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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
Following legal action by the SPAB, we’re delighted to announce that the High Court has now ruled that Broxtowe Council acted unlawfully in granting listed building consent without notifying us and listed building consent has been quashed.
Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day we caught up with one of last year’s Scholars, Serena Gildea, to hear about her career highlights since finishing the programme.
2023 SPAB Fellow Kate Longworth tells us about discovering the joys of bricklaying and the importance of female role models.
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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 & 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
Event
08/07/2023
Join the SPAB Sussex group for a visit to Shulbrede Priory at Lynchmere, near Haslemere, Surrey, a grade 1 listed former Augustinian Priory founded in the late C13.
Event
09/07/2023
Join us on Sunday 9th July for a look around Boxley Abbey and our Old House Project site at St Andrew's (former) Chapel near Maidstone, Kent. Our working party will be in full swing, so there's plenty to see!
Course
19/07/2023
An appreciation of textures, details, space and light. This four-step workshop (July - September 2023) is an opportunity to receive professional guidance on photographic techniques and composition using your digital SLR or mirrorless camera. * FULLY BOOKED - sign up to waiting list *
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.