Work has progressed
on stripping the paint from the stone columns and arches of the
Church. It is nearly complete and has been hard and
dirty work, but the results are amazing.
The old lighting system has been removed. link
Work
continues
removing
paint
from the columns and restoring them
to
natural stone link
Again
work
continues
removing
paint
from the columns and restoring them
to
natural stone. link
Work
continues
removing
paint
from the columns and restoring them
to
natural stone. link
Work
began
this
week removing
paint
from the columns and restoring them
to
natural stone.
BIG
DECISION
This
week
the
big
decision
of
the
project was made.
In consultation with the architects it was decided we would have a
water
based under floor heating system, the heat source being gas boilers
housed in
what was the confessional near the sacristy.
Very serious consideration had been given to a ground source for the
heat using bore holes. This would be
environmentally friendly, renewable, but financially beyond our reach
to
install, especially as the Government has cancelled the Low Carbon
Buildings
Programme – Phase 2 funding for heat pump installation. A new
concrete slab will be laid in the
church, which will be insulated. If at a
future date ground source heat became preferable, it could be linked to
the new
system. This week the heating pipes and
radiators have been removed. On Monday
work will begin on removing paint from the columns and restoring them
to
natural stone. link
The
asbestos
removal
people
have
now
completed
their
work.
The stone
flooring in the sanctuary is being
removed in preparation for the underfloor heating.
link
The
asbestos
removal
people
have
finished
in
the
boiler
house
and
underground
passageways
and
have
moved
into the church. Most of
the sanctuary floor has been taken up. Click
on
photo
or
link
This
week
the
High
Altar
has
been
carefully
dismantled.
Likewise
the
Baptismal
Font
which
will
be
refurbished
and
replaced in front of the Lady Chapel.
The asbestos removal people are working in
the cellar of the house where the heating boilers are and the
passageways for
the pipes underground. Click
on
photo
or
link
This
week
the
front
altar
has
been
dismantled
and
preparatory
work
done
on
the
High
Altar.
The
parish
of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel in 
Click
on
photo or link
Work
has
continued
during
the
week
protecting
the
Statues,
Stations
and
woodwork.
A number of exploratory holes have been made
in the floor as it is not of a uniform construction or level. Click
on
photo
or
link
s
continued
during the week protecting the Statues, Stations
and woodwork. A number of exploratory
holes have been made in the floor as it is not of a uniform
construction or
level. One of the pictures shows the site manager Derek Monahan, Site Manager
with Father Garry.
Click on photo or link
of St Osburgs is the Coventry
Canal.
James Brindley, known as the "father" of the British canal
system, was commissioned to build the canal in 1768. Located on high ground on the edge of the city
centre the Y-shaped canal basin has fine examples of surviving canal
architecture with more than 200 years behind it. The 5½
mile stretch of canal
between Coventry Basin and Hawkesbury Junction has been transformed
from a forgotten backland into the city's longest park. Combining the
natural peace and beauty of the countryside with Coventry's rich
industrial heritage, the canal provides the perfect setting for an
unusual walk - whatever your interest. Within the canal basin is a
Statue of
James Brindley, known as the "father" of the British canal
system. Fr Garry often has a walk around this area to better
understand the heritage of Coventry. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coventry_Canal.
The photograph shows
the bronze statue of James Brindley and Father Garry, both looking at
their plan of work. James Brindley looking out onto the canal and
Father Garry over his Parish. Click on photo or linkClick on photo or link |
Click on
photo or click link |
