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The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
We're here for old buildings and the people who care for them.
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Join us - we're hiring a Fundraising and Legacies Officer. Are you a brilliant non-profit fundraiser? Are you keen to help protect historic buildings?
SPAB Members can now book our free Technical Advice Line in advance. Priority access to our expert advisors.
SPAB's Matthew Slocombe and project architect Mal Fryer guide you on a tour of the old house project describing how the SPAB approach has been applied to its repair
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Join today to support our positive, practical approach to building conservation. As a member you become part of a network of like-minded people who care for historic buildings. Other benefits include The SPAB Magazine, access to the Property List and the opportunity to join your local Regional Group.
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Upcoming Events
Join us for this two-day CPD masterclass on assessing, preparing and repairing traditional brick walls under the expert tuition of Terrence Lee. You will come away with the ability to identify and repair damage to historic brickwork to retain the beauty and structural integrity of your masonry
Join us for a one-day introduction to this endangered craft, taught by leading expert Bill Sargent, in association with the National Trust.
A practical, interactive introduction to surveying pre-1918 buildings with experienced historic building surveyors.
Your campaign
If you’re worried about a deteriorating building in your local area, want to contest a planning application, build your own local campaign or set up a building preservation trust then the The SPAB Campaign Toolkit can offer guidance.
Mills
The National Mills Weekend is an annual celebration promoted by the Mills Section of SPAB. Across the country, hundreds of mills – including some