Ironbridge, Jackfield Tile Musem

First lift going in at Jackfield Tile Works — the start of another exciting conservation project.

Scaffolding going up at the Historic Jackfield Tile Works – A New project Begins

We're excited to announce that scaffolding started going up two weeks ago at one of the most iconic sites we've ever worked on — the Jackfield Tile Works, part of the Ironbridge Museum’s in the Ironbridge Gorge, Telford.

This Grade II* listed complex is an extraordinary survivor of Victorian industrial design, laid out by renowned tile factory architect Charles Lynam and built in 1874 for the Craven Dunnill Tile Company. Known for producing decorative tiles that ended up in places like Manchester Town Hall, Chester Cathedral, and even the Crown Bar in Belfast, this site has seen over a century of craftsmanship and industry.

Now, it’s our turn to contribute a little piece of that legacy.

Why It Matters

The Jackfield Tile Works is one of the best-preserved Victorian tile factories in the country. Its layout alone tells the full story of tile production — from the Clay Arks and Blunging House to the Tile Press Shop and Kiln House, all still standing, still traceable, and still deeply evocative of their original purpose.

This is not just about fixing gutters or repainting windows. It’s about preserving the character and function of a place that was at the heart of 19th-century tile design, used in everything from churches to pubs to public halls.

Looking Ahead

We’re still in the early stages — but as ever, our approach is methodical and respectful. Conservation of industrial buildings like these requires understanding both the heritage and the wear-and-tear of time. Our aim is to leave the site sound, weather-tight, and well presented, without erasing any of its history or patina.

Keep an eye out for future updates as we dive deeper into the project. We’ll be sharing progress shots and some behind-the-scenes looks at what it takes to keep sites like this alive and thriving.