The Essentials of Traditional Mortar Preparation, Performance and Use
A two-day symposium with practical demonstrations
The Deanery, York Minster
8th & 9th June 2026
Tickets from £90 – £175
Lunch & Refreshments provided
With presentations by:
Marie Jackson, Robyn Pender, David Wiggins, Nigel Copsey, Mette Midtgaard, Emilija Nikolic, Alex Holton, Damien Condon, Eoin Madigan, Brother Joseph, Liz Laycock
And demonstrations of rough-casting; lime and hair; lime: sand and earth-lime building mortars; roofing mortars, ash mortars, flintwork, different slaking methodologies.by:
Damien Condon, Eoin Madigan, Nigel Copsey, Richard Jordan, Lee Gillard & Andy O’Brien.
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2026 Building Limes Forum Conference & Gathering
The 2026 BLF Conference and Gathering will be held from 4th to 6th September September at Northumbria University, Newcastle.
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The Essentials of Traditional Mortar Preparation, Performance and Use
A two-day symposium with practical demonstrations
The Deanery, York Minster
8th & 9th June 2026
Tickets from £90 – £175
Lunch & Refreshments provided
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