Cast Iron Hopper Heads: Elegance and Functionality in Architectural Detailing

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Cast iron hopper heads — also known as rainwater heads or leader heads — are among the most distinctive and characterful elements of a traditional rainwater system. They mark the point where one or more gutter outlets discharge into a downpipe, and on period buildings they are frequently the most architecturally expressive component of the […]

Preserving Heritage: Cast Iron Guttering and Pipes in Cornwall

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Cornwall boasts a rich architectural heritage with its rugged coastline, historic towns, and industrial past. A key, often overlooked, element of this heritage is the widespread use of cast iron guttering and pipes. These robust systems, a testament to Victorian engineering and craftsmanship, served a practical purpose and became integral to the region’s architectural identity. […]

Cast iron rainwater heads – cast iron hopper heads – bespoke hoppers

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Walthamstow Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme The London Borough of Waltham Forest’s vision to shape the Borough by providing quality space where people want to live, work, invest and visit, also encompasses restoring its diverse architectural heritage. Walthamstow is currently benefiting from a Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme (HERS) supported by English Heritage and the New Opportunities […]