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SPAB's Matthew Slocombe and project architect Mal Fryer guide you on a tour of the old house project describing how the SPAB approach has been applied to its repair
Stonemason and carver Marlène Lagnado undertook her Fellowship in 2024. She was generously supported by the Worshipful Company of Masons. Here are some highlights from the report she wrote for their committee.
Chloe Chambers, 2024 SPAB Scholar, shares the highlights of a recent site visit – and what it's really like to plaster with cow dung!
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Join us for a one-day introduction to this endangered craft, taught by leading expert Bill Sargent, in association with the National Trust.
Join this online course to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character.
Join us for the online version of our popular Repair of Old Buildings Course. Through a series of recorded lectures, virtual site visits and online Q&A sessions you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the repair, maintenance and conservation of old buildings.
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If you’re worried about a deteriorating building in your local area, want to contest a planning application, build your own local campaign or set up a building preservation trust then the The SPAB Campaign Toolkit can offer guidance.
Mills
The National Mills Weekend is an annual celebration promoted by the Mills Section of SPAB. Across the country, hundreds of mills – including some