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Located in Wiltshire, Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world. Archeologists believe that it was constructed around 3000 BC  from, in the most part, Preseli Spotted Dolerite. This stone, which is harder than granite is believed to have been brought all the way from the Preseli mountain range in Wales, a journey of around 250 miles. How the stones were transported this distance with the meager tools the natives are believed to have possessed has been deliberated for decades. The  glacial erratic theory suggests that […]

Marble and granite are the two stars of the home world. They’ve both been used to build palaces and monuments for thousands of years. Thanks to recent technological developments, you don’t have to be a prince to use these beautiful natural stones – ordinary families can afford a granite kitchen or marble bathroom, too. But which one should you choose, and why?

Is a marble bathroom better than granite? Is quartz better than limestone? A question like this always courts controversy. As expert stoneworkers, every member of our team has their own opinion on which stone is best for which use – and some are very sure that their favourite is best for any situation! To offer a more balanced view, in this article we’ll walk you through various scenarios and explain which stone is best for the bathroom renovation in question. This will help you figure out which stone is best […]