Building Conservation

Indeed. Some of the post-war buildings have a lot to be desired!

Kevin McCloud delivered a lecture for SAVE’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.'

It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪

HSE Lead Level Regulations Practitioner survey

Building Professionals - your help is needed.

The Institute of Conservation is conducting a survey to gather data on lead exposure, to inform a response to the HSE’s proposed legislation.

Please consider participating in the survey by following the link below.

www.icon.org.uk/resources/po...

We kick off our 2026 events with a free online talk by HB&P Ecclesiastical Caseworker Matthew Saunders. He'll share recent cases and provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of conserving these beloved buildings.

📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 6pm
Book: hbap.org.uk/churches-and...

SAVE celebrates the listing of 'One of the most memorable and theatrical spaces on the Underground.’

Iconic 20th-century Southwark Station gives off Star Trek vibes and is totally deserving of its new Grade II recognition.

Well done to @savetoreuse.bsky.social for a successful campaign. 🚂

Image credit: Steve Cole (Flickr @KingNik)

#ClimateChange #NetZero #IndustrialHeritage

'Stonehenge of the carbon age' is how Sir Antony Gormley described the cooling towers at Britain’s last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire.

Whether you like or loathe these enigmatic markers of the landscape, listing has been rejected and they will be demolished by 2030.

An interesting and practical way to highlight our churches in need, and the repairs and maintenance that they need to keep them standing.

It also highlights the invaluable work of the Friends of Friendless Churches. ⛪

The National Churches Survey: giving every church a voice This report shows both the scale of what is at stake and the hope that continues to shine through. Churches are not passive relics of the past; they are active, living places, powered by volunteers an...

The heritage sector needs urgent, creative solutions. What happens when sacred spaces need new purpose while preserving their soul?

Read the survey here:
www.nationalchurchestrust.org/survey

#heritage #conservation #churches #architecture

The image shows the outside of the former church of St Osmund (Grade II*) in Parkstone, Dorset, was designed by ES Prior and Arthur Grove and completed in 1916. Following structural problems it was sold in 2005 but it remains a place of worship, now as St Dunstan’s Antiochian Orthodox Church.

🧵A stark warning from the National Churches Trust: 1 in 20 churches say they'll probably or definitely not be used for worship in 5 years.

That's hundreds of historic buildings which are community anchors, architectural gems and living heritage, all facing an uncertain future.

#heritage #churches

Remember, remember the 5th of November,
gunpowder, treason and plot...

The day Guy Fawkes tried to blow up The House Of Lords.

Even though it's a different structure now, having been rebuilt after a fire in 1834, it's still a good excuse to highlight this impressive historic building! 🏦

We’re delighted to announce the final addition to our panel for Heritage Debate 2025 — Anna Eavis, CEO of the Oxford Preservation Trust.

👉 Secure your spot now: bit.ly/HeritageDeba...

One word from us - wow!

Image credit: The interior of All Saints Margaret Street Church in London, England. Wikipedia Commons User: Diliff

Coming soon...

Historic Churches 2025

Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, the 32nd edition will be of interest to all who are involved in the maintenance and conservation of places of worship and their memorials.

Sign up for a FREE copy: www.buildingconservation.com/home/digital...

Maybe you could use it as a sneaky little test for them!

Happy birthday to this London landmark. 🎉

Iconic is certainly an acceptable term for this wonderful and rare building! ⛪

What Is the Oldest Pub in London? Discover what the oldest historic pub in London is. The contenders include the Prospect of Whitby, the George Inn, and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese.

There are quite a few pubs vying for the top spot of London's oldest public house. But, after digging into their history, it turns out only two can back it up with evidence. 🍺
Historic England's interesting blog reveals all here:

heritagecalling.com/2025/09/25/w...

Image showing the interior of Bramdean east end tin tabernacle church with the original brown wood panelling and matching pews. Credit: Michael Hill-King

It's definitely all about tin tabernacles here at BCD right now. Historic Churches 2025 is coming out soon and there's a great article all about tabernacle interiors.

Don't miss out - sign up for a FREE digital copy of Historic Churches here:

www.buildingconservation.com/home/digital...

What a depressing scene.

Sounds like a perfect retreat from modern life!

It seems to be this week's historical building theme - tin tabernacle churches. This time, the church is in Scotland and, if you have the funds and inclination, you can buy it as it's up for sale! ⛪

#churches #historicbuildings #scotland

SAVE's Building of the Month deserves a mention.

Increasingly rare, this is a charming, unlisted late 19th-century tin church, nestled in woodland in Sherfield English, Hampshire, just waiting for a new job. Let's hope it finds one soon! ⛪

www.savebritainsheritage.org/news/buildin...

#church

Great news! We wish them all the best of luck! 👍

This seems to be an accepted solution to get rid of a pesky heritage building issue by unscrupulous developers. We need to see far more of the 'rebuild at your own cost' restorative justice to stop this happening even more.

Our director JT visited Wells Cathedral with Cliveden Conservation and Nick Cox Architects. Pioneering mortar repairs carried out in the 80s and 90s were found to have faired really well, but much of the sculpture needs further repairs.

#HeritageConservation #BuildingConservation #StoneMasonry

A fine example of a solid and sensible house!

Never good to have crumbly scones. A bad scone review could ruin a department store reputation!

We're not biased (being a Wiltshire-based business) but Salisbury Cathedral is something special! ⛪

#buildings #salisbury #wiltshire #cathedrals