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Christ Church: awards

Restoration awards

2004

Stone Federation’s Natural Stone Awards: Commendation
The restoration work to the stone on Christ Church, both inside and outside (with the exception of the tower & spire) was carried out by Stone Restoration Services Ltd.

2005

Georgian Group Architectural Awards: Restoration of a Georgian Church

The Wood Awards: Winner in the Conservation/Restoration Category
‘It is evident that a very high level of workmanship has been used…great attention to detail. This is one of the most impressive pieces of architecture in London and has been extremely well restored…the quality of the finish is superb.’

Building of the Year Award Royal Fine Art Commission Trust: a specialist award for ‘a glorious restoration’

2006

RIBA Restoration Award

Civic Trust Award

‘It is so important that with the necessity for progress in all aspects of our lives today we do not forget the treasures we have inherited, and that we do our utmost to preserve them so that future generations might also benefit from their existence.’
Councillor Shafiqul Haque, Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets, 2006

Restoration awards

Section of floor being laid, looking west.
photograph by SRB Humphreys