A Troubled Past Riber Castle is a 19th century Grade II listed country house overlooking Matlock, Derbyshire. It was built by local mill-owner John Smedley in 1862 as his private home. After the death of Smedley’s wife, the castle became a boys’ school until the 1930s. With the coming of WWII the Ministry of Defence read more
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Regenerating a Listed Shop-Front in two Weeks
July 13, 2011 – 9:28 am
Giorgio Reggiani – Sadlergate, Derby In 2011, Derby County Council made available funds for regeneration of traditional shop-fronts in Derby city centre. The owner of Giorgio Reggiani, a local retail shop with a focus on high quality men’s clothing, took the opportunity to revamp his premises. Gowercroft Ltd. were contacted by the architect chosen for read more