Crick Smith
Baylies Hall, Dudley: Charity Children
Baylies Charity School was established in Dudley, West Midlands in 1732 by the Baylies family for the purpose of "teaching, instructing, and clothing 50 boys, to be elected and chosen out of the parishes of town and foreign of Dudley from such whose parents would not be able to give them learning".
The current building dates to 1824, and the two Coade Stone figures displayed in the niches above the entrance porches are original to the building, The building is currently undergoing restoration, and the figures have been removed for conservation by Crick Smith.
The figures had suffered the effects of vandalism and damage to their surfaces, and had been extensively repainted.
The figures were reallistically painted, however research into the paint layers revealed that this finish was a relatively modern interpretation, and originally the figures were painted a stone colour to match the building.
After surface losses were filled, the figures were then re-painted in their original stone colour. Once the building refurbishment has been completed, the figures will then be re-instated.
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