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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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. ⛪

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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...

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HSE Lead Level Regulations

Practitioner survey

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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...

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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. 🚂

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

'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.

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

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. ⛪

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

🧵A stark warning from the National Churches Trust: 1 in 20 churches say they'll probably or definitely not be used for worship in 5 years. That's hundreds of historic buildings which are community anchors, architectural gems and living heritage, all facing an uncertain future. #heritage #churches

The image shows the outside of the former church of St Osmund (Grade II*) in Parkstone, Dorset, was designed by ES Prior and Arthur Grove and completed in 1916. Following structural problems it was sold in 2005 but it remains a place of worship, now as St Dunstan’s Antiochian Orthodox Church.

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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! 🏦

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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...

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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...

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Happy birthday to this London landmark. 🎉

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Iconic is certainly an acceptable term for this wonderful and rare building! ⛪

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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...

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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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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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...

Image showing the interior of Bramdean east end tin tabernacle church with the original brown wood panelling and matching pews.
Credit: Michael Hill-King

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We're not biased (being a Wiltshire-based business) but Salisbury Cathedral is something special! ⛪ #buildings #salisbury #wiltshire #cathedrals

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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

Two people walking up to Seaton Delaval Hall, a Grade I listed country house in Northumberland, England, near the coast just north of Newcastle upon Tyne. One is carrying her Heritage Open Day bag. Photo credit: Paul Harris.

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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

Image of Lichfield Cathedral door showing the intricate stone and wood carving, both figures and stonework.

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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

Full view of Braemar Castle in Scotland with a bright blue sky behind it. This is advertising their Heritage Open Day 2025.

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Friends of Friendless Churches @friendlesschurches.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

Organ of St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest. Credit: Edoardo Botez, Unsplash

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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

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The Building Conservation Directory 2025

A guide to specialist suppliers, consultants and craftspeople in traditional building conservation, refurbishment and design

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C20 Society @c20society.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🎈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...

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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.

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

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...

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C20 Society @c20society.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

EVENT: Join C20 for a day tour of Folkestone in Kent. We'll see works by Chamberlin Powell & Bon, McMorran & Whitby, Michael Craig Martin, Richard Woods, and visit the world's first multistorey indoor skatepark! 🗓️ Sat 28 Jun, 11am-4:30pm 📍 Folkestone, Kent 🎟️ secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...

Richard Woods, Holiday Home - commissioned by the Creative Foundation for Folkestone Triennial 2017. Image © Matt Rowe

The Leas, Folkestone – Chamberlin Powell and Bon (1969-75). Image: C20 Society

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Pier of the Year 2025! Congratulations to LLandudno.

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

⭐ Discover The Heritage Alliance: Heritage Day ⭐ Are you curious about what The Heritage Alliance can offer your organisation? Join us for a session tailored for non-members to learn about the benefits of joining. Registration link 👉 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Coming out in print & digitally soon... Building Conservation Directory 2025 The latest expert advice and up-to-date information on craft skills, conservation products and specialist services. Course listings, sources of advice and more. Sign up here: www.buildingconservation.com/home/digital...

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

On this day series... Birth of the English architect Sir Arthur William Blomfield in 1829. A prolific Gothic Revival architect, Blomfield built and sensitively restored many churches in the UK and overseas, the latter including Christ Church Cathedral, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands (1890-92).

Modern photo of Christ Church Cathedral, Port Stanley, Falkland Islands. A Gothic Revival Church, this photo was taken in the summer and show flowers and gardens outside the church and blue skies and clouds behind it.

A black and white photo of the architect Sir Arthur William Blomfield, probably in his 60s, sat at his desk with a pen in hand.

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IHBC @ihbc.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

How can we manage heritage in a world of constant change? Join Caitlin DeSilvey & Imogen Wood for an online CPD webinar on Adaptive Release in the Historic Environment. 🔗 Register now: events2600.live-website.com?tribe_events... #IHBCShrewsbury2025 #Heritage #Conservation #ClimateAdaptation

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The Heritage Alliance @heritagealliance.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Just one day until #HeritageDay2025 takes place at the Tower of London! 🎨 This year's theme, 'Heritage Creates', will explore how heritage fosters creativity across policy, communities, enterprise, and more. We'll be covering the event live on our X account tomorrow here 👉 buff.ly/DuUfkTi

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

For anyone interested in the conservation of historic buildings, our website provides a wealth of information. Find articles on all types of different subjects relating to the industry. ⛪ Fancy having a read? Find our articles here: www.buildingconservation.com/articles/art... #buildings

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Articles by subject

A diverse range of subjects from experts in historic building conservation, including paint, masonry, heating, interiors, materials and environmental sustainability.

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

We collaborated with Historic England and the Carbon Literacy Project to create the Carbon Literacy Shareable Course for Heritage Organisations, aimed at enhancing sustainability efforts in the #heritage sector. Join the free webinar to learn more: www.tickettailor.com/events/theca...

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Select tickets – Carbon Literacy for the Cultural Sector: Shareable Courses Launch – Zoom

Culture Shareable Courses Launch The Carbon Literacy Project is excited to announce the launch of six ready-to-use Carbon Lite...

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 20/02/2025

🚨 Funding news! Made possible by our partnership with @heritagefunduk.bsky.social, we have awarded new grants to support projects by two of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts, Intra Community Trust and North East Scotland Preservation Trust. Find out more: 👉 bit.ly/4gVaVW1

The exterior of Chatham Unitarian Church in Kent. Courtesy of Intra Community Trust.

The exterior of the Marble Warehouse in Portsoy. Credit - North East Scotland Preservation Trust.

The exterior of the Marble Workshop in Portsoy. Credit - North East Scotland Preservation Trust.

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Did you miss the 2024 edition of Historic Churches? It's packed with informative articles for anyone involved with ecclesiastical buildings. Read about the importance of the land around churches to nature and for biodiversity. 🐝🌷 www.buildingconservation.com/books/churches2024/22/index.html

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Join us for an exclusive tour of #Manchester’s historic Victoria Baths, a 1906 ‘water palace’ renowned for its stained glass, decorative tiles, and mosaics. Then, explore the Whitworth Street/Princess Street Conservation Area. 🔗 More info: buff.ly/430YC7j 📷: Peter Farmer

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Heads up all small heritage organisations: help is needed! #heritage #buildingconservation

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IHBC @ihbc.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Register Now: Natural Materials in Retrofit | Free Webinar 7 April 2025, 1pm-3pm Exploring standards, regulations & compliance for traditional buildings with Prof. John Edwards, Anthony Gwynne & Ruth Marie Mackrodt #Retrofit #Heritage #SustainableBuilding #Conservation #BuildingRegulations

Free lunchtime webinar on Natural Materials in Retrofit: Building Standards, Regulations and Compliance for traditional buildings.

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Great news! This year, a new Heritage category has been added to CAMRA's national Pub Saving Award, recognising those who have come together to save historic pubs threatened with closure. The winner is, drum roll, Grade II* listed Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton in Devon. Call in and have a pint! 🍺

Picturesque, thatched 17th century pub, the Drewe Arms in Dartmoor. Image shown in the summer with hanging baskets.
Image credit: Useyourlocal

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Building conservation people - here's an important date for your diary! 🏠

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

🌍 Take the first step towards a #sustainable future for #heritage! We are offering #Carbon Literacy Training, a 6-hour online course introducing carbon language, science, policy & actions for a #NetZero future. 📩 Sign up now or learn more here: hbap.org.uk/resources/tr...

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Building Conservation @cathedralcomms.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Churches worry that opening their doors through the week will encourage crime and vandalism, but new research suggests the benefits of open doors far outweigh the risks. Read Where Some Doors Close Others Stay Open in Historic Churches here: www.buildingconservation.com/books/church... ⛪

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Historic Churches 2024

The conservation and repair of ecclesiastical buildings

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