The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
The SPAB gives old buildings a future.
We help people to look after old buildings, making them fit for the future while keeping their historic character.
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Nichola Tasker, Conservation Architect celebrates Broughton Castle, a fortified and moated manor house
Duncan McCallum draws on SPAB's archive to reflect on our critical role in Town Planning - from the SPAB Magazine
Conservation architect and 1990 SPAB Scholar Nicola Westbury considers the critical question of construction materials for repairing old buildings.
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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.

Scholarship
A deep-dive into the knowledge and skills needed to work with traditional buildings for early career architects, surveyors and engineers.
Fellowship
The Fellowship is a training programme designed to broaden the skills and experience of craftspeople involved in historic building repairs.