Repairing a 'sleeping beauty' building in Kent
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The SPAB ApproachThe care and repair of old buildings
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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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Saving the 'sleeping beauty' house in Maidstone, Kent.
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.
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Upcoming Events
Course
27/09/2019
Join us on the Scotland / England border for the latest in our series of ‘Humble Heritage’ workshops – a series of hands-on courses that explore and celebrate traditional buildings and the skills used to create and repair them.
Event
19/09/2019
Led by Sarah Harrison, a classicist, who has lived and worked in Marylebone and Regent’s Park almost all her life, this Walk will explore the development of Marylebone from a medieval village on the River Tyburn to the present day.
Event
22/09/2019
Join the Bath & Bristol Group for a visit to Kings Weston House and grounds, led by conservation architect Quentin Alder.
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The SPAB runs national campaigns raising awareness about important issues surrounding the protection of old buildings.
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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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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.