News - conservation

A former chapel, a 20^th century post office, a Victorian home, the site of a ginger-beer making business and the home of a relic.

2020-21 SPAB Scholar Libby Watts takes us on a sketching tour of her historic village.

A church with a view is a local treasure to SPAB volunteer Hazel Morris

SPAB volunteer Keri Dearmer explores the wealth of history in her district in East London

SPAB Scholar Amy Redman explores the industrial heritage of 'Porty'.

Street and place names prompt SPAB Scholar Bethan Watson to consider the lost country houses in her neighbourhood.

The original design of the square allowed for generous provision of green space to deal with 'spiritual matters’ of the day, all of which continues to be appreciated by residents today. SPAB Scholar Lilian Tuohy Main writes from North London.

Our communications manager, Ali McClary, writes from the suburb where dinosaurs roam...

Now a suburb of Plymouth, the area's changing fortunes are reflected in the dignified civic buildings. Rachel Broomfield, our casework officer, writes from Devon.

The oldest tree in the park at Versailles provides solace for Louise Simson, our property list editor, who writes from France.