Building Conservation
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BCD is the UK's definitive free guide to resources for the conservation and repair of the historic built environment. Created by Cathedral Communications. Find Historic Churches and the BCD here: www.buildingconservation.com
Kevin McCloud delivered a lecture for SAVE’s 50th anniversary celebrations. This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.' It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪
Building Professionals - your help is needed. The Institute of Conservation is conducting a survey to gather data on lead exposure, to inform a response to the HSE’s proposed legislation. Please consider participating in the survey by following the link below. www.icon.org.uk/resources/po...
HSE Lead Level Regulations
Practitioner survey
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We kick off our 2026 events with a free online talk by HB&P Ecclesiastical Caseworker Matthew Saunders. He'll share recent cases and provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of conserving these beloved buildings. 📅 20 January 2026 ⏰ 6pm Book: hbap.org.uk/churches-and...
SAVE celebrates the listing of 'One of the most memorable and theatrical spaces on the Underground.’ Iconic 20th-century Southwark Station gives off Star Trek vibes and is totally deserving of its new Grade II recognition. Well done to @savetoreuse.bsky.social for a successful campaign. 🚂
'Stonehenge of the carbon age' is how Sir Antony Gormley described the cooling towers at Britain’s last coal-fired power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Nottinghamshire. Whether you like or loathe these enigmatic markers of the landscape, listing has been rejected and they will be demolished by 2030.
An interesting and practical way to highlight our churches in need, and the repairs and maintenance that they need to keep them standing. It also highlights the invaluable work of the Friends of Friendless Churches. ⛪
Friends of Friendless Churches@friendlesschurches.bsky.social · 12mo agoIn September, we hosted our first-ever working party at St Michael’s, Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, showcasing the skills that are needed to repair a historic church.
Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot... The day Guy Fawkes tried to blow up The House Of Lords. Even though it's a different structure now, having been rebuilt after a fire in 1834, it's still a good excuse to highlight this impressive historic building! 🏦
We’re delighted to announce the final addition to our panel for Heritage Debate 2025 — Anna Eavis, CEO of the Oxford Preservation Trust. 👉 Secure your spot now: bit.ly/HeritageDeba...
Coming soon... Historic Churches 2025 Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout, the 32nd edition will be of interest to all who are involved in the maintenance and conservation of places of worship and their memorials. Sign up for a FREE copy: www.buildingconservation.com/home/digital...
Happy birthday to this London landmark. 🎉
C20 Society@c20society.bsky.social · last yr.Happy 60th Birthday to the BT Tower! Built 1961-65 to the designs of Eric Bedford, Chief Architect at the Ministry of Public Works, the 582ft telecommunications tower is one of Britain's most distinctive post-war buildings and after being sold in 2024, is set to be converted to a destination hotel.
Iconic is certainly an acceptable term for this wonderful and rare building! ⛪
History and Heritage Yorkshire@handhyorkshire.bsky.social · last yr.Iconic is a word that is definitely overused but in the case of the Piece Hall in Halifax that is not the case. Built in 1775-9, it is a rare surviving example of a large-scale, purpose-built cloth hall. Historic England has praised its architectural and historical interest
There are quite a few pubs vying for the top spot of London's oldest public house. But, after digging into their history, it turns out only two can back it up with evidence. 🍺 Historic England's interesting blog reveals all here: heritagecalling.com/2025/09/25/w...
What Is the Oldest Pub in London?
Discover what the oldest historic pub in London is. The contenders include the Prospect of Whitby, the George Inn, and Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese.
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It's definitely all about tin tabernacles here at BCD right now. Historic Churches 2025 is coming out soon and there's a great article all about tabernacle interiors. Don't miss out - sign up for a FREE digital copy of Historic Churches here: www.buildingconservation.com/home/digital...
It seems to be this week's historical building theme - tin tabernacle churches. This time, the church is in Scotland and, if you have the funds and inclination, you can buy it as it's up for sale! ⛪ #churches #historicbuildings #scotland
Scotland's Churches Trust@scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · last yr.The Former Free Church in Skerray has gone on the market. It's a little "tin tabernacle" church, constructed by the local Free Church congregation in 1903 after they left their building in Strathy when it became a United Free Church. More on the sale here 👇 www.northern-times.co.uk/news/derelic...
SAVE's Building of the Month deserves a mention. Increasingly rare, this is a charming, unlisted late 19th-century tin church, nestled in woodland in Sherfield English, Hampshire, just waiting for a new job. Let's hope it finds one soon! ⛪ www.savebritainsheritage.org/news/buildin... #church
Our director JT visited Wells Cathedral with Cliveden Conservation and Nick Cox Architects. Pioneering mortar repairs carried out in the 80s and 90s were found to have faired really well, but much of the sculpture needs further repairs. #HeritageConservation #BuildingConservation #StoneMasonry
We're not biased (being a Wiltshire-based business) but Salisbury Cathedral is something special! ⛪ #buildings #salisbury #wiltshire #cathedrals
Association of English Cathedrals@englishcathedrals.co.uk · last yr.Built entirely in the Early English Gothic style in just 38 years, @salisburycathedral.bsky.social has the tallest spire in the UK, the best preserved Magna Carta, the world’s oldest working clock and the largest and earliest set of quire stalls in Britain. Plan your visit ⤵️ buff.ly/1x7dVQR
September is UK National Heritage Month! 🧵 Thousands of historic buildings and sites open their doors for free, with festivals powered by amazing volunteers. We’ve picked one event from each nation (no easy task!). 👉 Which event would you visit? #Heritage #UKHeritageMonth #Architecture
Calling all church door enthusiasts! Are you aware of an amazing church door, from the UK or Europe, with an interesting historical twist? Andrew Clark is researching a new book and needs your help! Contact him by email here: info@churchgrants.co.uk #churches #oldbuildings #doors
The heritage and conservation sector understands the eternal struggle for funding. @heritagealliance.bsky.social have updated their Heritage Funding Directory so opportunities are easier to find. Join their webinar on 18 Sept to learn more: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #HeritageFunding
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Heritage Funding Directory Launch. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Following strong interest in our initial launch event, we’re pleased to offer a second opportunity to explore the refreshed Heritage Funding Directory. Join us to… - Discover game-changing improvemen...
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Heritage Open Days start soon Each September thousands of volunteers across the UK invite you to experience local history, architecture and culture. All for free. Heritage Open Days return 12-21st September 2025. What will you discover? #HeritageOpenDays #HODs2025 #conservation #heritage
Running throughout September, Open Doors is a month-long celebration of Welsh heritage, and many of our churches in Wales will be participating in this year’s programme. 📷 St Mary's, Tal-y-Llyn, Anglesey
Gasholders! Industrial landmarks or eyesores in need of demolition? Love them or hate them, they are very much part of our landscape. Sometimes they even give us a sci-fi moment, as these Hilsea horton spheres did in 1967, when testing their emergency cooling system. ©IGEM #gasholders #heritage
Did you know our website hosts a mass of useful articles associated with building conservation? From damp to decoration, plasterwork to planning, concrete to church organs. Find us here: www.buildingconservation.com/articles/art... Image: Edoardo Botez, Unsplash #buildings #conservation
This year's Building Conservation Directory is chock full of useful information for anyone working in the heritage and building conservation sector. Included are informative articles from professionals. It's free and you can read the 2025 digital copy at: www.buildingconservation.com/books/bcd2025
The Building Conservation Directory 2025
A guide to specialist suppliers, consultants and craftspeople in traditional building conservation, refurbishment and design
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🎈Happy 50th birthday to our friends and fellow heritage campaigners, @savetoreuse.bsky.social! Their Buildings at Risk register contains many outstanding 20th century buildings in peril, including the Grade II* listed Dreamland Cinema in Margate. ➡️ www.savebritainsheritage.org/buildings-at...
On this day, 11 June 1796 Death of the English brewer and MP Samuel Whitbread Whitbread’s brewery in Chiswell Street on the eastern edge of Georgian London became the city’s largest. The brewery was among the first to use a steam engine.
Coming soon, The Building Conservation Directory 2025. Bringing together the latest expert advice and information on craft skills, conservation products and specialist services. Sign up for a free digital flipping book or order your hard copy here. www.buildingconservation.com/home/digital...
