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- The Old House Project (OHP) hosted two very different visiting groups in October 2024.
- The Old House Project is now nearing completion. The project’s outcome will be evaluated fully when concluded, but Historic England (HE) is already calling it ‘hugely successful’.
- Our allies at the Institute of Conservation (Icon) are celebrating their 20th anniversary and have released a fantastic bumper edition of their magazine, Iconnect.
- I joined the Mills Section in 1976 after visiting mills in John Vince’s booklet ‘Discovering Windmills’. Speaking with millers and mill owners I realised at once that all mills need constant repair.
- I have decided to leave a legacy to the SPAB Mills Section as a way of ensuring that the mill I am presently a custodian of, Fosters Mill at Swaffham Prior, and other mills can receive financial support to ensure their long-term future once I am g
- The Royal Clarence Hotel (RCH) is a Grade II Listed complex of buildings which suffered catastrophic damage resulting from a fire on the 29 October 2016.
- The Romping Donkey, Cheshire is one of a number of buildings at risk with which we have been involved over a period of several years.
- Historic England (HE) has updated and expanded its guidance on conservation issues for those considering a change of thatching material. Straw is the most appropriate material for re-thatching roofs on old buildings in many parts of the UK.
- We invited interior designer and SPAB member Gemma Wright to share her thoughts on continuing the narrative of St Andrew's chapel through research-led interior design.
- A key feature of the sustainable approach taken by SPAB at St Andrew’s is the rammed earth acoustic wall in the garden, designed by Mal Fryer Architects to provide a sheltered link between house and
- St Andrew’s Chapel has had a colourful and fascinating history. As its name suggests, it once housed a relic of St Andrew. It’s since been owned by Tudor poet Thomas Wyatt and most recently was a post office serving the local community.
- SPAB Members can now book our free Technical Advice line in advance. Priority access to our expert advisors.
- The archive of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) – founded in 1877 by designer William Morris and architect Philip Webb – is one of the oldest collections of material in the UK dedicated to buildings conservation.
- Archaeologist and heritage carpenter Viv Walker unpacks some of the insights she's gained during the SPAB Fellowship. Interested in the 2026 SPAB Fellowship? Learn about applying.
- Welcome to Your Regional Groups Committee Resources Hub Regional Groups are at the heart of SPAB’s work, and we couldn’t do what we do without the help and support of our most active members.
- SPAB Senior Casework Manager, Rachel Broomfield follows the story October 2025
- The Building Conservation masterclasses provide training in technical and practical skills in the repair and maintenance of historic structures.
- Students from The London Metropolitan University's Interior Architecture and Design BA course visited SPAB HQ in Spital Square recently.
- Douglas Kent, Technical and Research Director, shares his practical advice on maintenance and care of windows
- Together with Cadw we have created this series of Welsh-language maintenance videos.
- Ty-Mawr has been running specialist courses in the traditional and ecological building since 1996 on the site of their head office on the shore of Llangorse Lake near Brecon. They run courses on traditional building skills and the use of lime.
- An original historic floor contributes enormously to the character and the spirit of a place. Whether it’s humble cobbles or stately marble hall, the floor tells the story of the building.