Conservation Specialists
James Brotherhood
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James Brotherhood (Jim) Date of Birth 5th June, 1946 Education 1954 - 1965 - The King's School, Chester 1965 - 1973 - The Polytechnic of North London Founder Member of The Chester Junior Civic Trust and Chester Young Playgoers Qualifications 1973 - Diploma of Architecture (Hons) Polytechnic of North London 7211/27 1973 - ARB Registration No. 040313J 1974 - Membership of The Royal Institute of British Architects - No. 033772 1999 - Registered Architect Accredited in Building Conservation - one of less than 100 Architects in Great Britain, Accredited in Building Conservation, (and understood at present to be the only one in Wales),because of over 25 years experience of Building Conservation and successful evaluation of that experience and case studies submitted to the Accreditation assessors. Professional Undertakings - Royal Institute of British Architects 1977 - 1979 - Chester Conservation Area Advisory Committee Member 1979 - 1980 - President of the Cheshire Society of Architects 1980 - 1981 - President of the Cheshire Society of Architects 1979 - 1983 - Council of the North West Region of the Royal Institute of British Architects. 1982 - Chairman of the North West Region of the Royal Institute of British Architects 1982 - Representative of the North West Region of the R.I.B.A. Membership Committee 1995 onwards - External Examiner for the R.I.B.A.Proffesional Practice Examinations, North West Region 1999 onwards - Lecturer on Historic Monuments, Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas for RIBA Part III Study Course, University College, Chester 2001 - Lecturer in Practice Matters at Manchester University, Professional Practice Course 2002 - Lecturer in UK Development Control at Manchester University, Professional Practice Course Career History 1968 - Edgington Spink and Hyne, Architects - Windsor 1969 - Cheshire County Council, Architects Department, Chester During the course of his studying at the School of Architecture, Polytechnic of North London (now North London University), he was most interested in sculpture and produced work which was published and his work was also supported by Albert Garrett, Principal of Art and Design, who introduced him to Henry Moore, who was most encouraging, and this resulted in his hands-on approach to design and construction. 1974 - 1975 - The Biggins Sargent Partnership, Chester 1975 - Project Architect. Restoration project of The Dutch Houses, Bridge Street, Chester - European Architectural Heritage Year Award 1975. During the course of his architectural training and career, he was able to develop his interest in working with timber, metal and glass and he undertook the full restoration of two timber framed, Listed Buildings, Marsh Hall and Austerson Old Hall, as a continuation of the use of his hands, in his own workshop on site. James Brotherhood and Associates 1975 - Commenced in Private Practice - James Brotherhood and Associates 1975 - 1976 - Restoration of Marsh Hall, Holmes Chapel, Chester - Grade II Listed Building 1974 - 1986 - Restoration of Austerson Old Hall, dismantled, moved and re-erected,Nantwich to Alvanley - Grade II* Listed Building During the course of the restoration of Marsh Hall, and the dismantling, transporting and re-erection of Austerson Old Hall (both timber framed buildings), he developed a close working relationship with Henry Venables Limited - Timber Specialists, Stafford, working in close collaboration in all aspects of the use of timber, particularly with regards to the design of high quality structures,building elements and furniture. 1979 - Restoration of The Anchorite's Cell, The Groves, Chester - Grade II* Listed Building - as Practice Office. 1979 onwards - Guest speaker in connection with restoration of Listed Buildings to Societies including The Civic Trust and others. 1982 - Designed a timber cradle, working together with Henry Venables Limited using British hardwoods and fruitwoods, which was presented to the Prince and Princess of Wales on the birth of Prince William. 1984 - The practice was formed into a Limited Company - James Brotherhood and Associates Limited 1988 - Appeared in "A Vision of Britain" - H.R.H. Prince of Wales' television programme, and in H.R.H. Prince of Wales' book "A Vision of Britain" 1990 - 1991 - Restoration of Steam Mill, Steam Mill Street, Chester - Grade II Listed Building - as Practice Office 1990 - Guest Speaker at the RICS Oxford Study Course 1995 - Founder Member and Trustee of The Chester Heritage Trust, which was formed to be the lead Trust in connection with the Heritage of Chester, its first project being the Chester Amphitheatre/Dee House site, to create benefit for residents of Chester and visitors to the City. Interests Golf, Fishing, Music. Personal Married with six children aged 11 - 29 years. Life Member of the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings Life Member of The National Trust 1982 onwards - Appointed General Commissioner of Inland Revenue, Chester District. 1997 - 1998 - President of the Chester Association of Old King's Scholars |
