Local building materials and crafts of Nottinghamshire

The historic buildings of Nottinghamshire are packed full of clues as the the building materials and craftsmen who built them. Join Jason Mordan as he uncovers the hidden history of Nottinghamshire's buildings.

An illustrated talk with examples of traditional lime, gypsum and daub materials used in the historic buildings of Nottinghamshire. We will look at the variety of stone found in the area, types of brick and their production, the use of alabaster and gypsum and varieties of earth and timber technologies found in the oldest buildings in the area.

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