Rose of Jericho was founded in the late 1980s in the period immediately after the ‘lime method', developed by Eve and Robert Baker, was employed so successfully for the repair and conservation of the figure sculptures on the West Front of Wells Cathedral. These were exciting times, born of the recognition that non-permeable mortars, plasters and paints were inappropriate for, and indeed often accelerated the decay of our built heritage. The use of lime was a near-forgotten practice, as cement mortars, gypsum plasters and non-breathable emulsion paints had become the norm.  Building construction books and courses only mentioned lime as a workability additive for cement mortars. This had to change!


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Careers at Rose of Jericho

Careers and Apprenticeships

Since Rose of Jericho was established we have aimed to produce the very best handmade products, using traditional materials and methods, and we are always interested to hear from talented, enthusiastic individuals who share our ethos.

We offer work experience, work placement and apprenticeship opportunities to encourage the next generation of conservators and heritage professionals to join the industry.

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