landscape photographer<\/a><\/u><\/span> with the demands of being the principal carer for my three children.\u00a0 In January of that year though, my wife noticed an old house down the road being put up for auction and in a pretty rapid turn of events, we bought it and moved in.<\/p>\nI don\u2019t have any qualifications in the building trade, but I am probably what most people would describe as a \u2018practical person\u2019.\u00a0 I come from a family of engineers and the like, and though my own career has wandered off into the creative industries, I think a project like this is essentially a creative process built on an understanding of engineering principles.\u00a0 Perhaps that is why it appeals to me so much.<\/p>\n
Repairing and restoring an historic building is a time consuming process requiring a huge physical, emotional and financial investment.\u00a0 There is so much to learn and I\u2019m surprised at how much I want to learn.\u00a0 I\u2019ve only ever had a superficial appreciation for the aesthetic of historic buildings yet almost overnight, I have become what I can only describe as a \u2018Lime Bore\u2019. I find myself looking closely at roofing details and visiting National Trust properties to see how they’ve mended a section of floor.\u00a0 I can now spot a Yorkshire Sash window a mile off. I\u2019ve even entrusted a few close friends with the task of quietly tapping me on the shoulder if I spend too long wittering on about lime plaster, because I know this is not everyone\u2019s cup of tea.\u00a0 It never used to be mine and yet suddenly I find it all fascinating.\u00a0 Some of our friends and family are interested in what we\u2019re up to as well so I thought I\u2019d record the progress and process of this project in blog format.\u00a0 It seems only right to document it in some way for posterity and this way, anyone who\u2019s interested can read all about it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”30″][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”50397,50396,50399,50398,50559,50560″ column_number=”3″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”magnifier” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_separator type=”transparent” up=”18″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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