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We're pleased to start 2025 with the launch of our strategy for the next five years.

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

Our Scholarship and Fellowship schemes are designed to broaden the skills and experience of conservation professionals working with old buildings,

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.

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

Understanding the various types of flooding is critical in establishing the implications for your building.  

Maintenance Week (11 - 17 November, 2024) is our annual reminder to get your building ready for winter with simple maintenance checks and repairs. 

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.