To the lovers of ancient buildings it is the ‘feel’ of a building that makes them ‘great’. For SPAB member Allan Ockenden nowhere fits this bill better than the tiny medieval chapel at Yatton, tucked away in a corner of the Herefordshire countryside.
The future now looks bright for a Nottinghamshire cottage saved by the SPAB this October.
"When the opportunity to demonstrate stained glass conservation at the Old House Show arose, I was delighted to take part. SPAB events have always been very positive experiences for me."
Architect Scholar, Pam Dziwulska, writes about her time exploring conservation in Italy.
SPAB Scholar, Matt Loosley writes about conserving the ruinous Clarendon Palace, Wiltshire.
Julie Charlesworth, SPAB garden volunteer, writes about one of her favourite garden tasks.
The SPAB Scholars explored Luton Hoo Estate, a traditional privately-owned country estate, with architect Chris Garrand.
Ken Hill, a retired journalist and King’s Lynn resident since 1975 writes about a ‘Lynn’ landmark. He was a South Gate volunteer for a many years.
The South Gate at Bishop’s Lynn, Norfolk, had been welcoming travellers into the town for many years before the Mayor and Burgesses decided it needing repairing yet again in 1437. In that year, the town was prosperous from its sea-borne trade around England and with Europe – particularly through the Hanseatic League. So the Mayor had a mind to impress visitors arriving by road with a grand entrance gate.
By Paul Walters
It has been a few months since we embarked on the incredible journey that is the William Morris Craft Fellowship and it has not disappointed!
In February this year, a group of Irish Scholars, Fellows and Guardians banded together to found an Irish branch of the SPAB.
