Plaster & Paint Consultant & Conservator of Historic Buildings.

Europe
Joined July 2009
We're taking a look at the magnificent painted ceiling of the #BanquetingHouse to find out how best to care for it. Discover more and see the Rubens ceiling up close in our video.
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@fulltimeenglish Very quick off the mark Chris. Good to see you. Keep dry!
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RT @paperspaints: Thanks for informative piece on Headfort restoration which left @RichardIreland2 a little shell-shocked as well...
@bcd_uk: Thanks for RT of Headfort restoration by @RichardIreland2 which led to many late nights bit.ly/dQlIIL
Replying to @patrickbaty
Fascinating article from @patrickbaty: Walpumur house paint and the wooden de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito fighter bomber - bit.ly/s97LzI
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RT @paperspaints: British Museum - bit.ly/dZOy4B - Paints mixed specially for @RichardIreland2 for the restoration of the Entrance...
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Replying to @AndieAHA
@andiehsi Ah! Auckland Castle currently been subject of much discussion in local and national press. Fabulous place.
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Replying to @patrickbaty
Greatly enjoyed wide ranging chat with @patrickbaty about projects whilst being distracted by brazen attention seeking pigeon.
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Enjoyed confirmation of my godson, youngest of @patrickbaty in a rather wet London. Good for him.
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RT @donhead_books: Journal of Arch. Conservation - Headfort House, Ireland by @RichardIreland2 & WMF, David Gundry http://bit.ly/gB5nQx
RT @bcd_uk: Thanks Jonathan for 2 articles from @RichardIreland2 conserving decorative plaster, http://bc-url.com/1 & http://bc-url.com/2
Replying to @TJGodden
@timgoddenesq Racing cycle, mountain bike, off-road enduro motorbike, continent crunching motorbike - oh & sometimes I use a car!
RT @donhead_books: A 'must read'' FT House & Home article today on traditional crafts - mentions @Projectbook http://bit.ly/hqxdvq
Replying to @patrickbaty
RT @patrickbaty: Enjoying @Donhead_Books reprint 'Decorative Plasterwork in GB' by G Beard http://bit.ly/extTNY & intro by @RichardIreland2
RT @patrickbaty: RT @MrsHarryPayne: I've favourited a YouTube video -- Farrow and Ball Paints (Original) http://youtu.be/CenKmj2Pu4Y?a
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@donhead_books Thanks for mention Jill. @patrickbaty tremendous work rate and great source of info and inspiration - when not too laid back
Replying to @Donheadjp
@donhead_books Well, it was on holiday with nothing to do except...er....work!
Looking fab fresh Parsons Historical Colours (5th Ed 1954) brought by retired architect started current job 1962. Well, I was alive then!