ARCHITECTS Stainburn Taylor, of Church Lane, Ledbury, have merged with Worcester-based Wood Kendrick and Williams.

Stainburn Taylor is the appointed architect to more than 100 churches and cathedrals.

Its architects frequently work with English Heritage and the National Trust. Earlier this year, the Ledbury firm held its 20th birthday party at Eastnor Castle, attended by 100 clients.

The combined practice, to be known as Stainburn Taylor Architects, will continue to build on its nationally-recognised knowledge of historic and listed buildings, as well as working on school projects and other new build schemes.