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Salvage expert who trawls the demolishers’ skips for jewels

Posted on 21 March 2008 by Brandon


"The destruction of historic buildings has reached a pitch unseen since the 1960s and 1970s. This is the view of Charles Brooking, who has devoted his life to rescuing fine historic features from the skip. His unrivalled collection of architectural detail includes windows, doors, panelling, fireplaces and staircases, a whole library of authentic trim, including cornices, pictures rails, skirtings and dados. Exhibits range from Elizabethan timber-frame cottages to 1930s semis. "
Salvage expert who trawls the demolishers’ skips for jewels - Times Online

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