Community Engagement

Here at London Stone Conservation, we regularly work on projects where we invite members of the public, stakeholders and local schools to attend site to learn about historic buildings, conservation and masonry techniques and materials used. We offer site visits and craft workshops, a chance to explore London behind-the-scenes and develop local knowledge and pride. We are specialists in alternative provision schools and youth groups but also work with primary and secondary pupils across the city. We usually set up a small workshop on site, which allows attendees to physically engage with the materials used during our conservation works. A senior mason or conservator is at hand to explain processes of the project and to answer any questions.

        

One of our clients, Heritage of London Trust is a charity that part funds historic conservation projects in London. Since 2017 we have worked with HOLT on a variety of projects, on which we engaged with their community outreach program called Proud Places. Proud Places is a London-wide engagement programme inspiring young people with the world around them. Through our heritage projects, we introduce children aged 11 and upwards to important themes in local places, the hidden stories of London and why they matter. The programme helps young people improve their life choices as well as their life skills.

                 

London has hundreds of historic drinking fountains which were switched off around the 1960’s and have been in a state of disrepair and disuse. In an effort to contribute to the community, London Stone Conservation is committed to restoration and conservation of historic drinking fountains across London. Through our conservation efforts, we aim to provide access to free, clean drinking water to the public. Since 2019, we have successfully completed more than fifteen commissions on Grade II listed fountains for a wide range of borough councils and heritage bodies. Our projects have involved conserving and restoring their architectural features as well as installing new water mechanisms fully compliant with current health standards to return these important monuments to use. Explore the recent impact report from our trusted partner, Heritage of London Trust, highlighting the benefits of restored public drinking fountains across the community

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