Henley Restoration & Remedials is proud to announce that the restoration of West Bromwich Town Hall and Library has been recognised with the prestigious Victorian Society Conservation Award. This accolade, awarded to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, highlights the dedication and craftsmanship involved in preserving these historic buildings and ensuring their legacy for future generations.
Working as part of Morgan Sindall’s Central and West Construction team, we were entrusted with specialist restoration works to support the wider project. Our team meticulously restored, replaced, and enhanced over 200 windows—some measuring up to 3 meters high and 2 meters wide—including intricate stained-glass details. In addition to the window restorations, our scope of work involved extensive lime plastering and the careful restoration of the terracotta colonnade on the Town Hall tower, one of the building’s standout architectural features.
Restoring a building of this scale and historical significance presented unique challenges. Our team collaborated closely with the architect and conservation officer to develop innovative solutions that preserved original materials, maintained the building’s historic integrity, and delivered cost efficiencies. For example, deteriorating terracotta columns initially slated for replacement were carefully restored, demonstrating the synergy between our craftsmanship and problem-solving expertise—ultimately saving the client thousands in costs.
We are incredibly proud of our on-site teams and our contract manager, Josh Peach, for their dedication and commitment to delivering outstanding results.
This award is a testament to the collective efforts of every specialist contractor involved in the project and our valued client, Morgan Sindall. We are delighted to see this scheme recognised.
Click here for more information on the award win.https://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/national-news/the-victorian-society-west-midlands-conservation-award-2024-goes-to-sandwell-council-for-their-project-at-west-bromwich-town-hall-and-library/