ARCHITECTS & PLANNING CONSULTANTS
Laura is Research Consultant at historic environment consultancy RMA Heritage, contributing to Heritage Significance Statements and sourcing archive material to support Listed Building Consent applications. She works alongside chartered town planner Richard MacCullagh MRTPI IHBC who advises on residential and commercial development proposals. The practice has a very successful track record and was selected by HGP Architects to research and advise on the chosen location for Ben Ainslie Racing's America's Cup Team Base in Old Portsmouth.
Through her work for Vivat Heritage and Sticks Research Agency, Laura contributed to Heritage Impact Assessments for planning proposals for the former GLOSCAT building in Gloucester, Norfolk Crescent in Bath, Stone Cross House and Barnfield House in Minehead.
Through her work for Vivat Heritage and Sticks Research Agency, Laura contributed to Heritage Impact Assessments for planning proposals for the former GLOSCAT building in Gloucester, Norfolk Crescent in Bath, Stone Cross House and Barnfield House in Minehead.
RESTORATION COMPANIES & CRAFTSPEOPLE
Assistance is provided to architects, interior designers, conservation workers and craftspeople engaged in building restoration works to establish what a property would have looked like originally and how it has altered over the decades. Designs can be sourced for both external features and internal fixtures and fittings. Original specifications and plans are sought, as are old photographs, inventories, design registers and other sources that inform the design process.
Laura's research into the original plan form of a Grade II*-listed country mansion in Devon allowed RMA Heritage and the architects to make a strong case for returning an internal octagonal-shaped courtyard with a 19th-century Gothic Revival makeover to its original medieval square plan.
Laura's research into the original plan form of a Grade II*-listed country mansion in Devon allowed RMA Heritage and the architects to make a strong case for returning an internal octagonal-shaped courtyard with a 19th-century Gothic Revival makeover to its original medieval square plan.
SOLICITORS
Laura provides solicitors with a comprehensive research service, sourcing documentary evidence to support rights of way cases and legal disputes. She conducts land searches and is experienced in investigating chancel repair liability. Clients are provided with fully referenced historical research reports, including details of all the sources that have been checked whether or not the search was successful, so that clients have a record on file to refer to during long-running cases. Reports are accompanied by digital images of all the relevant archival documents that are found.
Laura has worked on cases on behalf of Ansons LLP and Thomas Eggar LLP, as well as several Parochial Church Councils. She is cautious to act with discretion when handling sensitive legal cases and liaising with public bodies. Client confidentiality is always of the utmost importance.
Laura has worked on cases on behalf of Ansons LLP and Thomas Eggar LLP, as well as several Parochial Church Councils. She is cautious to act with discretion when handling sensitive legal cases and liaising with public bodies. Client confidentiality is always of the utmost importance.
PROPERTY MANAGERS & ESTATE AGENTS
Understanding the history of a property is enormously beneficial when it comes to selling a house or estate, or promoting it as a residential let - potential buyers and tenants place value on a home with an interesting story. Laura Berry's team can investigate key archive sources that will bring the history of your asset to life, and can assist with creating a brochure or a webpage so that you can share your property's story with clients.
Producer Director James Higgins creates short films presenting your property in stunning high definition, and providing a valuable and unique marketing tool. High quality archive images are integrated to give the viewer a fuller appreciation of the property's historical significance.
Producer Director James Higgins creates short films presenting your property in stunning high definition, and providing a valuable and unique marketing tool. High quality archive images are integrated to give the viewer a fuller appreciation of the property's historical significance.
CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
Laura has worked with major stakeholders on large international projects. She assisted the British Library and Europeana in tracing and contacting hundreds of copyright holders for a ground-breaking digitisation project that increases access to 10,000 items from the British Library's collections, including posters, maps, journals and manuscripts relating to the First World War.
Laura has also worked with English Heritage and the National Monuments Record, helping to increase public awareness of their archival collections and promote Britain From Above through a series of articles. She offers workshops and talks, and has led sessions on behalf of BBC Birmingham, and the Institute of Historical Research at The National Archives.
Laura has also worked with English Heritage and the National Monuments Record, helping to increase public awareness of their archival collections and promote Britain From Above through a series of articles. She offers workshops and talks, and has led sessions on behalf of BBC Birmingham, and the Institute of Historical Research at The National Archives.
Photos by order of appearance © J. Labrador / Mendhak / Lali Masriera / Zeze 57 / Nic McPhee