Charlie Gee (stonemason)

Charlie Gee is a British stonemason known for his work on cathedral and heritage restoration projects in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Early life and training

Gee spent part of his childhood in Tuscany, where his father worked on stone restoration projects. His family returned to England in 2012 and lived in Lyme Regis, where he helped on repairs to the Cobb, the harbour wall that dates back to around 1328.
In 2017, Gee began formal stonemasonry studies at Weymouth College.
He later joined the York Minster apprenticeship programme, training from 2019 to 2023.

Career

During his apprenticeship, Gee worked on Tadcaster limestone for the restoration of the South Quire Transept that was damaged in the York Minster fire.
He became self-employed in late 2023.
In 2023, he has contributed to restoration projects at Cologne Cathedral in Germany, including work on eight pinnacles affected by Second World War damage — as well as the Palace of Justice in Brussels and the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence.

Public engagement

Gee shares examples of his work online and has spoken about the shortage of trained stonemasons in the UK.
Gee has appeared in media productions including ITV's The Prince's Master Crafters: The Next Generation and a BBC programme examining contemporary craft practices. He has also spoken publicly about apprenticeships, heritage skills, and the role of craft in occupational wellbeing.