By aianos on Jun 16, 2011 in Case studies, Church Window Guards, Wire Guards | 0 Comments
The church of St. Botolph, Church Brampton, in Northamptonshire dates back to the 14th century with 19th century additions. The church is a grade II listed building. The churchwarden of St. Botolph’s approached Aianos after a child was burned on exposed heating pipes that ran along the pews in the church. He knew the pipes [...]
By aianos on Jun 1, 2011 in Church Window Guards, Wire Guards | 0 Comments
Life in a workshop can present great photo opportunities! Here are some of my favourites of our staff on the job: Light guard trimming [...]
By aianos on Mar 28, 2011 in Church Window Guards | 0 Comments
Aianos’ heritage window guard work was recently highlighted in an industry publication, Premier Construction. The article was part of a feature on window restoration and treatment. It is rewarding to see heritage restoration work receive attention in this and other publications, and we are proud to be a part of them.
By aianos on Mar 3, 2011 in Church Window Guards, Wire Guards | 0 Comments
The UK has a long tradition of manufacturing which in some respects has fallen from interest in recent years. The focus was on the financial industry, especially in London. However, the economic upheaval of the last few years has brought about a renewed interest in manufacturing as a sector of importance in today’s British economy. [...]
By aianos on Jan 26, 2011 in Church Window Guards, Featured | 0 Comments
Occasionally, Aianos has the opportunity to be highlighted by industry press. The article below about our church window guards was featured in Ecclesiastical and Heritage World Magazine, a quarterly publication and online directory for the heritage and restoration industry. As part of our 150 year old celebration this year, we are proud to share our [...]
By aianos on Dec 12, 2010 in Case studies, Church Window Guards | 0 Comments
The church of St. John the Evangelist, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead was dedicated in 1874 and is located in leafy landscaped parkland just outside Hemel Hempstead. In October 2009 the church community was shaken when a fire broke out in an outbuilding and spread to the church itself. The fire destroyed a beautiful stained glass window [...]
By aianos on Dec 5, 2010 in Case studies, Church Window Guards | 0 Comments
The church of St. Peter-in-the-Forest, Walthamstow, is a grade II listed building, set in an outcrop of Epping Forest. This Italianate-style Victorian church was built partly in the early nineteenth century and partly in the later part of the century. The church has a large verdant and picturesque church yard which is maintained by the [...]
By aianos on Dec 1, 2010 in Case studies, Church Window Guards | 0 Comments
The church of St Anne was built and consecrated in 1714 following the donation of land by Queen Anne and is located on verdant Kew Green beside Kew Gardens and the Thames. The traditional setting is heightened by the village pond and the sights and sounds of regular cricket matches on the Green. Queen Anne [...]