The Hills Road War Memorial, Cambridge
The Hills Road War Memorial commemorates the fallen brave of both Great Wars, as the soldier glances back to the train station from where he disembarked. The memorial is titled ‘The Homecoming’ and is both a social and historic landmark. Project Summary Members of the Messenger team have had association with this important memorial over […]
Sacrewell Mill Cambridgeshire
Sacrewell Mill Cambridgeshire The rich history of Sacrewell’s Grade II* listed 18th century watermill, goes back as far as we know, to 1086 and the Domesday book, although the lie of the land suggests the Romans were using water power at Sacrewell hundreds of years earlier. Project Summary The project at Sacrewell included the construction […]
Westbourne House Cheltenham
This spectacular classic period villa can be found on Cheltenham’s Grafton Road. A lovely, wide tree lined avenue just off The Park, an area recognised as being one of Cheltenham’s finest locations. Project Summary Messenger was awarded the contract for the full refurbishment of Westbourne House. External works included the repair, renovation and conservation of […]
St Margaret’s Church Birmingham
St Margaret’s Church is a well-loved Grade II listed building. Built on the site of a 1516 church, the existing building was built in 1834. There are strong connections to William Hutton, the first Historian of Birmingham who bought the neighbouring Ward End Hall. Project Summary There is an unusual memorial to William Hutton inside […]
Apethorpe Hall Northamptonshire
Apethorpe Hall began life in the late 15th century and has played host to Queen Elizabeth I, King James I and King Charles I. After years of neglect and decay, it fell into total disrepair until 2004 when English Heritage stepped in to save it. Project Summary The team at Messenger have carried out various […]
Canons Ashby House Northamptonshire
Canons Ashby House dates back to the 16th century, a manor house first built using masonry from fallen priory buildings on the estate. The property evolved over time and was well cared for until it fell into decline through the 20th century. The estate was given to the National Trust in 1981. Project Summary Messenger […]