The Natural Stoneshow 2013 / 30th April - 2nd May 2013

Natural Stone & Building Conservation Conference 2011

Thursday 17th March
Morning	Selecting the Correct Stone for Building Repair
The English Stone Forum examines how to overcome the many pitfalls involved in choosing the best stone available for conservation and restoration work.
11.00 -11.30	Identifying the stone – appearance, performance and compatibility Graham Lott, British Geological Survey
11.30 -12.00	Checking its suitability – stone testing why do we do it? Dr Tim Yates, BRE Ltd
12.00 -12.30	Understanding the process of sourcing stone - achieving the most from your quarry visit Michael Poultney, Albion Stone Plc
12.30 -13.10	Steps in opening new quarries for a heritage stone – the revival of interest in Blisworth limestone Professor Geoffrey Walton, PGW & Associates LLP

Afternoon	A strategic overview of our indigenous stones
A look at the research being undertaken throughout the regions of the United Kingdom to ensure availability and supply of indigenous stones, for the maintenance of our built heritage.
14.00 -14.45	English Heritage Strategic Stone Study – a summary of progress Tarnia McAlester, English Heritage & Don Cameron, British Geological Survey
14.45 -15.15	Current research in Scotland: a GIS-based mapping approach to assessing stone distribution and future requirements Ewan.Hyslop, Historic Scotland
15.15 -15.45	Safeguarding building stone resources - problems and solutions Ian Thomas, National Stone Centre
15:45 -16.15	Building stone research in Northern Ireland - managing stone in a changing environment Patricia Warke, Queens University Belfast