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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.

Father of Arts & Crafts architecture and SPAB co-founder Philip Webb was born on this day in 1831. He was an architect, designer, conservationist and mentor.

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

"When the opportunity to demonstrate stained glass conservation at the Old House Show arose, I was delighted to take part. SPAB events have always been very positive experiences for me."

Architect Scholar, Pam Dziwulska, writes about her time exploring conservation in Italy.

SPAB Scholar, Matt Loosley writes about conserving the ruinous Clarendon Palace, Wiltshire.

Julie Charlesworth, SPAB garden volunteer, writes about one of her favourite garden tasks.

The SPAB Scholars explored Luton Hoo Estate, a traditional privately-owned country estate, with architect Chris Garrand.

Ken Hill, a retired journalist and King’s Lynn resident since 1975 writes about a ‘Lynn’ landmark.