Scotland's Churches: Recording of Objects
Scotland’s Churches: Recording of Objects
Watch this recording of our online talk about what happens to the objects inside a sold-off church.
£5
Event details
Watch on demand until Friday 31 May 2024
What happens to the objects inside a sold-off church? Everything from hymn books to organs needs to be described and noted before these items are dispersed and lost forever.
Dr DJ Johnson-Smith of Scotland’s Churches Trust will guides watchers through the recording process for objects in churches. It's a big task – perhaps you'll be inspired to help!
You’ll hear about the speedy recording methodology the Trust has developed with its volunteers, what will happen to these records once they are created, and the scale of the challenge ahead.
Who is it for?
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This recorded talk is aimed at professionals who want to stay informed during this period of tremendous change for Scotland’s churches.
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It may be particularly relevant to community groups, architects and other building professionals seeking to gain an introductory background.
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It is also perfect for community groups seeking to understand the recording process, and learn how they can help ensure local history is not lost.
You will learn
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About the charitable work of Scotland's Churches Trust.
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How the recording system was developed and tested and where it has been trialed.
Speaker
Dr DJ Johnston-Smith is Director of Scotland’s Churches Trust, a national charity that seeks to preserve, protect and promote Scotland’s rich ecclesiastical built heritage. Formed in 2012 by the amalgamation of the Scottish Churches Architectural Heritage Trust and the Scotland’s Churches Scheme, Scotland’s Churches Trust has been providing financial assistance and conservation advice to the owners of Scottish religious buildings for almost half a century.
How does it work?
You will receive a booking confirmation email with a link and passcode to watch the recorded talk. Please check your junk mail if you don’t receive one.
Want to find out more? There are more talks in our Scotland's Churches collection, all available to watch on demand:
Scotland's Churches: History of Closure
Scotland's Churches: Vision for the Future
Scotland's Churches: Rescuing the Unloved
IT requirements
You will need a laptop, phone or device with internet connection.
Accessibility
Anything we can do to make this talk more accessible for you? Please email scotland@spab.org.uk.
About SPAB Scotland
Members of the SPAB living and working in Scotland decided to form their own semi-autonomous group in 1995. Scotland has its own building traditions, architectural language and property laws, all of which are best dealt with locally. All members of the SPAB residing in Scotland are automatically members of SPAB Scotland.
Image: Old High Church, Inverness © Douglas Nelson
