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Stylised Image of a Rabble Rousers Gig

The Rabble Rousers

Posted on 16 August 2010 by Phil Brown

Many years ago Ranson, our illustrious Director, was a punk rocker and played bass in a local band called The Crime. Apparently, they were ‘this close’ to hitting the big time. We asked Ranson who...

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sneak peak at the layout of the forthcoming redesign of the St Astier Website

Redesign on the Way

Posted on 1 August 2010 by Phil Brown

Website visitors and newsletter subscribers may have noticed that we haven’t been updating our Blog or Projects sections as frequently as we have in the past. The projects keep on rolling in and we’re busier...

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Original boss feature showing irregular carving details on the floral elements. The replica on the right of the image recreates these details.

Replicating Human Error

Posted on 29 March 2010 by Phil Brown

The boss feature on the left of the photograph formed part of the spire at St James’ Church in Alnwick which sustained enough damage during storms in November of last year that it was dislodged...

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East Kyloe Tower

East Kyloe Tower

Posted on 8 September 2009 by Phil Brown

St Astier begins work this week at East Kyloe Tower – a medieval ruined tower house of the 14th or early 15th century. Once forming part of a barmkin and now set amongst the buildings...

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Sculpture at the top of Carlisle Town Cross

Carlisle Market Cross

Posted on 26 August 2009 by Phil Brown

In the city’s market place, directly outside the Town Hall and on the site of a former Roman forum, stands Carlisle Market Cross, a scheduled ancient monument erected in 1682.

The monument is formed in sandstone...

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