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Bakers Brickyard, 1908
© Bakers of Danbury
careful approach to historic structures would later become an
important aspect of the firm’s activities.
Throughout the twentieth century the company continued
to grow while remaining rooted in traditional craftsmanship.
Like many building firms of the era, it faced the challenges of
economic change and wartime disruption. During the Second
World War the business contributed to essential repairs and
rebuilding works, helping restore damaged buildings within
the community.
Although the company eventually passed out of direct family
ownership, becoming Bakers of Danbury Ltd in 1971, the ethos
established by William Baker remained firmly at its heart.
Respect for traditional materials, skilled workmanship and
an understanding of historic buildings continued to guide the
company’s approach.
William Baker, 1878
© Bakers of Danbury
Heritage Work Today
Today, nearly a century and a half after its founding, Bakers
of Danbury remains based in its original village home at Eves
Corner, Danbury. Over the years the firm has built a reputation
as a specialist heritage contractor, undertaking conservation
and restoration projects on some of Britain’s most significant
historic buildings.
Restoration works to All
Saints Church, Maldon c.
1948. It is believed to have
been the first job on which
metal scaffolding was used
by Bakers of Danbury
© Bakers of Danbury
Among its many commissions are works at nationally important
sites including Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral, and
The Charterhouse in London, alongside numerous churches,
historic houses and listed buildings throughout the region.
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