150 Anniversary
In 2027, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) will celebrate our 150th anniversary.
SPAB is one of the oldest building conservation charities in the UK. In 1877, against a backdrop of Victorian architects’ haphazard and damaging ‘restoration’, William Morris, Philip Webb, George Wardle, F G Stephens and others pioneered a conservation philosophy for the protection of historic buildings that still guides us. We have spent 150 years ensuring old buildings are understood, cared for and appreciated today, and protected for tomorrow.
With your support we hope to protect buildings for 150 more years.
Upcoming Events
News
To mark our 150th anniversary we've a bespoke commemorative umbrella from James Ince Umbrellas, celebrating a shared commitment to craftsmanship, longevity and heritage.
Duncan McCallum draws on SPAB's archive to reflect on our critical role in Town Planning - from the SPAB Magazine
Thanks to a £3,000 digitisation grant we are delighted to announce that we will now be making some of our earliest and most
interesting archive files available to a wider audience for the first time.
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 quarterly SPAB Magazine, access to the Property List and the opportunity to join your local Regional Group.
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Scholarship
A nine-month 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.
About us
Textile designer William Morris and architect Philip Webb established the SPAB, along with others, in 1877.
