information on restoration and refurbishment, and the use of terracotta and faïence in new-build projects. Speakers will include leading practitioners in architectural conservation, terracotta and faïence manufacturing, and designers of new-build construction featuring terracotta. The conference will include a tour of important terracotta buildings in central Manchester and a visit to a major manufacturer of architectural terracotta and faïence. For more information, contact conference@tacsuk.org – students welcome. TACS is the national society which promotes the study and conservation of tiles and architectural ceramics. Visit www.tilesoc.org.uk Cintec provides not only solutions for terracotta repairs but solutions for all major structural defects in masonry. Keyhole surgery for buildings provided by over 30 years’ experience and expertise in the structural stabilisation, repair and conservation of the nation’s historically important buildings and structures. Working worldwide with heritage authorities, conservation architects and engineers to preserve the past for the future. UK : 11 Gold Tops, Newport NP20 4PH tel 01633 246614 fax 01633 246110 Email: hqcintec@cintec.co.uk www.cintec.co.uk