The members of Nexus Heritage have extensive experience of working with historic structures, the management of multi-disciplinary projects, environmental impact assessment, heritage risk management, and the specific requirements of Conservation Management Strategies. Below we present a selection of projects that the members of Nexus are, or have recently, been engaged upon.
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Stirchley Blast Furnaces, Shropshire, UK
In the late 18th century Thomas Botfield established a substantial mining and ironworking business in the East Shropshire Coalfield. A partner in the Lightmoor Company, Botfield was well-connected with the Darby and Reynolds families, and on his death the business passed to his three sons. Thomas Botfield junior was also an innovator, developing new safety chains for mine lifting gear and a system of cast-iron roofing, as well as being a pioneer in the development of hot blast in iron smelting. This project for Telford and Wrekin Council was funded under the Parks for People programme supported by the Big Lottery Fund and the Heritage Lottery Fund. Nexus Heritage undertook historic building recording and archaeological excavation on a pair of |
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Thomas Botfield junior’s furnaces built in 1823-4. This work revealed that Botfield experimented with hot blast and other innovations very early on; this enlightened ironmaster also built several rows of workers’ housing for his employees. Work at Stirchley also involved a significant public heritage element, with several volunteers and local history groups having meaningful engagement with the project. The results of the Nexus Heritage project have informed conservation strategies, enabled the client to apply for further funding, and have enhanced interpretation of the site. |
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Climate Change Documentary – in association with DLDCreations and TheVaultLA
Nexus is working with DLDCreations and TheVaultLA to create a documentary program designed to inspire people about what can be achieved when community leaders, planners, engineers and citizens come together to reduce environmental pollution and prepare for climate change. The show also reviews the types of natural hazards that occur in different regions of the world due to climate change (from hurricanes, to flooding, to the expansion of deserts). Our goal is to provide a unique perspective on the types of challenges faced by different cultures worldwide in adapting to climate change. The program provides a cross-cultural perspective of how people are preparing for climate change, differences in awareness of climate change, and the climate change challenges that will be faced by humanity as we move further into the 21st century. |
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