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- Historically, many building interiors were plastered with non-hydraulic lime, sand and hair (sometimes gauged with gypsum) or, alternatively, clay, a lime binder and reinforcement such as straw, concealed under a lime skim.
- SPAB has proudly run the Fellowship since 1987. The alumni can be found working on world-class heritage projects and in senior roles at a number of organisations.
- Historically, many building interiors were plastered with non-hydraulic lime, sand and hair (sometimes gauged with gypsum) or, alternatively, clay, a lime binder and reinforcement such as straw, concealed under a lime skim.
- Heritage Crafts Emerging Building Craftsperson Award SPAB is delighted to announce its collaboration with Heritage Crafts and sponsorship of the Emerging Building Craftsperson of the Year Award 2026.
- The programme was very successful. We had a good turn-out, with the talks either well-attended or oversubscribed. The array of crafts and displays made the event feel special and must have made a good impression on attendees.
- Excellent preparation and communication. All aspects considered and organised in detail - essential for this type of course. All tutors really knowledgeable and able to communicate with the young students.
- The SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) won a landmark court case this month involving a harmful proposal to Grade I listed Holy Trinity, Poynings, Sussex.
- We were glad to join a round‑table with the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government to discuss the latest
- Inappropriate replacement windows blight old buildings. They are the home ‘improvement’ likely to cause most harm to a property’s value. However, it is a common misconception that old timber windows are incapable of being upgraded.