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- Designer, maker and artist in wood, using traditional hand tools and storm fallen trees to create modern heirloom pieces
- We have launched our first Welsh-language maintenance videos series.
- Roger Mears, architect and former SPAB Guardian on his enduring involvement with SPAB.
- Roger Illsley explores the history of Scotland’s first successful steam-powered flax mill, sadly now at risk
- John Sell joined the SPAB in 1974. He was a Trustee for many years and served as the Chairman for a number of terms during the 1990s. In 2017 John explained why he was leaving a legacy to the SPAB.
- Although developing a career in historic building conservation can sometimes be challenging, it can lead to hugely satisfying and varied work. Many job roles rely on a particular skill set and often require specific training or qualifications.
- The casework team recently reviewed an application to undertake repairs, alterations and convert the eastern service range at the Grade II listed hall.
- 2022 Fellow Daahir Mohamed is a lime plasterer. From the road he shares some highlights and reflections on heritage.
- Cecily Greenhill was the SPAB's archivist for many years and left a generous legacy to the Society when she died in 2012. Cecily, known to all in the organisation as 'Green', valued the Society's work and ideas.
- SPAB Dorset Group: Historic Roof Coverings 1: Thatch, Shingle & Tile
- Extending an Old House - How to Do it the Right Way
- In recent years the SPAB has forged a constructive and collaborative working relationship with Boxley Abbey, an important historic site linked to our Old House Project building. This has
- An impressive castle destroyed in the Civil War which later became a tourist attraction. We were consulted in the 1920s about repairs to the semi-ruined structure.
- SPAB Dorset Group: Historic Roof Coverings 2: Slate, Lead, and Other Sheet Materials
- Carrying out regular maintenance is key to preserving important historic buildings for future generations.
- 2022 SPAB Scholar architectural assistant Jacob Long reports on an inspiring visit to Gala Fairydean Rovers in Galashiels
- SPAB Philip Webb Award open for schemes that revitalise neglected historic buildings
- This year’s summer Working Party was one of our biggest ever. 98 volunteers, specialists and staff gathered to help repair our Old House Project, and neighbouring Boxley Abbey.