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https://www.spab.org.uk/whats-on/courses/repair-old-buildings-course-5SPAB member, Amanda Billingsley writes about the idiosyncrasies of her repair project at Wisson Hill, Warwickshire

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.

Sarika Jhawar, a 2024 SPAB Scholar, describes meeting Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan's first female architect and the country's first registered architect.

Carole Leith, Chair of our Mills Section attended a fascinating online lecture in December 2024.

Father of Arts & Crafts architecture and SPAB co-founder Philip Webb was born on 12 January 1831.

James Bull, heritage carpenter and 2024 Fellow, shares a snapshot of what he’s been up to.

This medieval cottage is said to have inspired the old English nursery rhyme, ‘There was a Crooked Man’. Alex Khalil-Martin shares its story.

2024 SPAB Scholar, Jen Langfield describes her Ornkey explorations and considers her experince and possible future direction.

Sarika Jhawar, architectural designer and 2024 Scholar, explores the issues facing thatching in Ireland and what has surprised her most about her experience on this journey so far. 
 

Jim Brearley-Ratcliffe, carpenter and 2024 Fellow, shares a snapshot of his journey so far.