Architectural Portfolio
Edward Waller
Sculptor and architectural mason for Able Memorials Ltd.
Edward Waller is the principle architectural mason and co-founder of the highly successful firm Able Memorials Ltd. Established in 2001 Able Memorials are rapidly developing and have recently expanded their facilities.
Edward trained for three years at York College achieving a distinction in masonry. He also received the college award for outstanding craftsmanship in his second year.
His work ranges from hand carved lettering and sculpture to fireplaces and the conservation and restoration of historic buildings and structures.
All masonry work at Able Memorials is crafted using an air tool, hand mallet and chisel. Local stone is used where possible although materials have been sourced form as far a field as china.
As well as being able to supply new masonry a conservation and restoration service is offered repairing existing masonry.
Restoration
For information on just one of our restorations see our Alfie Restoration gallery
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2001 Pillar Caps, Firbank Parish Church
2001
Pillar caps
Firbank Parish Church
The original caps were stolen. New ones were commissioned but there were no records of how the originals looked, other than a 1980's wedding photo with the bride and groom stood in the gates.
2007 Allithwaite Parish Millenium Project
2002
Allithwaite Parish Millenium Project
Commissioned to produce Black Slate "forks" and circle for the parish mosaic. Also the limestone shield and sign with hand engraved lettering.
2002 Cartmel Millenium Project
2002 Cartmel Millenium Project
Slate circle in Elterwater Green Slate with hand cut lettering around the circumference.
2002 Old Institute Kirkby-Lonsdale
2002
Old Institute Kirkby-Lonsdale
The Institute was converted in 2002. The glass was removed and all masonry inspected. Any damaged pieces were replaced and any pieces which had moved were "dressed" in and re-pointed if required.
Trefoil moulding - the existing piece had fallen away and been lost, a new piece was cut in and "dressed" to match.
Damaged cill - a new piece was "dressed" in and cut to match.
2002 Old Institute Kirkby-Lonsdale
2002
Old Institute Kirkby-Lonsdale
The Institute was converted in 2002. The glass was removed and all masonry inspected. Any damaged pieces were replaced and any pieces which had moved were "dressed" in and re-pointed if required.
2002 Pillar caps at the Old Institute Kirkby-Lonsdale
2002
Pillar caps at the Old Institute Kirkby-Lonsdale
New pillars and caps were made after the conversion of the Old Institute in 2002. They are made from Dunhouse Blue Sandstone.
2002 Carving of St.George "Slaying the Dragon"
2002
Carving of St.George "Slaying the Dragon"
Old Institute Kirkby-Lonsdale
The original had been vandalised so a new one was commissioned and fitted using Dunhouse Buff Sandstone.
The original carving was used as a reference.
2002 Replacement caps Underly Bridge Nr. Kirkby-Lonsdale
2002
Replacement caps Underly Bridge Nr. Kirkby-Lonsdale
The caps on the bridge had been broken or pushed into the river, the broken ones were replaced.
2005 Award Winner
2005 Award Winner
Edward's apprentice Michael Winder gained a high achievement award for excellent craftmanship in his first year at York College.
2002 St. George's Church Kendal
2002
St. George's Church Kendal
Repairs to the south east liturgical window involved taking out stained glass and decayed masonry. Replacing with new stone.
Re-pointing and "dressing" in any masonry which had moved. Due to movement in the south east wall.
2003 Sandstone Fireplaces
2003 Sandstone Fireplaces
Made to customers requirements using Buff Sandstone. Produced in our workshop and fitted on site.
2003 Plumgarths Food Park Kendal
2003 Plumgarths Food Park Kendal
Commemorative plaque made from Orton Scar Limestone with hand carved letters and erected on the shop wall.
2004 Firbank Farm House
2004 Firbank Farm House
Complete new windows in Dunhouse Blue Sandstone, for the new walkway joining the old farm house to the newly converted barn.
2004 Firbank Farm House
2004 Firbank Farm House
New arched window in Dunhouse Blue Sandstone, for part of the newly converted barn and extension.
2004 Firbank Farm House
2004 Firbank Farm House
One of several new windows in Dunhouse Buff Sandstone, for part of the newly converted barn and extension.
2004 Firbank Farm House
2004 Firbank Farm House
New window in Dunhouse Blue Sandstone, for part of the newly converted barn and extension.
2005 Firbank Farm House
2005 Firbank Farm House
Hand carved Ball Finial in Dunhouse Blue Sandstone
2005 Firbank Farm House
2005 Firbank Farm House
New extended bay window in Dunhouse Blue Sandstone, for part of the newly converted barn and extension
2006 Wharton
2006 Wharton
New extended bay window in Ulverston Marble
