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Expert restoration work will ensure that a much-photographed architectural gem in Lincoln’s High Street will continue to stand proud and welcome customers for many more years to come. The Gelder Group is delighted to announce the successful completion of a special project, which has transformed the exterior of the highly popular Stokes High Bridge Café […]

Stokes Café in the heart of Lincoln Town Centre is presently undergoing a significant transformation of its exterior. This 16th-century architectural gem is undergoing a comprehensive makeover, featuring the installation of brand-new rosemary tiles for its roof, a complete facelift for both the front and rear facades, as well as necessary structural repairs and window […]

The Gelder Group’s Facilities Maintenance & Building division has completed specialist conservation and refurbishment works to the historic Harlequin Gallery building on Steep Hill, Lincoln. The former public house turned bookshop, which opened in the 18th century, was known as the Harlequin & Columbine Theatre Inn before becoming the Harlequin Gallery Bookshop 50 years ago. […]

Thursday 19th October saw the unveiling of the prestigious award given to Cromford Mill Building 17 by the European Union prize for Cultural Heritage. Kevin Manterfield was there on behalf of Gelder Ltd and welcomed the Europa Nostra Award to our portfolio. Building 17 is an incredible property filled with many historic values and we […]

After many years of neglect the magnificent Pavilion Hall in Buxton is given the TLC it deserves. Work finally began in February to restore the hall back to its former glory. The experienced team of David Slingsby (Site Manager) and David Baines (Contracts Manager) are driving this year-long project, which will involve the complete strip out of […]

Following a four month repair, ‘The Chimes‘ sculpture has been returned to its rightful place on The Brayford in Lincoln. If you are not familiar with this installation, its creator, Andy Plant, describes the piece: The sculpture is sited in the centre of Lincoln, next to the Brayford Pool. A 26’ high rotating water clock, that […]

Restoration of Mr & Mrs Gooch’s home commenced on the 6th January 2016 following the devastation caused in the North of England by Storm Frank. Working closely with Ellis May and Xeric, Gelder Group welcomed the couple back in their home within 7 weeks of commencing work. Mr Gooch commented: We are very happy with all […]

Only eight weeks after Lancashire was hit by Storm Eva, policy holder, Joanne Wood is back in her property with the help of Gelder Group and Ellis May. Joanne Wood was delighted to be back in her property and sent a personal message to convey her thanks to the team at Gelder Group. Just to […]

Storm Desmond saw Xeric receive record December instructions, with the team working in Cumbria throughout the festive period. Now, with further flooding, it looks as though they are going to enjoy a very busy first few months of 2016. Xeric operate the UK’s largest fleet of high energy drying equipment. The speed at which properties […]