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Recruiting a new SPAB ChairAn exciting opportunity to guide the SPAB
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OLD HOUSE PROJECTRepairing a 'sleeping beauty' building in Kent
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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
While the country is in lockdown, we continue to protect old buildings. We're responding to threats to some of our greatest buildings.
The SPAB has embarked on a second building repair project to revive the only surviving windmill in Leicestershire that retains its historic machinery.
Many people don’t know that before Hardy became famous for his novels and poems, he had an earlier career as an architect. He was also a committed SPAB member and volunteer.
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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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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
Announcement
30/06/2020
Face to face courses and events due to run between now and the start of July will be rescheduled for later in the year wherever possible. Online events will take place as scheduled. Click to read more.
Lecture
05/06/2020
Step into summer with architectural historian and seaside specialist Dr Kathryn Ferry on this virtual trip to the coast to explore some of the smaller structures that give the seaside its distinctive sense of place.
Course
09/06/2020
Hear from Jonathan Lee, Townscape Heritage Officer at West Lindsey District Council who will discuss Townscape Heritage schemes.
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.