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Eves Corner, Danbury, CM3 4QB 01245 225876 info@bakersofdanbury.co.uk
Bakers of Danbury | Sponsors of the CARE 2026 Heritage Construction Event
CARE Conference 2026
Bakers of Danbury Building Contractors were proud to sponsor the CARE Conference 2026 in York, a three-day event focused on conservation engineering and the preservation of historic buildings. Here’s a run-down of the event.
Day 1: Visit to Temple Works in Leeds
Day 1 took us on a trip to Leeds with a tour of Temple Works, a Grade I-listed former flax spinning mill. Built between 1836 and 1840 in an Egyptian Revival style, it is one of the first large-scale single-storey factories. It covers a vast 13,000 m² (nearly 140,000 sq ft) and was once described as the largest single internal space in the world.
Its vast brick‑vaulted interior with light coming through from dozens of skylights was designed for flax production, with sheep famously grazing on the grass‑covered roof to help maintain humidity levels in the mill.
Since its decline as a working mill, it has had a varied history, including a period when Burberry planned to use it for manufacturing. Current works are now focusing on making the building watertight ahead of the next phase of refurbishment and towards being the future home of the British Library North.
Date 2: Exhibition and Conference in York
Day two was the main conference and exhibition day, held at the Milner York. The programme included presentations from a number of guest speakers sharing insights on current projects, traditional craft skills and modern approaches to the conservation of historic buildings. Our Pre-construction Director Mark Holland hosted our exhibition stand throughout the day, giving us the opportunity to speak with delegates and discuss our work in heritage restoration
Day 3: York Minster and St Michael le Belfrey
The final day involved visits to York Minster and St Michael le Belfrey, a 16th-century Grade I-listed church currently undergoing masonry repairs, stained-glass restoration, roof refurbishment, and below-floor works, alongside ongoing archaeological investigations. Additional visits included the historic city walls, Clifford’s Tower, and a demonstration from Historic England showing how modern geospatial technology is used to investigate historic structures.
About Us
We were delighted to support an event that highlights the importance of preserving historic buildings and shares expertise in heritage construction.
Bakers of Danbury has been delivering specialist conservation and restoration work for historic buildings for more than 40 years. From cathedrals and churches to listed civic buildings and heritage estates, our team works closely with conservation specialists and engineers to preserve important structures for future generations. You can explore our recent heritage projects on our case studies page.
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