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the magic of vinegar Salts and Vinegar

16 December 2009
New Christmas Flavours in the church Think of salt and vinegar and you’ll probably conjure up an image of steaming fish and chips, but they have also been playing their part in the East Church ...
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Benny putting mortar under ridge tiles Damp and tanking

24 November 2009
Benny and George (he’s hiding on the other side) have been putting mortar along the underside of the ridge tiles to make a firm seal to the slates.         These futur...
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limewashing duet Limewash finale

12 November 2009
November 12th - and the last coat of limewash is applied to the church. This is the 5th circuit of the church walls by the Laing's washing team, who have been working at a rate of a circuit a day. Sli...
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East Church gravestone A grave view

02 November 2009
Autumn is a good time for contemplation, and thinking about past seasons and years. If you are in such a frame of mind, then you might like to take a wander around the East Church Kirkyard and conside...
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Sam Russell (centre) joins in the debate on limewash colours for the church exterior Architects, Archaeology and Autumn

11 October 2009
The autumn issue of the East Church Newsletter is now out and available to download or request by post. The newsletter brings you up-to-date with the work at the church and takes a special look at th...
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