Over the years at Hesp & Jones Ltd. we have been asked to advise on many types of work. By its very nature our work involves the restoration or rejuvenation of an original design or reinstatement of an original piece of artwork. It is therefore our policy to leave a clients property as it was intended to be seen, without evidence of the artist or workforce, this also extends to the anonymity of the client. To this end we let our work speak for its self, and do not like to make a song and dance about the work we have done. Most of all, if the artwork or design is well known, we feel it would be improper to draw attention to the client or the project in hand. In addition to this we feel that would also be an intrusion of the clients privacy of that artwork. Client satisfaction and confidentiality is uppermost.

This said, on occasion, there are projects that come along that are a once in a lifetime opportunity and no matter how hard we try, some sites are already icons in the public domain and every movement is noted. Below is just one such project.

High Profile Work
	Some time ago, along with several other specialist decorators we were given the oppertunity to submit samples of our work in a bid for the privilage to work at a high profile site. After much deliberation we were commissioned to commence the restoration at this site. Our "Once in a lifetime" project commenced and the arduous job of historic research was set in motion. After almost fifteen month of research and development of finishes, pigment shading and designs we were ready to start work at our most challenging commission. Working at great height from scaffolding platforms as did the original artists we started out on an eighteen month commission. Our remit was to fully restore the tamber of dome to an original finish which meant many hours of work resulting in the view that can be seen below. Compare this to the drawings to the left by the artist Robert Wilkinson. Fluted designs were reinstated in the detail to give a more complex and sophisticated view of the dome from below, none of which had been seen for many, many years. Several faux decor techniques were used to create these stunning views, stunning effects to 'fool' the eye giving amazing designs in the heights of the dome. All of our work geared to recreated the original intentions of the dome's designer, views hidden over the year by the ravages of time. Now seen and photographed by millions the world over and not even a hint of recognition to Hesp & Jones Ltd for their efforts in sustaining a small part of our heritage. But we don't like to boast, we just do our job and leave quietly via the back door.
And yes, this is St. Paul's Cathederal, just as we left it. Top