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Restoration is a new BBC project that takes us to to all corners
of the UK to reveal architectural treasures we could lose forever.
Ten programmes to be screen on BBC2 will each be
devoted to a different part of the country and will touch on the
many fascinating buildings at risk within it.
Every architectural style will be featured, dating
from the earliest times right up to the 20th century.
The series will also draw on the memories and knowledge
of local residents, owners and conservation groups who love and
value these buildings.
Norfolk's entry is Greyfriars Tower at St James'
Street in Kings Lynn.
The oldest Restoration contender in the series,
this grade 1 listed tower is the only remaining part of a 14th century
Franciscan friary.
The building won its regional heat on Friday 15
August, beating a windmill in Lincolnshire and a Fort in Essex.
It will now be one of the buildings in a shortlist
of 10 and will be part of a UK wide interactive poll to decide which
building is most worthy of restoration. Read
story in full.
Visit the official Restoration
website
Read more about buildings being restored in Norfolk.
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Ashbourne
House
Thanks to a lottery grant, a Victorian building
is being given a new lease of life on
the North Norfolk coast. |
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Greyfriars
Tower
Your vote could help this Grade 1 listed tower
in King's Lynn to be restored by the BBC restoration project. |
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Little
Cressingham Mill
A unique example of early industrial technology
that could once again be restored to fully working order. |
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Waxham
Barn
Read how a barn, belonging to the 16th
century Posh 'n' Becks, is the latest building up for restoration.
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Read more about restoration
crafts in Norfolk.
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Mud
buildings
Find out how Wymondham building surveyor
Dirk Bouwens constructed his office out of clay. |
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Stone
carver
David Holgate has just completed
his biggest project yet - carving two life-size figures for
Norwich Cathedral. |
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Whitegates
Sculpture Park
William Fairbank is building a sculpture
park in the grounds of his home in Bridgham, South Norfolk. |
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Woodbastwick
forge
A father and son renovate a 17th century
forge in Woodbastwick that has been in disrepair for years. |
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