Reclaimed Victorian Sandstone Railway Platform Edging:
We have just aquired this fabulous batch of reclaimed sandstone flags. These were used at a Shropshire railway station, as platform edgings.They all have a bull-nosed front edge as can be seen from the photos, and some have been scored on the face to provide a non-slip surface.
Price is for total 240 lin feet
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Each slab measures approx 3" thick and 760mm wide. The lengths are random, and vary from 600mm to 1200mm.
As can be seen from the photos, they are in exceptional condition, and could be used for a variety of purposes, such as wall copings or flooring, or as
their original purpose, as platform edgings on a railway restoration project.
We can provide full provenance details of these slabs
Victorian Gothic Bell Tower circa 1886:
Here is a supreme example of a massive Victorian Gothic style bell tower. The tower comes in sections and is made from reclaimed sandstone. We have re assembled the bell tower in our yard and it stands a full 14' 6" in height, 6' 3" wide at the base, and 2' deep.It comprises of 24 individual peices, and complete weighs in the order of between 5 and 7 tonnes. The original bell is now in the collection of Wrexham museum, although we do have similar bells available that could be installed. As can be seen from the photographs it is in excellent condition, with only a few small chips. It has a lovely patina that has taken over 100 years to develop.
If you have a large property that needs complimenting with a bell tower either as part of the main house or as a folley in the garden, this may be the peice for you. As a one off statement of historical, architectural significance and style, you certainly wont find another example like this, and it will always appreciate in value.
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The English Methodist Church, Moss, opened in 1886 was situated on the site of the Old Brake House, Brymbo. The Brake house was home to a steam engine used as a break for an endless rope railway, carrying coal from Brymbo pits up an incline. Hence the church became aptly, and affectionately known as "the Brake Chapel".
The church was originally constructed by a volunteer workforce, and also employees of the Westminster Colliery. The stone was cut locally, dressed, and carried along Moss road to the church. In 1886 the church was opened and dedicated to the Glory of God. It became a centre of spiritual activity and outreach in the community.
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Historical documents relating to "Brake Moss Chapel"
Walter MacFarlane Cast Iron Columns:
We have six Victorian cast iron columns which have been carefully removed from an internal church balcony in North Wales. As these have been inside for the entirety of their life, they are in exceptional condition and retain most of their original paintwork.The columns stand approx 2.4m high and as can be seen on the photographs below have extensive detailed mouldings. These are an exclusive example of the casting art.
These would not suit every application, but if you are looking for an authentic piece of history to use in your premier development, then these are the columns for you.
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Walter MacFarlane & Co. from their Saracen Works in Glasgow, were the most prolific architectural ironfounders the world has seen. Coming to prominence in the 19th Century, many of their
works were exported to countrys in the former British Empire, whilst others remained within the United Kingdom. Canada, Australia, India and Malaysia are only some of the countrys to have
MacFarlane ironworks in places of prominence.
At home, examples of W. MacFarlane & Co's work can be seen in such places as Marleybone Station in London, The University of Liverpool, Ascot Racecourse and Victoria Park, Cardiff.
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Some other examples of Walter MacFarlane & Co's work
Dont see what your looking for? If we dont have in stock what you require, we can more than likely source it for you - please contact us to see if we can help.
