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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. 

The coronation route will be brimming with crowds. But what fascinating architectural details might you spot if you look away from the throng?

It’s St George’s Day, so it feels only right to share the George Inn – London’s only surviving galleried coaching inn.  

Judith Field, Fundraising Lead at Truro Cathedral, explores one of the SPAB's earliest campaigns, opposing the demolition of the sixteenth-century St Mary’s Church to make way for a grand new cathedral.

It's World Water Day. With so many drinking fountains falling into disrepair, some authorities have reinstated them for the good of the community. 

Local volunteer Bob Platts explores this ‘at risk’ Victorian church and its complex history.  

Chastleton House is full of history and intrigue, writes Julie Charlesworth, our SPAB garden volunteer who has also been volunteering at this National Trust property since 2010.

SPAB Scotland looks back on some of the wonderful mills featured in last year’s event.