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Lewis Hobbs, Architectural Assistant and 2023 SPAB Scholar, explores how a changing world has altered thatching in the UK, and what can be done to secure the future of this traditional craft.

On the 110^th 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.

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.   

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.

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

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.  

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

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

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

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.