The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

Join the Mills Section

We invite you to join the Mills Section; part of the SPAB, the oldest national pressure group, fighting to save old buildings from decay, demolition and unsympathetic repair. By joining the SPAB Mills Section, you are showing that you care about these wonderful buildings. Whether you have an interest in the architecture, technology, craft, history, conservation, or the machinery of milling, your support is vital in taking the work of the Mills Section forward.

 

Membership entitles you to participate in the activities of the Section and attend our programme of meetings, lectures and visits. You will receive our newsletter Mill News four times a year, including lists of mills for sale, and the Annual Report, and be able to participate in other activities of the Section. By supporting us you are helping to protect our national heritage of old mills.

 

We advise, educate, and campaign to preserve and to restore endangered wind and watermills. We have a firm set of principles about how mills should be preserved or repaired, as well as the practical knowledge and experience to put these principles into effect with the voluntary help of many of our members.

 

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1. Read the Manifesto, written by William Morris in 1877 it explains the principles of the SPAB.
2. Print out the membership form.
3. Enclose cheque or postal order made payable to: SPAB Mills Section.
4. Post the completed form to: The SPAB, 37 SPITAL SQUARE, FREEPOST LON11475, London E1 6BR                        (though if you use a stamp it will save us money).
5. Joining by Direct Debit saves us money on administration. If you are a taxpayer you can also make your membership fee go further by completing the Gift Aid form, which allows us to claim back the tax.   Please either download the forms from any of the links above, send an email to millsinfo@spab.org.uk for the  forms, or telephone the office on 020 7456 0909.

Types of Membership:

                         Annual Membership £27 per annum for individuals.

                         Life Membership      £500 for individuals.

                         Joint Membership     £37 per annum for two people at the same address; one mailing. Please give both names.

                         Dual Membership     £49 per annum for individuals gives membership to both the Main Society and Mills Section.

                         Corporate Membership £57 per annum (for professional/commercial membership and voluntary societies). 

                         Junior (16-21 years)  £14 per annum for individuals under 21 or full time students.

                                                                 (Please give details of studies and completion date).