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The national charity fighting to save our Victorian & Edwardian heritage. Join us! linktr.ee/victoriansociety Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization in England and Wales

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Our third lecture in our spring series is on Edwin Lutyens by Clive Aslet.

Tickets are available to watch online or as a recording - Wed 11 February, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Book here: bit.ly/3ZkeKhr

#Lutyens #Artsandcraftsmovement #architect #Britisharchitecture

08.02.2026 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OBJECT: Our easy Guide to writing your own objection is here: bit.ly/4jLWsim

PLEASE DONATE: We need your help to pay legal and expert's fees to fight this. The link to Justgiving is here - thank you: bit.ly/4dSfiks

08.02.2026 11:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello Paul, drop us a line please: media@victoriansociety.org.uk

07.02.2026 15:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lucinda Rogers on Instagram: "Urgent! Old friend Liverpool Street Station is under threat from a Β£1 billion office block which they claim is the only way to fund improvements to the station. It is an ... 260 likes, 23 comments - lucindarogers1 on February 6, 2026: "Urgent! Old friend Liverpool Street Station is under threat from a Β£1 billion office block which they claim is the only way to fund improv...

Artist Lucinda Rogers made a great performance art piece at Liverpool Street Station this week.

Object to Network Rail and Acme’s plans by 9th February here:
www.victoriansociety.org.uk/national-new...

www.instagram.com/reel/DUa21H9...

07.02.2026 10:51 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Network Rail + ACME's plans are on the planning portal at the City of London. The way you can help to combat this is to object by 9th Feb.

OBJECT: Our easy Guide to writing your own objection is bit.ly/4jLWsim
DONATE: We need your help to pay legal and experts' fees to fight this.
bit.ly/4dSfiks

07.02.2026 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš‚ Network Rail and ACME's latest plans are to be decided next week.

πŸ’» OBJECT: Our easy Guide to writing your own objection is on the link on our bio and below in comments. It takes minutes to do this. ⏳ Thank you.

❀️ PLEASE LIKE & SHARE!

Photo: Bishopsgate Institute

#saveliverpoolstreetstation

06.02.2026 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to Asad Ahmad and BBC London News for having Connor McNeill, our Senior Conservation Adviser, on the 6.30pm programme. Connor was discussing Liverpool St Station and Network Rail's current planning application that is on the Planning Committee agenda on Tuesday 10th February.
bbc.in/4bEKDsj

05.02.2026 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Network Rail + ACME’s latest plans are on the planning portal at the City of London. The way to combat this is to object by 9th February on that planning portal. Our easy Guide to writing your own objection is on the link on our bio. Along with a link to our fundraiser. #SaveLiverpoolStreetStation

05.02.2026 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The plans by Network Rail and Acme would cause serious harm to the Bishopsgate Conservation Area. Our easy Guide to writing your own objection is here:
bit.ly/4jLWsim
We need your help to pay legal and experts’ fees to fight this. bit.ly/4dSfiks

Photo: Wirewiper CC

#saveliverpoolstreetstation

04.02.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This looks like a great talk from Dr Ferry. I am sure she will update on the recent restorations of these great public water fountains which have had a vital use in the Victorian era and today!

04.02.2026 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The tall tower if built at Liverpool Street Station will undermine views of an iconic Wren church in the City , and nearby St Botolph's church.

If you want to prevent this do object by 9th February.
Our Guide to writing your own objection bit.ly/4jLWsim

Donate: www.justgiving.com/campaign/sav...

03.02.2026 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Eight to 10 years of disruption for commuters, businesses and local residents if Network Rail's scheme gets planning permission. Read The Standard here: bit.ly/3ZFyQmg
If you want to prevent this commuting and traffic chaos object by 9th February - instructions on the link here:
bit.ly/4jLWsim πŸš‚

02.02.2026 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Please email in your objection as the City of London’s server has fallen over so you can’t object online…

Email here PLNComments@cityoflondon.gov.uk
OR try online again during office hours Mon-Fri.

Thanks

#SaveLiverpoolStreetStation #London #railways #commuting #Bishopsgate #Spitalfields

01.02.2026 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Object. Protect.

Here's a guide to making your objection: bit.ly/4jLWsim

Video and editing by Banafshe Afsharjam & Cav Aerial

#SaveLiverpoolStreetStation #London #heritage #railwaystation #cityoflondon #Bishopsgate #Spitalfields #architecturalhistory #heritagerailways #railways #commuting

31.01.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“© Our latest newsletter is out now! Read it here: bit.ly/4rn7VHG
β—Ύ Liverpool St Station update
β—Ύ Churches compelled to pay VAT on
β—Ύ Our Manchester Group at 60
β—Ύ Casework

Sign up to get our free newsletter: bit.ly/3jbU9ue

Image: Berwick-upon-Tweed Photo: Graham Robson cc by sa 2.0

31.01.2026 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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News from the Victorian Society | Concerns over misleading tactics and validity of the consultation in Liverpool Street Station scheme News about Concerns over misleading tactics and validity of the consultation in Liverpool Street Station scheme from the The Victorian Society - National News news.

We will happily explain if you ask some questions. Also do read this: www.victoriansociety.org.uk/national-new...

30.01.2026 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Decade of chaos' alert as Liverpool St station scheme set for approval City Corporation sets February date for planning decision as campaigners warn UK’s busiest train station will be construction site for seven years

If you want to stop this because the price is too high in terms of commuting misery, impact on the heritage buildings, and placing the local community in the shadow of another tall building, please object here: Here's our helpful Guide: bit.ly/4jLWsim #SaveLiverpoolStreetStation

29.01.2026 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

πŸš‚ Our simple, helpful guide to writing your own objection is here: bit.ly/4jLWsim

⏳ The City is accepting comments on the destructive Network Rail proposal right up until the committee meeting on 10th February - but the sooner you write the more likely your comment is to be read.

28.01.2026 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ—£οΈ The Liverpool Street Station Campaign (LISSCA) will be requesting to speak to the committee on 10th February.

πŸ“― The best way to support the campaign right now is to write an objection.

28.01.2026 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Anyone who has made a comment on the City of London Planning portal, in relation to Network Rail and Acme's plans for Liverpool Street Station, by email or in writing 14 days before the planning committee date, will have received a notification about speaking on Tuesday 10th February πŸš‚

28.01.2026 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our lecture series, including Gertrude Jekyll, will take place at NYU London on The Strand. We will live-stream with an audience, as well as continuing to make our talk series available as recordings.

SPECIAL OFFER: Buy 7 tickets for the price of 6.
bit.ly/4oFf30g

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Join us on 4th February, live in-person or online, for our next Lecture, 'Gertrude Jekyll: Artist Gardener Craftswoman.' This is part of our series 'Heroines and Heroes of the Arts and Crafts Movement', which runs from 28th January - 18th March 2026. Book here: bit.ly/4q7xhZg 🧡

28.01.2026 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Justin

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On the left the current Grade II listed, award-winning concourse. In the middle, the Great Eastern Hotel (Andaz London Liverpool St). #SaveLiverpoolStreetStation #LISSCA

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πŸ“’ The City of London Planning Sub-Committee will be considering Network Rail and Acme's plans for Liverpool Station on Tuesday 10th February.

πŸš‚ The way to make your voice heard is to write an objection. Here's our helpful Guide: bit.ly/4jLWsim 🧡

26.01.2026 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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