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Before the mass production of cameras, artists provide the only contemporary record of what are now lost or overly-restored historic buildings.

Every year, the SPAB Scholarship gives young architects, surveyors and engineers an opportunity to specialise in conservation work.

To the lovers of ancient buildings it is the ‘feel’ of a building that makes them ‘great’. For SPAB member Allan Ockenden nowhere fits this bill better than the tiny medieval chapel at Yatton, tucked away in a corner of the Herefordshire countryside.

Three architecture graduates have won the SPAB's the Philip Webb Award, for their separate schemes proving that with imagination and sensitivity you don’t need to demolish historic buildings.

The future now looks bright for a Nottinghamshire cottage saved by the SPAB this October.

 Medieval farmhouse on the edge of Exmoor, the site of a SPAB Guerilla Working Party to secure the building for the winter, has been officially recognised as ‘at risk’ by Historic England this week.

Is there a faith building repair project in your community that you're proud of? It might be eligible for the SPAB’s John Betjeman Award. Award closes 26 February 2019.

A nine-month, hands-on learning experience aimed at craftspeople, architects, surveyors and engineers.

Showcasing the best in practical conservation, the two days (7-8 September) attracted building professionals, homeowners, enthusiasts and those interested in developing a career in the heritage sector.

Broadcaster and heritage champion Loyd Grossman is to be the keynote speaker at the SPAB's first exhibition, The Old House Show, presented in partnership with Period Living.