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To mark SPAB's 150th anniversary next year, The Landmark Trust is offering SPAB members 10% off holidays in their properties across Britain and Italy throughout 2027.

After a great deal of thought, much discussion and the commissioning of a range of reports, SPAB’s Board has reached the difficult decision to sell Fladbury Mill in Worcestershire.

As a finalist in AJ’s 2026 Awards, conservation and historic category, SPAB’s Old House Project at St Andrew’s Chapel is recognised as an exemplar of sensitive upgrade.

We’re delighted that the Heritage Council has awarded SPAB Ireland 100% of its requested funding for a year-long pilot programme addressing critical gaps in traditional building conservation skills. 

Next year is a big one in our long history: our 150th anniversary.

Founded by William Morris, the SPAB established a philosophy of conservation grounded in repair, honesty, and respect for the accumulated fabric of historic buildings.

A century and a half later, these principles are widely embedded across the heritage sector. But what do they mean in practice today?

The UK Health and Safety Executive is reviewing regulations for Lead exposure and PPE. What does this mean for building conservation?

Rachel Broomfield describes the history of this large Wiltshire country house and the eclectic mix of uses awarded consent in March 2026.

We joined a round‑table with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government to discuss the latest NPPF revisions – changes that will shape every planning decision made in England.

SPAB is delighted to announce its collaboration with Heritage Crafts and sponsorship of this award in 2026

SPAB has secured £44,000 from Historic Environment Scotland for its three year Maintaining Scotland's Churches project.