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Aug 19 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
#BuildingInFocus A cobbled #Norfolk alley shelters England’s last surviving Hanseatic warehouse. 'Hanse House' was a trading post for the Hanseatic League - a confederation of #medieval merchants. Built in 1475, when #KingsLynn was England's most important port... 🧵

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In 1505, 40+ German merchants were trading raw materials and luxury goods out of Lynn. But in 1561 they began to lease the buildings to local families. In 1751, a wealthy brewer purchased the complex, adding a Georgian townhouse... 🧵

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The townhouse saw many uses: girls’ school (from 1880); surgeon's house (1891) & #WWI army officers' quarters. It previously housed @NorfolkCC, who restored ity in 1969 & secured Grade I listing in 1972. The complex now houses a variety of businesses.

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More detail about Hanse House on our #blog: spab.org.uk/news/building-…

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In the summer we announced our involvement with a UCL PhD on the efficacy a diverse range of solid wall surface treatments, both traditional & modern. We’d like to explain a little more and give you an update...
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After helpful input from members, SPAB is reviewing its involvement with UCL surface coatings research. We are seeking to ensure traditional finishes are central to the included in the study... 2/8 #thread

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We were interested to participate in the UCL study because we are often asked for advice about appropriate surface finishes for old buildings. These products are marketed for use on historic buildings and sometimes specified in relation to internal wall insulation

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