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Unauthorised Renovations Highlights Purpose Of Listed Status
Planning officers have served enforcement notices after significant alterations were made to a Grade II* listed manor house in Staffordshire without consent.
Victorian Society Adds Ten At-Risk Sites To Endangered List
The Victorian Society, a charity dedicated to preserving Victorian and Edwardian built heritage, has added ten new buildings to its Endangered…
What Changes Can You Make To A Grade II Listed Building?
If you have acquired a Grade II listed building and are planning to carry out restoration work, it’s important to check in advance what…
How Was A Scottish Listed Building Saved From Destruction?
After an 18th-century building was burned down in mysterious circumstances, listed building restorers and campaigners alike have tried desperately to save it.
What Are Corbels And How Are They Used In Interior Design?
Corbels can be used to bring character to buildings. Here’s a look at the historical uses of corbels and how they can be used…
New Uses For Renovated Norfolk Grade I Listed Building
A public consultation has led to a change in the planned uses of a renovated listed building, namely the 17th century Custom House in…
Public Celebrates Stunning Restoration Of Rochdale Town Hall
The public was able to get a look at the superbly restored Rochdale Town Hall this month. The Grade I listed building has undergone…
Restoration Plans Approved For Blackburn’s Exchange Building
A £9m restoration plan for a key Grade II listed building in Blackburn has been approved. The Cotton Exchange was built in 1865 in…
Top Tips To Choose The Right Ceiling Rose For Your Property
Ceiling roses are a common feature of period homes, particularly from the Victorian and Georgian eras. Here’s a look at how to choose a…
Government Removes Barriers To Retrofitting Historic Homes
Homeowners who want to upgrade the energy efficiency of historic homes built before 1919 will find the process easier after the government published new…
Historic Portico Library In Manchester Wins Renovation Funds
The Portico Library in Manchester, a historic Grade II listed building, has been awarded a £453,000 restoration grant by the The National Lottery Heritage…
Where To View Art Nouveau Style Architecture In England
The Art Nouveau movement of the late 19th and early 20th century encompassed art, architecture and interior decoration, often inspired by flowing natural…
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