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15/08/2023

On the 110th anniversary of the Ancient Monuments Consolidation and Amendments Act, we look at how the threat to Tattershall Castle helped to bring about some of the first real protections for ancient buildings.

28/06/2023

Following legal action by the SPAB, we’re delighted to announce that the High Court has now ruled that Broxtowe Council acted unlawfully in granting listed building consent without notifying us and listed building consent has been quashed.   

22/06/2023

Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day we caught up with one of last year’s Scholars, Serena Gildea, to hear about her career highlights since finishing the programme.

14/06/2023

2023 SPAB Fellow Kate Longworth tells us about discovering the joys of bricklaying and the importance of female role models. 

09/06/2023

This month (21-24 June), join us to repair historic mining buildings at Craig Gwadlus Country Park. / Hoffem eich gwahodd i ymuno gyda ni ar gyfer Gweithgor Sgiliau Adeiladu Treftadaeth ym Mharc Gwledig Coetir Craig Gwladus, Mehefin 21-24.  

31/05/2023

Laura Brain, Architectural Assistant and 2023 SPAB Scholar, explores a lively debate sparked by a visit to Walpole Old Chapel, Suffolk. 

12/05/2023

Daniel Cheetham, carpenter and SPAB Millwright Fellow 2023, reflects on how he became involved with this critically endangered craft. 

10/05/2023

As we approach National Mills Weekend, Bryony Robinson, Development Manager at John O’Groats Mill, kindly answered a few questions about this exciting project. 

10/05/2023

Mildred Cookson, Chair of the SPAB Mills Section, reflects on how millwrighting has changed over the years and how we might keep this critically endangered craft alive. 

05/05/2023

The coronation route will be brimming with crowds. But what fascinating architectural details might you spot if you look away from the throng?