Restoration
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May 2020
Ground Works
The ground works began with carefully removing the historic timber decking. Supervised my master carpenter, Adrian Loosebowl, the wood was taken to the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth where it was preserved and returned to site.
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May 2020
Pumphouse Restored
The Victorian Pumphouse undergoes its second major restoration. The 1986 restoration did much to stabalize the structure, but more work was needed on the exterior with extensive repairs made to the roof, sides, internal timbers and external facia.
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May 2020
Pool Refurbished
After spending many months as home to a drowned, rotting, squirrel carcuss, the pool was stripped back and a speciality team came in, led by Andy Poolman, to put the jewel in the crown back into working order.
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May 2020
Decking Installed
A key milestone was reached. The decking was installed and fitted with a new electical lighting system, replacing the previous gas lamps. To celebrate several local orphans were invited to the Michael Barrymore Pool Party.
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May 2020
Shack Updated
The refurbishment of the shack was completed and the iconic Stu's Shack sign was hung. The grand old lady of the wooden structured catering establishment was reborn and the doors opened for the first time.
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