York Theatre Royal Façade Restoration

When the Theatre Royal York was remodelled in 1879 part of the original stone façade (by architect John Harper 1834) was relocated to create a decorative screen along the Fulford Road frontage. The arches now form part of a scheme to redevelop the site and as a consequence had to be professionally repaired as a condition of receiving planning consent.

Bradley & Trotter Restoration Ltd the master stonemasons appointed to undertake the work took tremendous care in agreeing the repointing specification with the City Council Conservation officer. Richard Bradley, who takes a hands on approach described the repair process and the methodologies behind them during a fascinating talk to Guild members earlier this evening