CES is a family business specialising in designing electrical and lighting systems for historical buildings.

Joined October 2018
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Our lighting design for Rochester Cathedral has been recognised with an IALD Award of Excellence. 🎉 See our work for this incredible building at the link in our bio. #lightingdesign #lightingcommunity #architecturallightingdesign #architecturallighting #lightingnews
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Delighted to begin the lighting design for Beverley Minster today. A privilege to explore how light can reveal and celebrate the heritage and architecture of this remarkable building. #BeverleyMinster #HeritageLighting #CESLighting
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Another “catch the last train home from London” kind of night 🚆 St George the Martyr, Hanover Square, working through lighting designs, showcasing products, and collaborating with a fantastic team of clients and architects. Great people, great project… #LightingDesign
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Behind every professional system is a huge amount of unseen infrastructure. Proud of our team as work continues at Grand Junction, carefully routing services through historic basement & crypt spaces while protecting the fabric of this Grade I listed church. #ChurchLighting
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Completed by the CES team: specialist lighting work at St Giles in the Fields. Carefully enhancing a historic space while respecting the architecture, atmosphere, and heritage that make it unique. That balance is what heritage lighting is all about. #HeritageLighting
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Lighting that adapts with the space. Seamless transitions like this are what make multi-use venues truly work. #LightingDesign #TheatreLighting
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Recently completed by the CES team at St Peter’s Church, Petersfield. Heating chandeliers, designed to warm the nave, now carefully refurbished to preserve their character. #HeritageLighting #ChurchLighting #Conservation
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Back at St Giles, Ashtead nearly 20 years on, modernising the scheme for efficiency, lower maintenance & net zero. From Graham Smith to Grant Ashworth, continuity, trust, and lighting built to last. #LightingDesign #NetZero #HeritageLighting
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Design ⚙️ Install 💡 Maintain 🔧 In heritage lighting, it’s never just one, it’s the balance. Which matters most? 👇 #LightingDesign #HeritageLighting
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Every space has its own story. At CES Lighting & Electrical Specialists we design, install and maintain lighting for galleries, public buildings, academic institutions and professional spaces — creating lighting that enhances both function and architecture. #LightingDesign
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Lighting with care ✨ Proud to have delivered a sensitive lighting upgrade at Queens' College, Cambridge Chapel, enhancing architectural detail while fully respecting its historic character. Explore the project through our 360° interactive view 👇
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Lighting design, installation & maintenance across spaces that matter 🎓🏛️⛪🏢 From education and heritage to ecclesiastical and public spaces, we’re grateful to work with clients such as Cambridge University and All Souls Langham Place. Explore our portfolio on our website.
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Stepping into 2026 grateful for our clients, architects, consultants & project teams. Thanks for trusting CES to help reveal and protect remarkable spaces through light. #ChurchLighting #HeritageLighting
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London at Christmas is something special, the lights bring warmth, and a reminder of peace and joy this season. We had the privilege of contributing to the lighting at All Souls, Langham Place. If you’re nearby, hop off at Oxford Circus and take a look. #ChristmasInLondon
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New heating installation now complete at St Anselm’s Church, Kennington ✅ Proud to deliver an efficient, discreet solution that improves comfort while respecting this Grade II listed landmark. Partnering with Heissen Heating. #ChurchHeating #Heissen #Kennington
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Step inside St Andrew’s, Steyning – in 360° If you’re involved in church, heritage or architectural projects and interested in how considered lighting can transform a space, you can explore the 360° image via our online portfolio on our website #lightinguphistory
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Revealing a 700-Year Story in Light – Our Latest Project at St Mary Magdalene & St Denys, Midhurst Projects like this are why we love what we do: thoughtfully lighting up history so it can be seen, appreciated, and enjoyed for generations to come. #HeritageLighting
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We love seeing spaces like this come alive at dusk. Thank you to our clients and partners for trusting us to light and care for your historic buildings, it is a privilege to help light up history together #RestoringBeauty #LightingTransformation #BuiltHeritage #PreservingHistory
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We’re feeling really grateful today. 🙏💡 From cathedrals and historic churches, to schools, chapels and heritage buildings, we’ve had the privilege of working with incredible partners who trust us. Design | Install | Maintain – “lighting up history”
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