the photos!

This is what we inherited when we bought the house. That is actually York stone, and the mantel shelf is a solid piece of slate. All saved to be re-used somehow.



Stage one of dismantling complete.



Found this in the next layer of brick?


Stage two


Damn Jackdaws!

Done!

We took the plywood arch down.

And found a scrap of amazing wallpaper behind it.

And the finished result!


Still need a fire surround making and installing, but we now have a much improved room. Carpet down, furniture in, bookshelves and most importantly a lovely warm woodburner. We've started spending our evenings in here again now instead of the living room!