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Learn something in your coffee break. I've created a collection of helpful videos to whet your appetite on the fascinating subject of Historic and Listed Buildings. New videos are added regularly, covering everything from the basics to more in-depth studies.

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Rebuilding the Cathedral of Power - Conservation of the Bricks and Mortar of Battersea Power Station

This film tells the story of the work at Battersea Power Station for the huge efforts going in to the brick and mortar conservation by Purcell and PAYE Conservation. It is first class building conservation in action, that everyone can learn from.

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What is bungaroosh?

Bungaroosh is only found in the Brighton, Hove, Shoreham and adjacent parts of Sussex. It is generally considered to be of poor quality and can be a high risk for mortgage lenders.

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Architectural History: C16 to C19 changes that can still be seen today

Dr Duncan Philips presents the story of the key developments that took English domestic buildings from timber framed structures to the brick built houses with sash windows that we are all familiar with. Given on 15 September 2016 in Tunbridge Wells.

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What is a Curtilage Listing?

Curtilage Listings can be confusing. This short film explains what they are.

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How do surveyors measure damp in buildings?

All surveyors use damp meters to detect moisture in a building. This short film asks whether they are of much significance.

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What is Breathability and why is it important?

Breathability is critically important in all old buildings and the use of modern 'plastic' paints can be especially harmful.

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Should historic timber frames be painted?

Significant problems can be caused by paint applied to historic timber frames. They were not intended to be painted with modern paints and timber decay is commonly found.

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Were old Ships Timbers ever used in houses..?

There are stories that old ships timbers were used in the construction of historic timber framed houses. This is simply not true.

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What are Apotropaic Marks?

Apotropaic marks are ritual markings on historic timber-frames that were thought to scare of witches and they are commonly found in some areas.

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Why is cement so damaging to old buildings?

Cement mortar can seriously damage old brickwork. This short film explains what the problem is and how the damage is caused.

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