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The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
We believe old buildings have a future. From cottages to castles and from churches to cathedrals we are here to help buildings and the people who care for them. Based on years of experience and research we understand how old buildings work.
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News
Ulrike Wahl, stonemason, surveyor and SPAB Fellow writes a love letter to an urban vernacular material.
We’re delighted to welcome an enthusiastic new group of conservation professionals, who will begin their training programmes in March.
A 16th-century cottage we helped to save has won an award from the Nottinghamshire Buildings Preservation Trust.
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Become a member
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.
Scholarship & Fellowship
Education programmes for architects, surveyors, engineers and craftspeople to further their 'hands-on' understanding of historic building conservation.
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Upcoming Events
Pre-recorded
31/01/2023
Caring for your old building’s historic fittings, fixtures and furnishings.
Watch these recorded online talks now to learn about good housekeeping for old houses and other buildings.
Lecture
23/02/2023
Join us for this online talk, presented by SPAB Director Matthew Slocombe, as an illustrated introduction to the SPAB's Old House Project.
Course
18/03/2023
Learn how to make your home more energy efficient, low carbon and comfortable without devaluing the character or integrity of the building.
Campaigns
Campaign
The SPAB runs national campaigns raising awareness about important issues surrounding the protection of old buildings.
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
Technical advice
All old buildings need regular care and maintenance in order to prevent serious disrepair. Windmills and watermills are by their nature exposed to wear from wind and water in addition to facing problems common to historic buildings.
The SPAB Mills Section has put together a suite of resources and guidance tailored to those caring for old windmills and watermills.
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Become a Mills Section member
The SPAB’s Mills Section is the only Society concerned solely with protecting and promoting traditional windmills and watermills in the UK. The Section provides advice and training to mill owners and heritage professionals, and campaigns for the protection of milling heritage. Join the Section now to support its work and receive a range of membership benefits.