House Monday–Saturday, 10am–4pm · last entry 3pmPlan your visit

Conservation appeal

Sponsor a brick. Secure the skyline.

Help repair and maintain the historic chimney stack—an essential part of the house’s structure and character.

The Merchant's House historic frontage and chimney

Urgent fabric care

Small materials. Major responsibility.

Traditional brickwork, lime mortar, flashing and chimney details must work together to keep water out while allowing the old building to breathe.

Weathering at high level can be difficult to see from the street but expensive to ignore. The appeal supports specialist access, surveys, careful dismantling where required, conservation-grade materials and skilled rebuilding.

Traditional lime mortarSpecialist accessHistoric brickworkWeather protection

Take the next step

Keep the house standing proud.

Every contribution helps the Trust plan careful, appropriate repairs.