On Thu, 23 Jan 2003 21:15:57 +0000, Serendipity
wrote:

When I was a nipper I remember my Grandfather - who was a
farmer in a small way in Gloucester - using balls of whitewash
(limewash?) on the walls of the cowshed, and a walled garden.
It was extremely effective. I've recently acquired a long old brick
wall and would like to use Grandad's method to make it presentable
but when I ask around all I get is blank looks.

Anyone any ideas please?
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Many thanks to Jill and to Nick. It just
goes to show opinions differ.

I remember that frequent coats of 'whiting' were
required, but the effect was very good, and - I
suppose - antiseptic?

As it's a long wall in question with a right angle
at one end, whatever I end up using, it will
be only on the short length as a trial of longevity.

Thanks again, both!
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NB. There's still no answer as to where!!!!!!!!!!
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try a search on Google looking for "Making lime wash" then a second
search for "Lime Putty"
Should give you all the info you need.

Walls were Lime washed as a way of killing off fleas and other pests that
would otherwise Lurk in the walls.

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David Hill
Abacus Nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk