Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle:

The extensive and original lead and slate covered roof of the magnificent Bowes Museum, which was built in the late nineteenth century, had deteriorated to a point where minor repairs were no longer viable. Water had been entering the building forcing museum staff to take action to avoid the structure and contents being damaged.

Work began in September 2005 to carry out some timber repairs and replace the existing roofing materials with slate and over one hundred tonnes of sand-cast lead. The central roof ‘dome’ required close partnership with our slate supplier to obtain curved slates to follow the shape of the roof. Works took place within a strictly phased programme whilst ensuring minimal disruption to the museum staff and visitors. See awards.

The Bowes Museum originated in a private foundation created between 1862 and 1875 by John & Josephine Bowes. It has a collection of European fine and decorative arts of the period 1400-1875, unrivalled in the North of England and outstanding in Britain.

For further information on the museum, follow the link below:

www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk