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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.
- The Icon Conference 2022: Reaching out for Recognition will be coming directly to your home or workplace on 24 and 25 May, connecting you with people based all around the world via Zoom! Taking place over two afternoons, this virtual event wi
- 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
- Welsh Mills Society The Welsh Mills Society was launched in October 1984. The aims of the Society are ..to study, record, interpret and publicise the wind and watermills of Wales ..to encourage general interest
- Extending an Old House - How to Do it the Right Way
- For those managing change in historic places, the HTVF is a national forum for debate and professional development.
- 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.
- Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery and The Norwich Society have drawn together an expert panel of those working with a broad range of heritage sites.
- 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
- Terrain Talks is a Dartmoor-based forum for the discussion, reflection and celebration of regional and rural architecture + landscape.
- 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.