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The SPAB Offices, including the Technical Helpline, will be closed Friday 20 December - Wednesday 1 January inclusive.
Our SPAB Mills Day Event: Mills At Risk on 30 November 2024 unambiguously brought attention to the plight of mills of all types in the UK.
James Bull, heritage carpenter and 2024 Fellow, shares a snapshot of what he’s been up to.
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Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.
A one-day course for plasterers, plastering tutors, building contractors and craftspeople seeking to learn about working with traditional lime plaster.
The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.
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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
Become a Mills Section member
The SPAB’s Mills Section is the only Society concerned solely with protecting and promoting traditional windmills and watermills in the UK. The Section provides advice and training to mill owners and heritage professionals, and campaigns for the protection of milling heritage. Join the Section now to support its work and receive a range of membership benefits.