Building Conservation | Traditional Brickwork

Users and custodian of Grade 1 listed Union Chapel in Islington explain what the built heritage means to them, the role it plays within the community and the contribution it makes to well being, sustainability and sense of place for those experiencing it and how to get involved.
Learn all the secrets of brickwork conservation and its sustainability credential as explained by the expert.
Union Chapel is a Grade 1 listed fantastic Victorian gem in Islington, a world-renowned, award-winning performance venue where heritage, faith, community and progressive values in the service of social justice come together at the heart of Islington.
Built heritage and conservation play a very important role to the community well being and sustainability. As part of Union Chapel heritage programme supported by Historic England, discover how you can take part to it by using the trade secrets to repair traditional buildings and help us to preserve our heritage for future generations.

[@Jim_Newlands]

As a bricklayer who is fascinated by the conservation side of the trade this was a brilliant video. Thanks.

[@santiandres5177]

excellent video! More please

[@bc.oO0Oo.]

excellent video thank you

[@phweakwilled]

Wish there were more people like you who can help home owners understanding

[@isashax]

Never thought that there are so many kind of bricks!

[@roccostarbuck8069]

Thanks, that was interesting.

[@BB-mv9wl]

Interesting.. excluding the "carbon footprint" bit if honest.

[@PaddleDogC5]

No need to mushroom a hammer handle to lay brick.

[@santiandres5177]

Hi, what's the approved method of paint removal RE a brick wall which pertains to a listed building?

[@roymichaeldeanable]

Traditional....you mean not using those stupid concrete blocks