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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 6h

Heritage is more than buildings. New #Welsh Government research estimates that Wales’s historic environment supports nearly 18,000 jobs, contributes £738m+ to the economy annually and generates over £107m in social value. Read the study: www.gov.wales/research-rev...

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Built in 1892–93, Earlestown Town Hall stands out with its red brickwork, Flemish-inspired gables and striking clock tower. Once a hub for civic life, this Grade II listed landmark is now the focus of work to secure its future. 📷️: © Sue Adair (cc-by-sa/2.0)

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Thank you for sharing and for following along with Future Lab! 😊

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

How can a Tudor manor become carbon neutral without losing its historic character? Join us online on Tues 3 Nov for a talk with Stefan Pitman, Founder & Director of SPASE, on Athelhampton House’s transformation into a carbon‑neutral Grade I listed manor. hbap.org.uk/events/hbp-o...

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

A building doesn't exist in isolation. Historic England's research shows St Paul's setting adds to its significance. Heritage goes beyond individual buildings—streets, views, spaces and relationships shape historic environments. Read the full report on Historic England's site.

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Join us for a special talk and tour of the spectacular Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, on Tues 20 Oct at 3pm. Hear from Hugh Broughton Architects about its conservation and explore this extraordinary historic interior. Book: hbap.org.uk/events/talk-... 📷️ @James Brittain

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Good news Friday! 🚌 A 1950s bus shelter in Hillesley, Gloucestershire, designed by modernist architect Berthold Lubetkin, has been Grade II listed. Thought to be one of just four of its kind surviving in England, it’s a wonderful example of everyday heritage. 📷️: Ray Bird, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A fascinating day in Swindon exploring the Railway Village, Health Hydro and Carriage Works, and hearing about restoration, retrofit and regeneration. Thank you to Swindon Heritage Preservation, Swindon Borough Council, Friends of Swindon Health Hydro and all our guides for sharing their expertise.

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Martin Michette and John Robinson as our newest Trustees. Martin brings expertise in the historic environment, sustainability and research, while John brings extensive experience in finance and governance. Read the full announcement: hbap.org.uk/news/histori...

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What makes a Conservation Management Plan useful? Join us online Mon 19 Oct to explore how CMPs can help you understand, care for and manage historic buildings and places, with Bryher Mason of Avalon Planning and Heritage. More: hbap.org.uk/events/hbp-o... 📷: Croft Castle, @nationaltrust.org.uk

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Future Lab is one year old. 🎂 A year ago, we began a 3 year project with the Heritage Innovation Laboratory Oxford to explore what HB&P might look like in the future. Read our Year One update: hbap.org.uk/future-lab-o...

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Congratulations to India Wright, winner of the 2026 Stephen Croad Prize! Her winning essay explores the mostly temporary garden structures of the Inns of Court, and the social history and hierarchy behind them. Read more: hbap.org.uk/india-wright...

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🏛️ Last chance to book! Join Dr Rosemary Yallop tomorrow at 7.15pm for our 2026 Annual Lecture on the Picturesque and its influence on British architecture. 🎟️ HB&P Members free | Non-members £10 hbap.org.uk/hbap-2026-an... #HistoricBuildings #Architecture

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

How many historic buildings do we pass without noticing? This former Odeon Cinema on Crouch Street, #Colchester, shows that heritage isn’t only country houses, ancient churches or famous landmarks. Everyday places reveal as much about our towns as better-known monuments.

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

King George’s Hall has been at the heart of #Blackburn’s cultural life since opening in 1914. The Grade II listed building is due to reopen today after an extensive programme of renovation. Our photographs were taken several years before this recent work.

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Behind the scenes in Lincoln 🦺 From conservation work on the scaffolding at #Lincoln Cathedral’s Chapter House to the Bishop’s Palace, Greyfriars and the Wonky House, we had a fascinating day exploring the city’s #heritage. Thanks to all our guides and everyone who joined us!

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A recording will be available to all registered attendees if you can't watch it live on the evening!

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The former St John the Baptist Church in Aconbury, Herefordshire, is a Grade II* listed medieval church with 13th-century origins. Look closely at its 15th-century timber-framed porch and you’ll find wonderfully carved angels supporting the roof. #Heritage #BuiltHeritage #ChurchArchitecture

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🏛️ One week to go! Join Dr Rosemary Yallop for our 2026 Annual Lecture exploring how the Picturesque transformed British architecture. 📅 29 Sept, 7.15pm 🎟️ HB&P Members free | Non-members £10 hbap.org.uk/hbap-2026-an... #HistoricBuildings #Heritage #Architecture

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Grade II* Midland Hotel, Morecambe, is one of Britain’s finest examples of Streamline Moderne architecture. HB&P supports repair and restoration but has raised concerns about proposed changes to its historic interiors. 📷 Bryan Legard #BuiltHeritage #Morecambe

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How did the Picturesque transform British architecture? Join Dr Rosemary Yallop for our 2026 Annual Lecture, exploring country houses, villas and the emerging suburb. 📅 29 Sept, 7.15pm 🎟️ HB&P Members free | Non-members £10 hbap.org.uk/hbap-2026-an... #HistoricBuildings #Heritage #Architecture

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What is Future Lab actually doing? 🔎 Recent research has explored our archives, membership, academic publishing and green skills, bringing fresh perspectives to HB&P. Read the latest articles: hbap.org.uk/news-events/... #FutureLab #Heritage

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There’s still time to book! Join us on 17 September for a guided tour of Lincoln’s remarkable historic buildings and places, including the Cathedral, Bishops’ Palace, Wonky House and Greyfriars. Book: hbap.org.uk/a-day-explor... #Lincoln #Heritage #HistoricBuildings

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We hope to see the building retained and for reuse and adaptation to be explored. (2/2)

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The campaign to save Brockeridge continues. Local residents are still campaigning against proposed demolition of the former 1846 school buildings. Despite a July announcement that LiveWest had completed its review was ready to submit plans, no planning application has yet been submitted. (1/2)

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today: Future Lab online talk! Join us today, 10 September, from 1pm–1.45pm for a free online lunchtime update with HB&P Director Liz Power, reflecting on Year One of Future Lab and looking ahead to what comes next. Bookings close at midday today. Register now! hbap.org.uk/hbp-online-t...

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Last month we explored Alexander Pope’s Grotto and St Mary’s Church in #Twickenham, discovering the remarkable history of these two sites connected to the celebrated poet. Thank you to our guides Ricky and Katie, and to everyone who joined us! #AlexanderPope #Architecture #Heritage

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our concerns have been listened to, and we expect a benign outcome. (2/2)

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

All Saints, Cockermouth, Cumbria (Grade II*, 1852) is a striking example of High Victorian Gothic, with connections to William Wordsworth. We’ve been making the case for the church’s original font to remain unobscured by new amenities at the West End. (1/2)

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We objected to proposals to replace the inn with 2 new attached houses, as the supporting documentation fails to provide an adequate assessment of the inn, the potential significance of various elements of its fabric, or consider its potential for adaptation as dwellings within the new development.

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In Nottinghamshire, we've been fighting to save another unlisted public house from demolition. Likely built as two houses in the early 1800s and licensed as an inn by 1822, the former Seven Stars Inn is part of the Hucknall Conservation Area. 📷️ : Seven Stars, 2012 before closure Google Street View

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Sadly, yes. It’s a rather sobering thought.

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🏛️ Harmondsworth Barn turns 600! Join English Heritage and the Friends of the Great Barn at Harmondsworth for a special conference on 5 September. 🎟️ In-person and online tickets available: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-...

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Harmondsworth Barn 600th Anniversary Conference

2026 marks the 600th anniversary of the construction of the ‘New Barn’ at Harmondsworth, the largest surviving medieval timber-framed barn in England. To celebrate this remarkable example of medieval ...

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join Historic Buildings & Places on 25 August for a rare visit to Alexander Pope’s Grotto and St Mary’s Church, Twickenham. Explore Pope’s Grade II* listed grotto on a private guided tour, then visit the church where the celebrated poet is buried. 🕚 11am–2pm Book: hbap.org.uk/visit-to-pop...

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We’re delighted to have supported the planning application to restore Pwllheli’s Grade II-listed Gwesty’r Tŵr as a community facility. With @archhfund.org.uk funding, plans include makerspaces, workshops, affordable workspaces and a bunkhouse in the former stables. 📷: © David Medcalf (cc-by-sa/2.0)

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Explore over 1,000 years of Lincoln's history with HB&P on 17 September. Visit Lincoln Cathedral, the Medieval Bishops' Palace, the Wonky House and Greyfriars, with expert-led tours and exclusive insights into current conservation projects. Find out more: hbap.org.uk/a-day-explor...

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A fantastic afternoon exploring behind the scenes at Blackpool Tower with our members and supporters. Huge thanks to Carl Carrington, Head of Planning & Heritage at Blackpool Council, for leading such an insightful tour of this remarkable Grade I listed landmark.

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We've commented on proposals to remove pews from north and south aisles while retaining those in the nave. As the aisle pews are later additions rather than original features, we supported the proposal, while recommending careful treatment of the historic flagstone floor revealed beneath them. (2/2)

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Holy Trinity Church in Llandudno is a fine example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture, designed by George Felton in 1865. (1/2)

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📚 Step into the world of Alexander Pope. Join Historic Buildings & Places for an exclusive guided visit to Alexander Pope's Grotto and St Mary's Church, Twickenham on Tuesday 25 August. ✨ Guided tours 🏛️ Explore two remarkable historic sites 📍 Twickenham 🕚 11am to 2pm Book: buff.ly/F9nzMIn

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The recent hot weather has left the lawns surrounding Salisbury Cathedral and Choristers' Square looking noticeably parched. These photographs, taken by our Caseworker Ross, show Salisbury Cathedral and Choristers' Square, home to an outstanding collection of Grade I and Grade II* listed buildings.

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

⏰ Last chance! Tomorrow, Tue 4 Aug, 6pm: join conservation architect Martin Roberts for an online talk on Weardale's vernacular architecture—what farmhouses & cottages reveal about centuries of social change. Free for members, £4 non-members. Book: hbap.org.uk/online-talk-... #Heritage #Weardale

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The former Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue, completed in 1877, is the only surviving purpose-built Victorian synagogue in Wales. Earlier this year we welcomed the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre for an online talk on its restoration. Recording: buff.ly/9sb9JL3 📷 Chris Andrews, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The former Greencore factory, Evercreech — a c.1770 farm site turned 1891 creamery, and a rare survival of vernacular farm/industrial buildings. A second redevelopment scheme now threatens them, claiming reuse isn't viable. Castle Cary's restored Creamery says otherwise. 📷️ : Google Street View

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

One of Europe's finest Baroque interiors, in Greenwich. Join us for a talk & tour of the Painted Hall, led by architect Hugh Broughton, who worked on its 2019 conservation. Wed 12 Aug, 2pm. 🎟️ hbap.org.uk/talk-and-tou... 📷️ : James Brittain

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🌊 Our Director, Liz Power, has shared her reflections on this year's Valuing Seaside Heritage Symposium. From inspiring discussions and case studies to chips on the beach, it was a fantastic day celebrating the people working to protect our seaside heritage. Read the blog: buff.ly/vJw9LqU

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Now for sale by online auction, could this unique industrial heritage building be lovingly restored?

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A rare piece of railway heritage is looking for a new future. Grade II listed Torre Signal Box in Torquay was built in 1921–22 for the Great Western Railway and still retains historic features, including surviving signalling equipment. Images: © Derek Harper, Tim Marshall (cc-by-sa/2.0)

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Historic Buildings & Places @hbap1924.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

At the end of last week, our team member Ross visited #LongfordCastle near Salisbury and shared these stunning photos. This Grade I listed country house, dating from the late 1500s, is a remarkable example of an #Elizabethan prodigy house, with later alterations by James Wyatt and Anthony Salvin.

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Seaside Heritage Network @seasidenetwork.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Delighted to see the write-up of our #valuingseasideheritage symposium in this week's @countrylifemag.bsky.social. Our aim was always to raise the profile of undervalued #seasideheritage so thanks to our partners @hbap1924.bsky.social and @heritagenetwork.bsky.social for making the event possible

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