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St Andrew’s Hall, Norwich is a former friary which can trace its origins back to 1226. In 1559 it witnessed the inauguration of the city’s mayor, and its walls are still adorned with a large collection of civic portraits. Many of these also hang in the adjoining building – Blackfriars Hall – and the two…

What do Elton John, The Lord of the Rings and the BBC have in common? The answer is they are all part of the history of Watford Colosseum and Town Hall. Elton John performed there in 1972, and 30 years later the London Philharmonic Orchestra recorded the original soundtrack for The Lord of the Rings.…

The Norwich Science Festival has just finished and this year AJA took on an active role. Running across the half-term holidays, the Festival was packed with 180 shows, talks and exhibitions for all the family. This year for the first time, Adrian James Acoustics put together a show for young people. Andy Thompson – Associate…

When new-build and converted residences are close to completion, there are some important tests which sometimes get left to the last minute. Compliance with fire regulations may be an obvious necessity. But other building standards must be met by carrying out assessments, such as sound testing and air testing. Sound tests are often referred to…

Work on a major Norfolk road has recently passed a significant milestone. The A11 is one of the region’s most important arterial routes, connecting Norwich to London. South-west of the city, the road intersects with the A47 and other roads at a major roundabout – the Thickthorn Junction. In late 2021, replacement and reconstruction began…

With the worst of Covid behind us, returning to the office, more hybrid working and face-to-face meetings have led to a raft of new assignments. 2022 also saw two new staff members join the team. 1. New faces Autumn 2022 brought two new faces to AJA – Julez Redding and Ben Hunt. Julez’s background includes…

It was full steam ahead at the STEAM Careers Fair, held at Gresham’s School in Norfolk. This annual exhibition is an opportunity for companies to explain their role in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM). We were delighted to be one of 38 exhibitors at the event, which included well-known companies…

Adrian James Acoustics is pleased to welcome a new member of our team. Ben Hunt has recently moved to Norwich after working in the Bedford area. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire, Ben has a background in both music and maths, and a fascination for all things tech. His passion for acoustics and electronics…

More dinosaurs are coming to Norfolk. The popular Roarr! dinosaur theme park has just received council approval to expand. New rides and other attractions are planned as part of a £4 million development which will increase visitor numbers by 65%. Adrian James Acoustics was called in at an early stage to address the challenges posed…

We have recently updated a key section of our website. Our Research and Publications page now features more than 20 articles giving in-depth views on diverse subjects. These range from library design and acoustic modelling to the harmonics of the French Horn. Many of the papers are by our director Adrian James. A Fellow of…