Building restoration — describes the process of the renewal and refurbishment of the fabric of a building. The phrase covers a wide span of activities, from the cleaning of the interior or exterior of a building such as is currently underway at St Paul s Cathedral in… … Wikipedia
Restoration — may refer to:In government / politicsA restoration is a historical episode whereby a previous government over an area or jurisdiction is reinstated. Restoration is inclusive also of the period immediately following that episode. For example, the… … Wikipedia
Restoration (TV series) — Restoration is a set of BBC television series where viewers decided on which listed building that was in immediate need of remedial works was to win a grant from Heritage Lottery Fund. It first aired in 2003. The host of all 3 series is Griff… … Wikipedia
Restoration Branches — are the primary organizational and congregational units of the Restorationist movement. They were formed primarily by church members withdrawing from active support of the RLDS church organization during the 1980s. The Restoration Branch… … Wikipedia
restoration — ► NOUN 1) the action of returning something to a former condition, place, or owner. 2) the process of repairing or renovating a building, work of art, etc. 3) the reinstatement of a previous practice, right, or situation. 4) the return of a… … English terms dictionary
restoration — [res΄tə rā′shən] n. [ME restauration < MFr < LL restauratio] 1. a restoring or being restored; specif., a) reinstatement in a former position, rank, etc. b) restitution for loss, damage, etc. c) a putting or bringing back into a former,… … English World dictionary
Restoration of the Sistine Chapel frescoes — The restoration of the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel was one of the most significant art restorations of the 20th century. The Sistine Chapel was built by Pope Sixtus IV within the Vatican immediately to the north of St. Peter s Basilica and… … Wikipedia
Restoration spectacular — The Restoration spectacular, or elaborately staged machine play , hit the London public stage in the late 17th century Restoration period, enthralling audiences with action, music, dance, moveable scenery, baroque illusionistic painting, gorgeous … Wikipedia
Restoration of the Everglades — The restoration of the Everglades is an ongoing effort to remedy damage inflicted on the environment of southern Florida during the 20th century. As of 2008, it is the most expensive and comprehensive environmental repair attempt in history.… … Wikipedia
restoration — noun 1 returning sth to its original condition ADJECTIVE ▪ complete, full ▪ extensive, major ▪ Many of the older paintings have undergone extensive restoration. ▪ partial … Collocations dictionary
restoration — res|to|ra|tion [ˌrestəˈreıʃən] n [U and C] 1.) when you repair something such as an old building or a piece of furniture, so that it looks the same as when it was first built or made restoration of ▪ a fund for the restoration of historic… … Dictionary of contemporary English
