22nd Jun, 2024
Rob Andrews, expert in York's extraordinarily rich heritage of medieval churches, has kindly agreed to lead another tour this year.The tour includes visits to Holy Trinity, Goodramgate All Saints, Pavement All Saints North Street and will last about three hours. It will include ample time for comfort breaks and lunch. Rob will guide participants through each site's history and key features of interest, paying special attention to their place in the medieval city, their architectural history and evolution as unique liturgical spaces to the present day.
"; fcontent[1]="22nd Jun, 2024
Join the Essex Group on a visit to Great Bevills and the nearby Chapel of St Stephen. Great Bevills was built circa 1490 and extensively repaired in the early 20th century when the north and south gable ends were rebuilt. The nearby St Stephen's chapel was built in the second decade of the 13th century by one Gilbert de Tawny, a local landowner. It was abandoned at the Reformation and was used variously as a barn and in 1734 as a hospital during a local plague. It was repaired to its present condition in the 1930s by members of the Probert family and re-consecrated.
"; fcontent[2]="24th Jun, 2024
Running from 24th June to to 7th July, The Mexican Summer School of Traditional Architecture and Urban Planning is part of an international network of schools dedicated to teaching traditional construction, architecture and urban planning. It offers students the knowledge and skills necessary for the design of durable, useful, and beautiful buildings and places.
"; fcontent[3]="25-26 Jun, 2024
This two-day workshop aims to provide an introductory guide to the use of a range of lime and other traditional binders for the effective conservation and repair of traditional masonry.By the end of the course attendees will be able to recognise vernacular and historic finishes to masonry buildings and will gain an understanding of building diagnostics in order to be able to develop specifications in relation to exposure, season, substrates and the nature of masonry repairs required.
"; fcontent[4]="27-28 Jun, 2024
The push to insulate our homes due to the rising cost of energy, but also the challenge of climate change, is rightly pointing a spotlight on draughty single-glazed sash and casement windows.This two-day conference and evening gathering, supported by SPAB and The Green Register, brings together experts in the history, repair and retrofit of historic windows and the design and manufacture of new joinery. It will be of interest to anyone in the heritage sector who would like to join the debate and understand more.
"; fcontent[5]="27th Jun, 2024
Join us for a free one-hour online webinar where we discuss the challenges, considerations and products that played a role in transforming an 18th-century prison into an award-winning destination.Located on the edge of Bodmin Moor is the historic Bodmin Jail. Built in the 1770s, the once formidable and infamous prison had large areas exposed to extreme conditions that had fallen to ruin. This CPD will provide insights into our approach and the careful balance between thermal performance and moisture management to convert heavily saturated walls into luxury spaces.
"; fcontent[6]="28th Jun, 2024
Join the Kent and Surrey Group for a talk about the use and history of mathematical tiles, followed by a walking tour of Ewell village to see real-life examples.The speaker and guide is Ian West, a chartered surveyor with a lifelong interest mathematical tiles. Ian is an active member of the Surrey Domestic Buildings Research Group and has written articles on the subject.
"; fcontent[7]="29th Jun, 2024
Join us for an informal walk led by Carlos Finlay around London's South Bank, sketching some of its most iconic examples of post-war architecture. The walk will involve short stops at each building, followed by sketching breaks where attendees are encouraged to treat the event like an 'architectural life-drawing' class.
"; fcontent[8]="30th Jun, 2024
Katriona Bryne will lead a visit to celebrate Birmingham's newest listed twentieth-century church St Peter's church, Hall Green, constructed 1961-64. The visit will focus on its collection of dalle-de-verre glass by Tristan Ruhlmann 1923-1982 installed in 1964. Jo Prinsen, dalle-de-verre expert, and Rev. Martin Stephenson who has collated an exhibition of photos of Ruhlmann's work in Alsace will also join the tour.
"; fcontent[9]="1-2 Jul, 2024
The period 1485-1688 has been heralded as a 'Golden Age' for English church music, which equipped the Church of England with a rich musical repertory for its liturgy, still heard in churches, cathedrals and concert halls today.Join us for this exploration of space, music and ceremony during this transformative period in English church history. This two-day hybrid conference is hosted at the Linnean Society in London.
"; fcontent[10]="4th Jul, 2024
Reflecting upon the UK's industrial world heritage sites with speakers Brandi Hall-Crossgrove from Ironbridge WHS and Professor Ian Wray from Liverpool University's Heseltine Institute. More details to follow soon.
"; fcontent[11]="4-6 Jul, 2024
Ruth Glass's famous introduction to London Aspects of Change Glass 1964, published in 1964, presented a view of gentrification that has become definitional. This three-day conference seeks to bring the focus back to London, where it was coined, to look back to Ruth Glass's definition and to examine London's current development for signs of gentrification's latest stages and of the latest manifestations of resistance to gentrification. Ticket includes Loretta Lees evening on Thursday July 4th.
"; fcontent[12]="5th Jul, 2024
This CPD introduces you to the history of lime, the 'lime cycle', types of building limes available, benefits and example specifications.Run by Peter Rollinson, Sustainable Insulation Team and lime guru
"; fcontent[13]="6th Jul, 2024
This is the fourth visit to this house, following some extensive 'opening up' works to expose the historic timber-frame to further understand the extent of decay and to help with the decision making of what thermal insulation products might be suitable.You will get to see the whole building and, as a group, we will discuss how a pre-purchase building survey might be undertaken on it .This is a unique opportunity to see a Suffolk farm house in its 'raw' state before a series of sensitive conservation repairs take place over the next few years.
"; fcontent[14]="6th Jul, 2024
This study day focuses on the exceptional medieval churches of St Cadoc, Llancarfan, and St Illtud, Llantwit Major. Both sites were part of important monastic centres of learning in the early Middle Ages and today offer many significant features of interest, including medieval wall paintings and early medieval carved stone monuments. Our expert guides for the day will be Madeleine Gray, Professor Emerita of Ecclesiastical History at the University of South Wales and Philip Morris, former Archdeacon of Margam, who lives and ministers in Llantwit Major and is the author of a recent book about Llanilltud.
"; fcontent[15]="8-11 Jul, 2024
The course discusses how to develop and implement a conservation and repair strategy for concrete buildings and includes constituent materials and construction processes and consideration of weathering and decay processes. It will consider how to address both design deficiencies and changing performance requirements and will cover testing methods.Lectures, practical demonstrations and practical exercises will be complemented by films and discussions.
"; fcontent[16]="9th Jul, 2024
This training day is all about Grade II listed buildings which have been neglected and are in need of considerable repairs. You will get to see the whole building and grounds and we will discuss options for the many repairs needed, the implications for applying for Listed Building Consent, the impact of the overgrown trees and many more factors. This is a really unique opportunity, even for experienced surveyors.
"; fcontent[17]="10th Jul, 2024
Doug Black will lead a walk from Waterloo to Vauxhall looking at the 20th century architecture and the more recent developments that have followed the river and the railway.Doug Black is the team leader at the Conservation and Design Team, Lambeth Council.
"; fcontent[18]="11-12 Jul, 2024
This two-day course will study how a traditional landed estate used to be managed and how it manages to make its way in the twenty-first century. Are there compromises to be made over reusing farm buildings If the estate contains listed buildings, scheduled monuments and a registered park or garden, how are funding targets met The course will be held at a privately-owned estate near Shrewsbury. The second day looks at the history and management of historic parks and the exciting discovery and conservation of an eighteenth-century landscape garden.
"; fcontent[19]="12th Jul, 2024
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repairs. Would you like to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
"; fcontent[20]="12th Jul, 2024
This short webinar, Introduction to Natural Fibre Insulation is approximately one hour including a Q and A session. This CPD gives an introduction to a range of natural insulation products, applications and benefits.Delivered by Tom Carruthers of the Sustainable Insulation Team.
"; fcontent[21]="15th Jul, 2024
This training day is all about cob buildings. If you want to better understand how to survey a Devon cob building, whether listed or not, then this is for you.You will be visiting two houses, one Grade II Listed. Starting in Honiton, it's then a short drive to Woodbury. You will need to provide your own transport.
"; fcontent[22]="15th Jul, 2024
As HBP celebrates its Centenary, and with so many years together, they will be welcoming Rachel Morley, Director of the Friends of Friendless Churches, for her talk.Since 1957, the Friends of Friendless Churches have been working to protect, save and repair redundant but beautiful places of worship all across England and Wales. They were founded and run by the remarkable Ivor Bulmer-Thomas, who was the Chairman of the Ancient Monuments Society AMS.Rachel will talk about the origins of the FoFC, the partnership with HBP, the current challenges facing places of worship and what the FoFC are doing to help deal with these issues.
"; fcontent[23]="16th Jul, 2024
This workshop focuses on improving the connection between our policies, the principles that shape them and their implementation. Join us to discuss how we can establish better guidelines for the sustainable management of coastal heritage sites.
"; fcontent[24]="16th Jul, 2024
Members will make private visits to two significant Georgian houses, both owing their prosperity to the cloth industry pioneered by their early owners. Starting at Corsham Court Grade I, originally a medieval house owned by the Crown, the second house is Seend Manor House Grade II.
"; fcontent[25]="16th Jul, 2024
The first part of this session covers, repairing and preparing joinery for finishing. Good preparation is vital for successful and long-lasting redecoration of windows and doors. In this webinar, joinery conservator Vincent Reed will reveal some tricks of the trade for repairing and preparing period joinery before painting or varnishing. We will look at the differences in material performance of modern and period joinery, demonstrate a variety of techniques for repairing areas of decay including how to select wood for repair, when to use glue, and the pros and cons of resin repairs, and discuss different techniques for surface preparation. This webinar will be of particular interest to conservation professionals and craftspeople.
"; fcontent[26]="16-17 Jul, 2024
Two-day introductory course aimed at contractors and those with trowel skills, this practical workshop will provide attendees with a strong understanding of lime technology and how to approach re-pointing work in traditional buildings.One of our popular courses, this practical workshop will provide attendees with a strong understanding of lime technology and traditional mortars.The reasons for using traditional mortars on solid walls will also be explained, to allow you to better advise your clients. The course will guide participants to be able to complete repointing work to traditional buildings to a high standard.
"; fcontent[27]="19-20 Jul, 2024
Nearly all historic properties will have wood in them, whether as windows, joists, floors or doors. Some buildings are also structurally made from wood with timber frames. The first day of this course will deal with the conservation of non-structural timber in buildings, using Treasures workshop in Ludlow. The second day will deal with the history of and problems with timber-framed buildings and include visits to some magnificent examples. Current repair techniques will be demonstrated using experts.
"; fcontent[28]="19th Jul, 2024
GEOCELL Foam Glass Aggregate is an insulation material with multiple uses.Recycled foam glass aggregate saves energy and also contributes to a comfortable indoor environment.This CPD is an insight into the manufacturing process, data highlights, applications and case studies including limecrete floor systems.Presented by Peter Rollinson of the Sustainable Insulation Team.
"; fcontent[29]="20th Jul, 2024
Join the Wales and Marches Group on a visit to Much Wenlock with exclusive tours of Buildwas Abbey, Buildwas Manor, the Guildhall and Holy Trinity Church. The day begins with a tour of Abbey Manor with the owner, Darren Williams. Local historian Vivien Bellamy leads the group around the abbey ruins and Grade II-listed Guildhall in Much Wenlock before a tour of 12th century Grade I-listed Holy Trinity Church.
"; fcontent[30]="22-26 Jul, 2024
In this workshop, participants will learn how to line out, scribe, cut and fit braces and studs to a simple frame constructed during a previous workshop.It will include demonstrations on how to use power tools as well as hand tools and aims to develop students' knowledge and experience in dealing with the problems faced by carpenters framing with wet or green oak in the past. You will learn how to frame timbers together to ensure the correct lengths, bevels and allowances, and gain experience in plumb bob scribing, chalk line and spirit level layout.This is one of three oak-framed building workshops and by completing all three students will have covered the lining out and cutting of all the joints required for a simple one-bay timber framed building.
"; fcontent[31]="24th Jul, 2024
Join us for a visit to 17th-century Fenton House, 'a hidden gem in London, a place of unique charm and ambience'. The tour will be led by the National Trust curator for the property who will point out the curiosities of the collection and members will have the opportunity to visit the beautiful gardens.After lunch, join architectural historian and editor of the London Topographical Society newsletter, India Wright, on this new tour of one of London's most-loved villages. You will explore Hampstead's historic streets, learning about the evolution of its early eighteenth-century spa resort and the burgeoning hilltop town which developed out of its popularity as a destination for health and diversion.
"; fcontent[32]="28th Jul, 2024
Join the SPAB Essex group for a tour of Layer Marney Tower guided by the owners, Nicholas and Sheila Charrington, followed by a two-course dinner and raffle. This Tudor house was built around 1520 by Henry, 1st Lord Marney and has been visited both by King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
"; fcontent[33]="2nd Aug, 2024
Join the Kent and Surrey Group for a talk about the Arts and Crafts movement in Guildford, followed by a guided walk around local buildings in this style. Robin Stannard, an architect specialising in the conservation of historic buildings, and Sarah Sullivan, historic buildings and conservation specialist who sits on the main committee of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Surrey will lead the tour.You will be able to go inside some of the buildings we visit on our tour. We'll also walk up to the ruins of St Catherine's Chapel.
"; fcontent[34]="6-7 Aug, 2024
Taught by one of the SLCT time-served stonemasons, this two-day practical course is suitable for all abilities and covers an introduction to tools, techniques and uses of basic stonemasonry.Learners can take away their practice stones at the end of the day.
"; fcontent[35]="9th Aug, 2024
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repairs. Would you like to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
"; fcontent[36]="9th Aug, 2024
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repair, enabling you to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures.This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence.This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
"; fcontent[37]="10th Aug, 2024
Join the Essex Group on a guided tour of the picturesque Blue Mills in Wickham Bishops, Essex. Blue Mills is a beautiful timber-framed and weather-boarded water mill on the River Blackwater. The mill still has its 19th century machinery, which was repaired in 1949 but is sadly no longer working.You'll also get to view the exterior of the adjoining 18th century red brick mill house, with its 19th century additions.You'll be shown around the mill and gardens by the current owners, who won the conservation category of the Maldon District Council Design and Conservation Awards Scheme for their work on the mill.
"; fcontent[38]="14th Aug, 2024
The present Godmersham Park house was built in 1732 in Palladian style for Thomas Brodnax whose family had lived at Godmersham since the mid-16th century. The house is best known today as the home of Jane Austen's brother, Edward Knight, who moved in in 1797 having acquired the house through this cousin, Thomas Brodnax May Knight son of the aforementioned Thomas. On the tour you will be guided around the house, gardens, Heritage Centre and St Lawrence the Martyr Church by trustee and conservation architect Rebecca Lilley, who wrote her 2022 Masters Dissertation on Godmersham Park.
"; fcontent[39]="15th Aug, 2024
This talk is presented by Dr Patrick Goode and George Carter at Silverstone Farm. It will then be followed by a visit to All Saints, Bawdeswell to see the church by James Fletcher Watson, built in 1953.
"; fcontent[40]="20th Aug, 2024
This CPD session on investigating historic buildings and their wider social value with Charles Bain-Smith, is part of a series of four Conservation Suite webinars which explore a wide range of conservation issues spanning from the theoretical to the technical.In this module Charles will be following on the theme of social value as he presents his module on investigating historic buildings and their wider social value. Charles will be specifically addressing functionality and building specificity as a tool to explore how they acquire develop, or indeed alter, their social value.
"; fcontent[41]="20-22 Aug, 2024
A three-day workshop aimed at contractors, building on the knowledge and skills gained on 'C1 Making and Using Traditional Mortars'.The workshop aims to enable participants to complete seamless rebuilding and repair of traditional masonry to match original work. You will gain a conservation ethic and be able to develop repair strategies suitable for a variety of traditional masonry types. This course deals with the consolidation of rubble walling rebuilding stone replacement walling and undertaking masonry repairs at roof level.
"; fcontent[42]="24th Aug, 2024
Join us for a packed day of architectural and artistic treasures. We will begin the day with a tour of a stunning private house in the Cathedral close dating from 1720 and once the home of Rex Whistler. We will then learn more of Whistler through the exhibition Rex Whistler The Artist and His Patrons at the nearby Salisbury Museum which will be introduced to us by a curator.Lunch at the museum will follow and YGs will have the opportunity to explore the museums permanent collection in their own time. In the afternoon, we will explore other architectural delights in the Cathedral close, including the cathedral if time allows, and the rarely open 1790s Robert Taylor Guildhall.
"; fcontent[43]="6th Sep, 2024
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repairs. Would you like to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
"; fcontent[44]="6th Sep, 2024
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repair, enabling you to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures. This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
"; fcontent[45]="10th Sep, 2024
Mrs Coade is best known for her fired artificial stone, supplied from her manufactory in Lambeth and ubiquitous in Georgian England and far beyond.This talk will consider wider aspects of her life in London the places she lived and also her activity in speculative development, both as financier and developer herself. Locating Coade in this wider context provides an interesting case study in the architectural activities of Georgian women, as well as in how a never-married woman like Coade successfully navigated the world of business, challenging our perceptions of female agency in the period.
"; fcontent[46]="11th Sep, 2024
The Grade I listed Piece Hall, Halifax is the only remaining Georgian cloth hall in the world, the sole survivor of the great eighteenth century northern cloth halls. The second half of the day visits Grade II Shibden Hall, dating to 1420. This was the home of renowned diarist Anne Lister 1791-1840 and significant changes to the architecture of Shibden Hall were made whilst she lived there.
"; fcontent[47]="13th Sep, 2024
This webinar from Mike Wye, A Slice of Lime is approximately one hour long, including a Q and A session.This CPD introduces you to the history of lime, the lime cycle, types of building limes available, benefits and example specifications.Presented by Peter Rollinson, Sustainable Insulation Team and lime guru
"; fcontent[48]="16th Sep, 2024
Training is delivered in a small house, mid-terraced, and is a really good example of local vernacular construction. The village is largely undeveloped too and this will be a really interesting place to visit. It is unusual to see a Grade I Listed Building of this type. You will get to see the whole building and, as a group, discuss how a pre-purchase building survey might be undertaken on it and how repairs would best be undertaken.
"; fcontent[49]="19th Sep, 2024
Curt DiCamillo is a noted author and internationally recognised authority on the British country house. The Massachusetts-based Mr DiCamillo regularly leads luxury scholarly tours and lectures around the world on art and architecture. At this 'in conversation' with Julian Honer Director, Thames Hudson , Curt will discuss his latest book, A British Country House Alphabet, which documents famous historical events and cultural innovations that occurred at, or because of, British country houses.Julian Honer is editorial director at Thames Hudson, where he heads the publisher's partnerships with museums, including the British Museum, the VA and M museum in Hong Kong. He also commissions books about historic and contemporary architecture.The discussion will be followed by a reception to celebrate the launch of the book.
"; fcontent[50]="22-24 Sep, 2024
It will be taking place between 22-24 September at the Galicia Jewish Museum in Krakow, Poland. Save the date
"; fcontent[51]="29th Sep, 2024
Heritage Trust Network is bringing its conference to Dunfermline this year.It is always the highlight of the year a relaxed and friendly mix of inspirational speakers, lively discussions and fascinating tours and visits to historic sites and community projects locally.The programme is still being developed but is likely to include Tours and visits which are likely to include Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries, Abbot House, Pittencrieff House, St Margarets Cave, Fire Station Creative. Further afield tours are likely to include the Scottish Lime Centre, Culross and Inverkeithing.
"; fcontent[52]="28th Sep, 2024
Join the Wales and Marches Group on a visit to Acton Scott Hall, a private residence recently refurbished by the family who inherited the property. This Grade II Elizabethan manor house is set in the Shropshire hills and boasts sumptuous oak-panelled reception rooms with Jacobean woodwork and friezes, unique fireplaces and fascinating family heirlooms. There will be guided tours of the house, garden, and grounds.
"; fcontent[53]="2nd Oct, 2024
Tabley House, described as the finest Palladian mansion In Cheshire was built by John Carr of York for Sir Peter Byrne Leicester in 1767. The Leicester family lived at Tabley from the 14th Century, first in the Old Hall on a moated island, and then later in the fine Georgian house that still stands today.
"; fcontent[54]="4th Oct, 2024
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repairs. Would you like to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
"; fcontent[55]="4th Oct, 2024
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repair, enabling you to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures. This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
"; fcontent[56]="8th Oct, 2024
As 21st-century ironwork conservators, we have moreoptions available to us than ever before. But, in a field where each project presents new and unique challenges, how do we know which materials and techniques are appropriate for the jobAre the 'old ways' always the best Or can newtechnologies offer viable alternatives What are theparameters when using modern materials on historic fabric When is it appropriate and when inappropriate And what do we need to consider to ensure longevity These are some of the questions we will be addressing at our Tradition and Innovation Conference. From fixings and coatings to casting, scanning and 3-D printing, we'll be asking a variety of craft and conservation professionals to share their experience.
"; fcontent[57]="8th Oct, 2024
As 21st century ironwork conservators, we have more options available to us than ever before. But in a field where each project presents new and unique challenges, how do we know which materials and techniques are appropriate for the jobFrom fixings and coatings to casting, scanning and 3-D printing, we'll be asking a variety of craft and conservation professionals to share their experience of what works. We hope you'll join us as they showcase materials and methods both traditional and innovative, debating their pros and cons, so that we can identify the questions which will help us to make decisions in the different scenarios we face.
"; fcontent[58]="8-9 Oct, 2024
Two-day introductory course aimed at contractors and those with trowel skills, this practical workshop will provide attendees with a strong understanding of lime technology and how to approach re-pointing work in traditional buildings. One of our popular courses, this practical workshop will provide attendees with a strong understanding of lime technology and traditional mortars. The reasons for using traditional mortars on solid walls will also be explained, to allow you to better advise your clients. The course will guide participants to be able to complete repointing work to traditional buildings to a high standard.
"; fcontent[59]="9-10 Oct, 2024
This unit is designed to develop your ability to understand conservation, restoration, repair and maintenance of traditional buildings including their performance, function and the principles of conservation and restoration.
"; fcontent[60]="11th Oct, 2024
This unit is about understanding the selection, measuring and mixing of a range of traditional lime mortars for the repair of traditional buildings and structures.This is a one-day assessment of your practical competence to accurately proportion out materials to make three different mortars lime putty, straight NHL and gauged hot mixes finished with a 'closed book' multiple choice assessment of your knowledge of building limes and traditional mortars.
"; fcontent[61]="15th Oct, 2024
Thomas Read Kemp of Kemp Town in Brighton is a great example of an entrepreneurial developer of the 1820s who overstretched himself, although contrary to a long-established myth, Kemp was not bankrupted. Most were. Although none of Kemp's projects were completed, they had a significant impact on Brighton's landscape in the 1820s and evidence for most of them survives. There must be other ambitious people whose aspirations ran ahead of their ability to complete projects but helped to shape townscapes of the later eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries like Kemp.
"; fcontent[62]="22nd Oct, 2024
Orleans House Gallery stands in the grounds of the original Orleans House, a site comprising approximately six acres with natural woodland and parkland used for recreational activities. The HLF funded 'Transforming Orleans House' project was completed in 2018. The tour will be led by Ayaka Takaka of Donald Insall Architects.
"; fcontent[63]="22nd Oct, 2024
This one day course aims to provide an introductory guide to traditional Scottish roofs including function, structure, external roof shapes, typical details and decorative features, the causes of deterioration and the main causes of failure.Practical work includes sizing and trimming slates, setting out and nailing a simple traditional slate roof and undertaking repairs.By the end of this course attendees will be able to recognise the structure of roofs, different external roof shapes, their detailing and decorative features, understand how natural slate was formed and the variety of slates used in the past on traditional roofs as well as the main causes of failure on a roof.
"; fcontent[64]="1st Nov, 2024
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repair, enabling you to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures. This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
"; fcontent[65]="12th Nov, 2024
The 1.2 million modern annual visitors to London Zoo today, regardless of extensive modernisation, visit a zoological garden laid out within original boundaries of the early 19th century, amidst the harmonious surrounds of Regent's Park. The footprint of Decimus Burton's designs, despite the demolition of many of his buildings, shaped the character of both London Zoo and zoological gardens throughout the world. Oliver Flory will focus on the topography and the design of the early gardens up to the year 1837 and the construction of Burton's giraffe house, perhaps the most famous zoo building in the world.
"; fcontent[66]="22nd Nov, 2024
This masterclass aims to give participants a thorough understanding of dampness in buildings. The course will take you through what you think you know about damp in buildings and give you a fresh perspective.Looking at the history of 'dampness', explore the many misconceptions about it, and examine the science of water. We will also look at how outdated British Standards are shaping policy, and the problems we face when specifying work to traditional buildings. One of the key objectives of the course is to help participants understand exactly how to measure moisture in buildings and to use this information to correctly schedule and specify any work being proposed.
"; fcontent[67]="26th Nov, 2024
The Nelson Garden was created in the late 18th century as a town garden in the centre of Monmouth, a place that went on to create a prosperous Georgian character in the first part of the 19th century. The walled garden acquired its name sometime after the visit by Nelson in 1802 and, today, the seat in which Nelson sat is preserved within a neo-classical pavilion. The garden also retains a rare surviving example of an 18th century hot wall.This talk will look at the significance of the garden, the associations with Nelson and the ambitious restoration project completed by the Nelson Garden Preservation Trust.
"; fcontent[68]="29th Nov, 2024
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repair, enabling you to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures. This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will provide a sound understanding of traditional building technology, repair techniques and the materials to use when carrying out repointing.
"; fcontent[69]="3rd Dec, 2024
We tend to think of cemeteries as Victorian, but their origins lie much earlier. There are two key phases first, urban growth around 1700 demanded new burial provision and a pioneering wave of Anglican burial grounds started to join the cemeteries of dissenters and Jews. Later, influenced by Pre Lachaise, new cemeteries were opened by private enterprise from the 1820s. The Georgian churchyard tradition supplied many of the tomb types, ensuring a strong element of continuity. The resulting funeral landscapes like Kensal Green opened 1833 represent some of the key achievements of William IVs reign. This talk is based on a forthcoming book on British cemeteries, co-written with Brent Elliott, to be published by Liverpool University Press.
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