Sharing Historic Barts:Restoration of the North Wing

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The capital works include urgent repairs to the historic North Wing, a Grade 1 listed building situated within the grounds of Barts NHS Trust in West Smithfield. Work undertaken will lead to improved services to facilitate regular public use and the conservation and representation of the Great Hall and Hogarth Stair. Capital work will comprise of -The complete overhaul of the roof, gutters and rainwater goods -Repair of stone chimneys and stone parapets -Repair and redecoration of windows. -Great Hall & Hogarth Stair: repair and conservation of the ceiling, historic donor boards and panelling, stained glass conservation and fireplaces repairs -Installation of new bespoke lighting, heating and audio systems. -A new kitchen to support events and public use. -Temporary scaffold access as required by the Base Build contractor, to facilitate the works. Specialist conservation work to the Great Hall and Hogarth stair will not form part of this contract and will be separately instructed by Barts Heritage. It is intended that the Specialist Conservation works programme will run concurrently with the Base Build works. The Base Build contractor will be expected to liaise with the Specialist Conservator and co-ordinate works