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Our archive contains a file on building known as Willy Lott’s House in Flatford, Suffolk. which was was made famous by its depiction in John Constable’s paintings, most notably ‘The Hay Wain’.

Many people don’t know that before Hardy became famous for his novels and poems, he had an earlier career as an architect. He was also a committed SPAB member and volunteer.

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.

To celebrate World Photography Day on 19 August, this summer we’re launching a SPAB photography competition.

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, we take a look into our archive to reflect on the SPAB’s work during the war years and its response to the effects of the conflict.

The SPAB has embarked on a second building repair project to revive the only surviving windmill in Leicestershire that retains its historic machinery.

Say the name Walthamstow and it immediately conjures up a variety of associations. Our education and training manager, Maggie Goodall, writes from north east London.

9-10 May is National Mills Weekend. This year it will be an online celebration of traditional wind and watermills.