Mirror, Mirror On The Wall.......

Introducing our new stock of wooden framed mirrors.
Mirrors have been used since the Middle Ages and over this time they have developed from shiny, slightly convex metal discs to the glass examples that are used today. They have become part of everyday life and are used for their decorative qualities as well as their practicality.
A well placed mirror can create a focal point within any room and , should the room be small, one mounted in a position to reflect light can give the impression of a great deal more space.
When choosing a wooden framed mirror, a couple of things should be considered. Firstly you need to think of the size that will be needed. Bear in mind the proportion of the room where it will be and the way in which it will be hung.
It is also beneficial to match your new mirror to your existing furniture so the type of timber, colouring, style and finish should all be taken into account.
Our new range of mirrors are varied in size and design from impressive, large scale examples to smaller, decorative pieces.
All of the wooden frames have been handmade using traditional techniques and reclaimed timber such as Victorian pine or original, aged oak.
We are also looking into providing a bespoke service to provide mirrors exactly to your requirements.
These will all be coming onto our website soon but please feel free to contact us or call in to take a closer look and choose the right mirror for you. And remember, once you are happy with your purchase and it has pride of place at home, a little vinegar and water will keep it sparkling!

Reclaimed Furniture:

As regular visitors to the yard will know, our stock is forever changing with new items arriving all the time. This means that our display space is also updated frequently.
 Recently, we have taken in a number of pieces of reclaimed furniture - everything from small cabinets and cupboards to farmhouse tables and large dressers.

There's a lot of appeal to reclaimed furniture. Besides the environmental benefits of not buying new, you get instant character and charm with each piece.
New items will be added onto our website shortly but please feel free to call in and take a closer look or call us with your requirements.



Please note that to make space for this collection of furniture, our stock of reclaimed doors has been moved into storage and these are now available to view by appointment only.

Garden Ideas For Spring

It really has been a wet and miserable start to the year but one thing that can keep us going is to plan what to do with the garden this Spring.
As usual at this time of year, people have begun to predict trends for 2014 and many gardening articles have already referred to the use of salvaged materials within garden design.
A reclamation yard such as Winchcombe Reclamation is a great place to look for a little inspiration and you will find numerous ideas for garden planters here.
A traditional choice would be a reclaimed stone trough. These are available in many shapes and sizes, all showing natural character and wear from years of use as animal troughs.

Alternatively, you may prefer a metal container such as these galvanised tubs. These make great planters and come with a screwcap drainage hole and carrying handles. We also stock large galvanised water troughs if you are looking for a bigger
container - these could also be used as part of a water feature. Less conventional planters such as wash tubs, sinks and chimney pots can also be found.
Of course, our stock here at Winchcombe Reclamation is ever-changing and as we approach Spring we have many unique garden items available. From Victorian cast iron planters to fountains and pool surrounds. You may find decorative iron work that can be used to trail plants over, or an original staddle stone or mill stone to create a focal point. And don't forget our extensive stock of reclaimed building materials that can be worked into the design. Maybe some edging for the herb garden, some reclaimed bricks or cobbles for a pathway or York flagstone for paved areas. The possibilities really are endless.
Take a look closer look at our website or call in to visit.
 We also have a pinterest account where you'll find some ideas.....

Materials for 2014

Following the Christmas break, now is the time to get organised for any upcoming projects that you have this year. In order to meet our customers needs, we have been increasing our stocks of reclaimed materials recently and can now offer large quantities of high quality building materials - many of which are already cleaned, processed, measured and palletised ready to go.
Current stock includes:

*  Over 300 M sq of top grade reclaimed external York flags. These are measured and palletised with measure sheets available upon request. A further 200 Msq of large Cathedral grade flags is also due into the yard this week.
*  Over 400 tonnes of reclaimed Cotswold building stone from recent demolition works, the majority of which is currently being cropped ready for re-use. A large quantity of suitable quoins included. We also have at least 200 tonnes of walling stone ready to go.
*  A vast amount of reclaimed cotswold stone tiles, both Stonesfield slates and Tetbury tile, along with stone ridge.
*  A number of reclaimed options for internal flooring from Blue lias and Limestone flags to original oak, pine and elm floorboards.

Feel free to call in and take a closer look or contact us with your requirements.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Wishing you all a very happy, healthy and prosperous 2014

We will be open on Saturday 4th January from 9am to 4pm

Shepherds Hut

We have been lucky enough to take an original Shepherds hut into stock.
Originally used to accommodate shepherds through sheep raising and lambing, these moveable huts provided practical shelter. They were commonly used throughout the 19th Century but their popularity dwindled in the 20th Century with the increased use of farm machinery and with even remote farms receiving electric power.
The Shepherd Hut that we have here had been settled within local woodland and left static for some time.
A tractor, a telehandler, many men, numerous tools and a lot of will power managed to release the hut from its position and transport it to our yard here in Winchcombe.
This example has metal walls with a corrugated iron roof sat upon a wooden frame and iron wheels.
Although it is a compact little structure, it is full of character! Just waiting for our joiner to carry out some loving repairs....


Should this be of interest to you please feel free to contact us to discuss further 01242 609564 or sales@wr.uk.com

Christmas Time

Things here have been particularly busy recently with stock flying in and out of the yard, a number of continuing demolition jobs and ongoing orders. We have, however, found a little time for Christmas!
The showroom has been given a Winter spruce-up and, with the addition of some new items and gift ideas, now has a festive feel.

As people are trending away from big brand names and flashy presents, unusual and quirky items are becoming more popular and a reclamation yard is the ideal place to pick up something unique.

Here are just a few ideas from our current stock:

Candle holders from £15






 Storage ideas from just £10






There are still a couple of shopping weeks left until the 'Big Day' and you will find us open until December 20th.
We will be taking our two week Christmas shutdown as usual closing at 4pm on Friday 20th December and re-opening on Monday 6th January.

Orders for materials such as building and walling stone, Cotswold stone tiles and York flags are already adding up for the new year so, if you have any confirmed jobs for 2014, we would encourage you to place orders with us as soon as possible. Any materials ordered and paid for before Christmas will be stored here, fully insured, free of charge until the end of January.

We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!