r Repairs to the stonework were carried out where necessary and a limewash was applied. Further skill was required when the choice of a heating and ventilation system was made, and this is where the success story starts to fade. Teething problems meant that the system chosen was inadequate, and by the summer of 1989,when it had been intended to open the Tourist Information Office, damp was badly affecting the fittings and all the tourist literature. Staff morale wasn't too good either. This is of course another story, and the problems were eventually resolved, mainly by re-introducing natural ventilation BUILDINGS AND CRAFTSMANSHIP to the building (which any of you out there would have advised anyway. Correct?) In 'April 1990, Guildford' s new Tourist Information Office was ceremoniously opened to much public acclaim. There are no signs of damp, and daily sweeping-up of small quantities of lime-dust is the only inconvenience for the staff. It is safe to say that the Civic Trust's description, given at the start of this article, is a true one, and if you are ever in Guildford, make sure you visit the undercroft. John Davey is with Guildford Borough Council. SCOTLAND'S HISTORIC FARM BUILDINGS Building works nearing completion. naturalventilation was established.Moisture content was systematically monitored, and the time was awaited when the plaster was apparently receiving no additional moisture or was becoming detached from the scone.This waiting period was an unknown quantity, but the dry and warm weather helped, and six months later the decision was taken to remove the plaster. 0 ye of little faith - the plaster and hessian removal was like stripping wallpaper, and exposed the original stonework looking clean and intact, to the relief of all concerned. A one-day Conference dealing with redundancy, conservation and conversion in the 1990sis to be held on Thursday 9 May 1991, at the Lecture Theatre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, by the Historic Farm Buildings Group. This conference has been prompted by the rapid changes taking place in farming and the countryside, resulting in the redundancy of many farm buildings and their conversion to new purposes, particularly for residential use. Despite the speed of rural change, the varieties of type and design of old farm buildings and the materials and methods of their construction still reflect the diversity of local farming practices, resources and traditions. This ,conference aims to bring together those who care about the past and future of the Scottish countryside, to see how HISTORIC BUILDING SURVEYS ea traditional farm buildings might play a positive role in keeping life and work in the countryside, without losing their historic value and character. For information/application form, contact Dr John Shaw, National Museums of Scotland, Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 lJD (031-225 7534 ext 312). KENT CONSERVATION SHOW 1991 The second Kent Conservation Show will be held on 26-28 July 1991 at the Cob tree Museum of Kent Life, Maidstone. In addition to the historic building element there will be demonstrations and displays of countryside conservation, archaeology and museum conservation. Seminars and workshops are also being held. Details from Peter Cobley on 0622 696182. . e s\te nared 00c.ed • ~rec.,s \ans t>fer f \eS t>fO d-t\oOft> ~d t>fO' oe\\\09 ao . 0 s a,, ff\O the chi insulating mate r:\e"at,o .-ff\et~ .-nutef • ~ gra,,• . a\ c,O•••r I nhoto 05 ,oo 0 . g\ta• CONTACT: 'o'} ~ ee Q\ff\e.\ ~\e \O \ David Stevens • 1 foata a"a' a O AMC Limited • ~\\ ·a ~utoC" FordbrookBusinessCentre, ,tofff\ "' Pewsey,Wiltsh_ire SN95NU • No metal to corrode (un • No joints to leak (unlike • 60 year life expectanc 10 year guarantee • Approved by the BBA • You can rely on CICO, a national organisation CallinCICO forasurvey without obligation-foraddressofyour nearest branchseeYellowPagesorcontact CICOChimneyLiningsLtd FREEPOST, Westleton, Saxmundham Suffolk IP173BR Telephone 072 873 608 Telephone (0672) 63922 Fax(0672) 63001 ~ ~ CONTEXT 29 19
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