Dorothea Restorations was born from a love of the machines that helped power the Industrial Revolution – and that passion still runs deep through our business.
We have worked on many of
the most memorable projects in recent engineering and industrial archaeology, from conserving mining machinery at Chatterley Whitfield to recreating a complete working replica of Stevenson’s first locomotive.
the most memorable projects in recent engineering and industrial archaeology, from conserving mining machinery at Chatterley Whitfield to recreating a complete working replica of Stevenson’s first locomotive.
Calling on our skills and experience in both metalworking and
traditional engineering materials (wrought iron and cast iron, plus associated materials), Dorothea Restorations offers the most comprehensive service of its kind in the UK.
Our work is carried out for museums and private organisations alike,
and covers the widest range of industrial and heritage engineering equipment, both static (beam engines, pumping engines, expansion engines and the like) and operating / locomotive engines.
All our work is guided by a detailed Conservation Policy, with our primary objective being to retain as much of the existing fabric,
and as many of the original operating properties, as is possible
and appropriate.
Where required, we then look with the client at repair or replication, along with bespoke solutions to suit every environment - such as replacing original steam locomotion with modern electrical
alternatives for museum display.
traditional engineering materials (wrought iron and cast iron, plus associated materials), Dorothea Restorations offers the most comprehensive service of its kind in the UK.
Our work is carried out for museums and private organisations alike,
and covers the widest range of industrial and heritage engineering equipment, both static (beam engines, pumping engines, expansion engines and the like) and operating / locomotive engines.
All our work is guided by a detailed Conservation Policy, with our primary objective being to retain as much of the existing fabric,
and as many of the original operating properties, as is possible
and appropriate.
Where required, we then look with the client at repair or replication, along with bespoke solutions to suit every environment - such as replacing original steam locomotion with modern electrical
alternatives for museum display.
