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- Many historic buildings have well-established and appropriate uses. However, in some cases, a whole or partial change of use is required to ensure a structure’s future; its sustainability, repair and protection.
- In recognition of the increasing number of applications for alterations to listed places of worship that include the partial or complete replacement of an existing floor, the SPAB and the Church Buildings Council (CBC) have set out guidance about
- The SPAB is delighted to announce its 2018 SPAB Fellows: Ross Buckley, a metalworker from the Isle of Wight; Nazar Dmiuterko, a stonemason with Cliveden Conservation in Buckinghamshire; and Gary Holliday a stonemason at Durham Cathedral.
- The Manifesto of the SPAB was written by William Morris, Philip Webb and other founder members in 1877.
- The SPAB is pleased to announce its 2018 SPAB Scholars: Pamela Dziwulska, an architect from New Zealand, Matt Loosley, an architect from Manchester, and George Hodgson, an architect from London.
- Training, sharing knowledge and helping people to develop their practical skills have always been at the heart of the SPAB's work.
- The Law Commission has been asked by the Welsh Government to examine the operation of the Welsh planning system. The Law Commission has reviewed the existing development-control process in Wales and put forward a number of proposed reforms.
- SPAB Ireland is the newest branch of the SPAB, and is an active and friendly community that aims to protect and promote the wonderful national built heritage on the whole island of Ireland. SPAB Ireland has its own committee.
- The Guardians' Committee is responsible for upholding the ethos and traditions of the SPAB.
- The Society for the Protection for Ancient Buildings (SPAB) is launching its first ever grand exhibition, taking place at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich over two days this September.
- A familiar name, face and voice to anyone interested in architecture and design, broadcaster Kevin McCloud is also a thoughtful and informed advocate for building conservation.
- There is no parallel in the architectural conservation world to the annual SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) Lethaby Scholarship.
- Metalworker Ross Buckley, 33, stonemason Naz Dmiuterko, 25, and stonemason Gary Holliday, 32 are the latest recruits to a unique educational scheme designed to nurture and develop the hands-on skills needed to care for old buildings.
- National Mills Weekend: Windmills, Watermills and Wildlife 12 - 13 MAY 2018
- "Why SPAB? The Society is about buildings, but people made the buildings we care for, people love them, people look after them now and hope to pass them on to those who come after"- John Sell, legacy pledge
- To mark the 30th anniversary of its William Morris Craft Fellowship training programme in 2017 the SPAB instituted a new award, which will be given periodically (when merited).
- by George Hodgson We are one month into our countrywide conservation tour and already feel we have learnt an enormous amount from a diverse group of skilled people and old buildings alike.
- SPAB conferences aim to explore the latest thinking on a range of subjects. These reports are helpful resources for anyone unable to attend on the day.
- Broadcaster and heritage champion Loyd Grossman is to be the keynote speaker at our first ever grand exhibition, The Old House Show, presented in partnership with Period Living in September.
- Eight Spitalfields gardens, including the SPAB's courtyard, will be open to the public for the National Gardens Scheme (NGS).
- The BBO group organises seminars, talks and visits to buildings of interest, trying where possible to add value by arranging access to places not normally open to the public.
- Devonshire, being one of the largest counties, has a wealth of variety in its countryside, from deep wooded river valleys to rolling open moorland, wild coast, seaports and ancient towns.