We're thrilled to welcome Mark Hosea as our new Chief Executive.
Mark joins us from the Old Royal Naval College, with past roles at Canterbury Cathedral and York Minster.
You can read our full press release here:
londonhistoricbuildings.org.uk/2025/05/12/l...
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Action shot! Our new trustee, Boryana Ivanova, atop scaffolding at St Stephen Walbrook. Boryana particularly loves the City of London's churches - "Each one tells a unique story of resilience & adaptation. I love how they offer pockets of calm amidst the bustle of the city."
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New trustee Eleanor van Heyningen's favourite historic space in London is West Norwood Cemetery. "One of the 'Magnificent Seven' Victorian cemeteries, I love that it not only tells the stories of so many lives, it's also a haven for biodiversity, nature & wildlife."
Anyone else want to share theirs?
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This Turkish Victorian Bathhouse in Bishopsgate opened in 1895 and was modelled on the 19th century shrine at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Open from 7am-9pm, it catered for men & closed in 1954.
Today it is an events space retaining many original interior features. #londonheritage
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Did you know that Selfridges' 1935 Christmas display is considered to be the first of its kind in London with the themed windows and lights spanning the entire length of the store!
Selfridges had been known for its impressive festive displays since its opening in 1909 by American Harry Selfridge.
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We're currently recruiting a Director with strong leadership and business development skills and heritage sector experience to join our small staff team.
Further info about the role & applying can be found here:
londonhistoricbuildings.org.uk/index.php/20...
Please share with relevant networks!
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Weβve had lots of responses to our consultation, but we want more so weβve extended the deadline for responding until 15 December 2024. Weβd love to get your responses to our Ideas for Reuse β»οΈππ
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If you live or work in Enfield &/or have a connection to this site please take part in our Phase 2 Consultation & let us know what you think about our Ideas for Reuse for this building β€οΈβπ©Ήπβ»οΈ Survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/kwEhhwcQ7S
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Hi BlueSky π We're London Historic Buildings Trust and we're excited to be here!
We bring new life to Londonβs historic buildings through heritage-led regeneration, in turn helping local communities thrive.
The Paddington Old Cemetery Chapels (opened 1855) is one of our current projects π
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Home of the Built Environment since 1931. We house product galleries, exhibitions, events, venue hire, co-working spaces and a cafe. All exhibitions are free and we are a welcoming public space.
Join us Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm.
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Hackney Society, Hackney Archives, Sutton House & many more host Hackney History Festival each May. Get in touch to help shape future events!
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