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Work on St Albans Cathedral has entered a new phase, as Thomas Sinden<\/a> is appointed principal contractor for the expansion and renovation of one of the nation\u2019s highest-profile Cathedrals<\/h2>\n

The contractor is currently working on the construction of a new single-storey Heritage Lottery Funded<\/a> Welcome Centre, which will\u00a0sympathetically connect the main Grade I listed Cathedral to its 1980s Chapter House building.<\/p>\n

Set within the\u00a0archaeologically sensitive \u2018Monk\u2019s Graveyard\u2019 site in Sumpter Yard,\u00a0the Welcome Centre will provide a new visitor entrance, retail space, interpretation and exhibition areas, the relocated vestry, and provide new level access.<\/p>\n

Alterations to the Chapter House interiors are also being undertaken to renovate the existing caf\u00e9, provide additional education spaces, and improve accessibility<\/a> at all levels through the creation of new lift access and washroom facilities.<\/p>\n

Graeme Sinden, Director of Thomas Sinden commented: \u201cWe have a proven track record of delivering high profile heritage projects and are extremely proud to be the principal contractor on the renovation of one of the nation\u2019s highest profile cathedrals.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the Welcome Centre\u2019s new facilities, the Dean said: \u201cIt will be bright and welcoming, with views through the ceiling up to the Tower and from the Slype onto the orchard, with a newly refurbished shop and caf\u00e9 and new information screens to guide visitors around the building.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since the Dean\u2019s visit, more visible progress has been made. The flint and red brick walls are going up with speed, the roof beams are being installed and the stone pillars forming the new Slype windows are in place.<\/p>\n

The new building is part of a major redevelopment programme which will boost awareness of the historic church\u2019s 1,700-year history.\u00a0The church was built on the burial site of Alban \u2013 Britain\u2019s first Christian martyr. The ancient structure is thought to be Britain\u2019s first Christian shrine and the country\u2019s longest serving centre of Christian worship.<\/p>\n

The project will create a new exhibition focussing on the unique history of the church which currently receives 160,000 visitors a year.\u00a0The main Cathedral and Deanery buildings remain open to staff and the public throughout the duration of works.<\/p>\n

Thomas Sinden was established in 1991 by founding partners Des Thomas and Graeme Sinden and has earnt the reputation for delivering award-winning new build and refurbishment projects throughout London and the South East. The company works with both public and private companies, ranging from government departments, local authorities, housing associations, schools, colleges and charitable trusts.<\/p>\n

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