Series:

Conservation & mission

7 total works

Cover of The Conservation and Repair of Bells and Bellframes
A revised and updated 2nd edition of this Council for the Care of Churches title providing advice on the conservation of historic bells, bellframes and fittings. The book provides workable guidelines that balance the needs of conservation and bellringing practice.

1998/3

Cover of Wildlife in Church and Churchyard
Churchyards are important not only as places for burial and quiet reflection, but for their characteristic habitats and as refuges for wildlife. A well-managed churchyard will balance the pastoral needs of the parish with the requirements of the plants and animals it contains. Covering areas such as tree-planting, grassland and landscape design, the second edition of this handbook offers practical advice on the best ways to manage a churchyard for nature conservation.

Cover of Historic Organ Conservation
Intended as a practical guide to organ conservation issues, this work covers such topics as the need for regulation, the availability of grants, the benefits of good advice, the results of neglect and bad practice, the rewards of care and good housekeeping, and the principles of good restoration practice. Dominic Gwynn draws on his knowledge, experience and expertise and dedicates over half of the book to restoration techniques and the materials from which organs are made.

Cover of Fundraising for Your Church Building 2003/04
This booklet from the Council for the Care of Churches aims to provide simple and straightforward advice on how churches can raise money towards their fabric bills. It contains a comprehensive list of organizations who provide grants countrywide, and ideas on how to generate funds.

Cover of Stonework
This book by Alban Caroe and his son Martin, first published in 1984, is now recognized as a classic of its kind. In it was distilled the accumulated wisdom of the Caroe firm from a century's experience of involvement with the great buildings of the land, especially churches, along with a deep understanding of the impact of modern techniques of stone treatment.

The book concentrates on the essential principles involved and their clear exposition, rather than taking refuge in the practicalities of particular treatments. The result is a text which not only deserves reprinting for a new generation to learn and profit from, but does not need revising. Instead a series of notes have been added, drawing the attention of readers to major recent developments in the field.

Cover of Responsible Care for Churchyards
Guidance on looking after churchyards, examining in particular the legislation relating to closure of churchyards, and how this operates in practice.

Cover of Sound Amplification in Churches
This revised edition deals with every aspect of improving existing sound reproduction systems and of solving problems which arise when electro-acoustic sound is being used.