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BCD is the UK's definitive free guide to resources for the conservation and repair of the historic built environment. Created by Cathedral Communications. Find Historic Churches and the BCD here: www.buildingconservation.com
This year's Building Conservation Directory is chock full of useful information for anyone working in the heritage and building conservation sector. Included are informative articles from professionals.
It's free and you can read the 2025 digital copy at: www.buildingconservation.com/books/bcd2025
Image ยฉ Philip Butler (@artdecomagpie)
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๐Happy 50th birthday to our friends and fellow heritage campaigners, @savetoreuse.bsky.social!
Their Buildings at Risk register contains many outstanding 20th century buildings in peril, including the Grade II* listed Dreamland Cinema in Margate.
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On this day, 11 June 1796
Death of the English brewer and MP Samuel Whitbread
Whitbreadโs brewery in Chiswell Street on the eastern edge of Georgian London became the cityโs largest. The brewery was among the first to use a steam engine.
Coming soon, The Building Conservation Directory 2025.
Bringing together the latest expert advice and information on craft skills, conservation products and specialist services.
Sign up for a free digital flipping book or order your hard copy here.
www.buildingconservation.com/home/digital...
Richard Woods, Holiday Home - commissioned by the Creative Foundation for Folkestone Triennial 2017. Image ยฉ Matt Rowe
The Leas, Folkestone โ Chamberlin Powell and Bon (1969-75). Image: C20 Society
EVENT: Join C20 for a day tour of Folkestone in Kent. We'll see works by Chamberlin Powell & Bon, McMorran & Whitby, Michael Craig Martin, Richard Woods, and visit the world's first multistorey indoor skatepark!
๐๏ธ Sat 28 Jun, 11am-4:30pm
๐ Folkestone, Kent
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Pier of the Year 2025! Congratulations to LLandudno.
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HEF member Icon - The Institute of Conservation is looking for two new Co-opted Trustees to join their board. More info:
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โญ Discover The Heritage Alliance: Heritage Day โญ
Are you curious about what The Heritage Alliance can offer your organisation? Join us for a session tailored for non-members to learn about the benefits of joining.
Registration link ๐ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Coming out in print & digitally soon...
Building Conservation Directory 2025
The latest expert advice and up-to-date information on craft skills, conservation products and specialist services. Course listings, sources of advice and more.
Sign up here: www.buildingconservation.com/home/digital...
The writer Thomas Hardy, who trained as a draughtsman, worked in Blomfieldโs London office as a young man.
#architecture #history #churches #heritage
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Modern photo of Christ Church Cathedral, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. A Gothic Revival Church, this photo was taken in the summer and show flowers and gardens outside the church and blue skies and clouds behind it.
A black and white photo of the architect Sir Arthur William Blomfield, probably in his 60s, sat at his desk with a pen in hand.
On this day series...
Birth of the English architect Sir Arthur William Blomfield in 1829.
A prolific Gothic Revival architect, Blomfield built and sensitively restored many churches in the UK and overseas, the latter including Christ Church Cathedral, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands (1890-92).
How can we manage heritage in a world of constant change?
Join Caitlin DeSilvey & Imogen Wood for an online CPD webinar on Adaptive Release in the Historic Environment.
๐ Register now: events2600.live-website.com?tribe_events...
#IHBCShrewsbury2025 #Heritage #Conservation #ClimateAdaptation
Just one day until #HeritageDay2025 takes place at the Tower of London! ๐จ
This year's theme, 'Heritage Creates', will explore how heritage fosters creativity across policy, communities, enterprise, and more. We'll be covering the event live on our X account tomorrow here ๐ buff.ly/DuUfkTi
For anyone interested in the conservation of historic buildings, our website provides a wealth of information. Find articles on all types of different subjects relating to the industry. โช
Fancy having a read? Find our articles here:
www.buildingconservation.com/articles/art...
#buildings
Majestic structures, in their own rusty sort of way!
25.02.2025 15:49 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0We collaborated with Historic England and the Carbon Literacy Project to create the Carbon Literacy Shareable Course for Heritage Organisations, aimed at enhancing sustainability efforts in the #heritage sector.
Join the free webinar to learn more: www.tickettailor.com/events/theca...
Looks pretty cosy to us!
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The exterior of Chatham Unitarian Church in Kent. Courtesy of Intra Community Trust.
The exterior of the Marble Warehouse in Portsoy. Credit - North East Scotland Preservation Trust.
The exterior of the Marble Workshop in Portsoy. Credit - North East Scotland Preservation Trust.
๐จ Funding news!
Made possible by our partnership with @heritagefunduk.bsky.social, we have awarded new grants to support projects by two of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts, Intra Community Trust and North East Scotland Preservation Trust.
Find out more:
๐ bit.ly/4gVaVW1
Did you miss the 2024 edition of Historic Churches? It's packed with informative articles for anyone involved with ecclesiastical buildings.
Read about the importance of the land around churches to nature and for biodiversity. ๐๐ท
www.buildingconservation.com/books/churches2024/22/index.html
Join us for an exclusive tour of #Manchesterโs historic Victoria Baths, a 1906 โwater palaceโ renowned for its stained glass, decorative tiles, and mosaics. Then, explore the Whitworth Street/Princess Street Conservation Area.
๐ More info: buff.ly/430YC7j
๐ท: Peter Farmer
It's great to see community groups stepping in to help preserve local heritage buildings. Here's a fantastic example:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#heritage #buildingconservation #cumbria
I admit we were captivated by it!
13.02.2025 15:34 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Heads up all small heritage organisations: help is needed!
#heritage #buildingconservation
It was and still is, like something out of a storybook. A king beneath a carpark!
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Free lunchtime webinar on Natural Materials in Retrofit: Building Standards, Regulations and Compliance for traditional buildings.
Register Now: Natural Materials in Retrofit | Free Webinar
7 April 2025, 1pm-3pm
Exploring standards, regulations & compliance for traditional buildings with Prof. John Edwards, Anthony Gwynne & Ruth Marie Mackrodt
#Retrofit #Heritage #SustainableBuilding #Conservation #BuildingRegulations
Picturesque, thatched 17th century pub, the Drewe Arms in Dartmoor. Image shown in the summer with hanging baskets. Image credit: Useyourlocal
Great news! This year, a new Heritage category has been added to CAMRA's national Pub Saving Award, recognising those who have come together to save historic pubs threatened with closure.
The winner is, drum roll, Grade II* listed Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton in Devon. Call in and have a pint! ๐บ
Building conservation people - here's an important date for your diary! ๐
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๐ Take the first step towards a #sustainable future for #heritage!
We are offering #Carbon Literacy Training, a 6-hour online course introducing carbon language, science, policy & actions for a #NetZero future.
๐ฉ Sign up now or learn more here: hbap.org.uk/resources/tr...
Churches do seem to be under more pressure now though, with building costs soaring, both maintenance and heating. It's not been an easy task for them for a long time.
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