Feature Article
27th July 2009
Heritage Restoration
Restored yorkstone stair treads in the Great Northern Hotel
© John Sturrock
Reinstating cast iron balustrading in the Great Northern Hotel
© John Sturrock
As part of the Great Northern Hotel arcading works, Kier Wallis have been reinstating one of the original stone staircases which suffered from an insensitively inserted lift during remodelling in the 1920s.
The works have involved sub-contractor Priest Restoration machining new stair treads out of yorkstone salvaged from other parts of the building which are then individually dowelled into place.
Bespoke templates have also been created in order to reinstate the cast iron balustrading - an item of works being undertaken by sub-contractor Marsh Brothers.
