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Our archive documents the work of the Society since its foundation in 1877 and is an invaluable source of information and inspiration.

Our archive contains a file on building known as Willy Lott’s House in Flatford, Suffolk. which was was made famous by its depiction in John Constable’s paintings, most notably ‘The Hay Wain’.

Many people don’t know that before Hardy became famous for his novels and poems, he had an earlier career as an architect. He was also a committed SPAB member and volunteer.

Our communications manager, Ali McClary, writes from the suburb where dinosaurs roam...

Now a suburb of Plymouth, the area's changing fortunes are reflected in the dignified civic buildings. Rachel Broomfield, our casework officer, writes from Devon.

The oldest tree in the park at Versailles provides solace for Louise Simson, our property list editor, who writes from France.

To mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, we take a look into our archive to reflect on the SPAB’s work during the war years and its response to the effects of the conflict.

Say the name Walthamstow and it immediately conjures up a variety of associations. Our education and training manager, Maggie Goodall, writes from north east London.

2020-21 SPAB Scholar Lucy Newport writes: Finding myself in the city of Manchester, I’m using my daily walks around the Castlefield area to learn about its rich history....

We share some of our local heritage during lockdown. Alex Bannister, our director's assistant, writes from London