Lectures

The SPAB offers occasional lectures, usually held online. Discounts are available for SPAB members.

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The Creeping Plague of Ghastly Facadism - lecture from the Gentle Author
Join the SPAB and the Gentle Author for this evening lecture celebrating the publication of the Gentle Author's latest book.
Date:
30/01/2020 - 30/01/2020
Introductory CPD, General interest, St. Botolph Without Bishopsgate
Price:

£10 members / £11 non-members

Price includes a glass of wine / soft drink and nibbles

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Save Egyptian Halls
SPAB joins efforts with organisations across Scotland to help save Glasgow's Egyptian Halls. The day, coordinated by The Alexander Thomson Society, will host a variety of events from experts in their fields, including our very own SPAB Scotland Chair, Jamie McNamara.
Date:
21/02/2020 - 21/02/2020
General interest The Lighthouse
Price:

£10.00 including refreshments

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Spring Lecture #1: The Hill House
The Hill House, Helensburgh
The modernist masterpiece 'in a box'
A lecture presented by Bryan Dickson (National Trust for Scotland)
Date:
05/03/2020 - 05/03/2020
General interest, ,
REF:
SL1/20
St Botolph's Church Hall
Price:

SPAB Member £11 pp

Non-member £12 pp

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Spring Lecture #2: Protecting Cultural Sites in Conflict Zones
Protecting Cultural Sites in Conflict Zones
The new 'Monuments Men' - the British Army Cultural Property Protection Unit
A lecture presented by O/Cdt Tim Fagg (member of the CPPU)
Date:
12/03/2020 - 12/03/2020
General interest, ,
REF:
SL2/20
St Botolph's Church Hall
Price:

SPAB Member £11 pp

Non-member £12 pp

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The Grand European Tour of Glasgow, it's Architecture and Features - Online Lecture
A photographic tour of some of Glasgow’s most celebrated, forgotten and unexpected buildings.
Date:
01/05/2020 - 01/05/2020
General interest
Price:

£5.00 Members

£6.00 Non-Members

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The Hill House: Lecture and Visit POSTPONED
The Modernist Masterpiece 'In a Box'
A lecture and site visit presented by Bryan Dickson (National Trust for Scotland)
Date:
09/05/2020 - 09/05/2020
General interest, Hill House
Price:

SPAB Members: £11.00

Non-Members: £12.00

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Magical House Protection: The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft, Online lecture
Join Brian Hoggard, author of 'Magical House Protection – The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft' as he discusses the archaeology of magical building protection.
Date:
15/05/2020 - 15/05/2020
Introductory CPD, General interest
Price:

£5.00 Members

£6.00 Non-members

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Managing Maintenance - The Traditional Buildings Health Check Scheme, Online Lecture
Find out more about the Traditional Buildings Health Check Scheme, currently being run in Stirling, and the benefits of the project for the Historic Built Environment.
Date:
22/05/2020 - 22/05/2020
General interest
Price:

£5.00 members

£6.00 non-members

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Rosslyn Chapel - Conserving a Treasure In Stone, Online Lecture
Nic Boyes will lead us through the 4 year conservation project of Rosslyn Chapel which he led and share what he learnt on the way.
Date:
29/05/2020 - 29/05/2020
General interest
Price:

£5.00 Members, £6.00 Non-Members.

Replay available to view until 06/06/20.

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Beside the Sea: Exploring Seaside Vernaculars, Online Lecture
Step into summer with architectural historian and seaside specialist Dr Kathryn Ferry on this virtual trip to the coast to explore some of the smaller structures that give the seaside its distinctive sense of place.
Date:
05/06/2020 - 05/06/2020
Introductory CPD, General interest
REF:
SL/20
Price:

£5 pp SPAB members

£6 pp Non-members