Historic Buildings

The Tudor chimney at Warden Abbey, Bedfordshire, required restoration work to repair damages as a result of normal wear over the centuries. A sum of £1,228,839 was awarded to The Landmark Trust from the Culture Recovery Fund, a portion of…

In recent years, Whitworth was involved in the renovation of The Old Post Office in Harleston, Norfolk, which is to be featured on George Clarke’s Remarkable Renovations on Channel 4 in summer 2022. The 5,000 sq ft building started life…

What is Suffolk architecture? This is a question with quite a complex answer, as Suffolk architecture as we see it today is not limited to one genre or material, or even a certain era. A simple drive through the county’s…

Suffolk’s illustrious history has birthed some of the most influential architects in England, thanks to this little county. Ever since the medieval days, these architects have produced some of the most iconic and important buildings, not only in Suffolk but…

Work on the Grade 1 listed All Saints church in Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, has been completed after a reordering overseen by Whitworth. The church was originally built in the mid-fourteenth century, replacing an earlier thatched church that was destroyed by fire.…

Renovation work on the historic house on Baxter Street in Bury St Edmunds is progressing well. Work has been underway since October 2020 and the recent removal of scaffolding has revealed the remarkable progress that has been made in a…