An exciting opportunity to guide the SPAB
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Recruiting a new SPAB Chair -
Scholarship & FellowshipAdvanced training in building conservation
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OLD HOUSE PROJECTRepairing a 'sleeping beauty' building in Kent
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The SPAB ApproachThe care and repair of old buildings
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Support the SPABBecome a member to support our positive, practical approach to building conservation
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
Matthew Slocombe, SPAB director is a practical person at heart, and that's why he's so excited about the Old House Project at an 'at risk' building in Kent.
Malcolm Fryer Architects will lead the SPAB through the crucial initial steps of acquiring Old House Project listed building consent and planning permission for repair and alteration work.
Our archive contains a collection of magic lantern slides which are being catalogued by volunteers. We are rediscovering some wonderful images of ancient buildings and structures around Britain. One building for which there are numerous glass slides is Westminster Abbey. These images complement the archive casework files which document the SPAB’s interest and involvement with works carried at the Abbey.
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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.
Shop
Visit our online shop to browse our range of helpful books and guides to caring for old buildings. We also offer a selection of gifts.
Upcoming Events
Event
26/02/2020
Join us for a one hour lecture on May Morris and her family's lasting legacy on the SPAB and the organisation's impact on Britain's built heritage as well as top tips for a positive and practical approach to building conservation in the 21st century. Includes access to the May
Event
29/02/2020
Join the SPAB London Group for this guided tour of William Morris's family home
Course
05/03/2020
Discover how laser surveys are done, why they're useful and how the results are used to inform project and building management decisions. Part of our 2020 lunchtime CPD series.
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.