Day 30: Re-arranging the walls

We have a new stud wall along the west side of the back area, supporting the roof and blocking out the rather dodgy brickwork behind. As I want to lose minimum space from the kitchen area, I asked if the pantry shelves my Dad made me years ago could be incorporated into the wall. Today the builders came and replaced the part of the stud wall where the kitchen will be with a huge lintel, so that the shelves can fit in below. Dad would be pleased. They need a bit of TLC (sanding and re-varnishing) before they go back, but they are as solid as ever.