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Historic England Reveals Heritage At Risk Register for 2023
Historic England has revealed the latest additions to its Heritage At Risk Register. These are sites considered to be most at risk of being…
What Qualities Does A Building With Listed Status Have?
A listed building is a structure that is considered to be of special architectural or historical significance. Here’s the criteria to qualify for listed…
Swaffam’s Grade II Listed Georgian Assembly Rooms Restored
The Grade II listed Swaffham Assembly Rooms in Norfolk have been restored to their former Georgian glory following a £200,000 repair and restoration project.
Restoration Plans For London’s 1930s Saville Theatre
The Grade II listed Saville Theatre in London’s West End will undergo a restoration programme under new plans. The interior foyer features decorative…
Decorative Plasterwork: The Legacy Of The Victorian Era
Decorative plasterwork such as cornices and ceiling roses are one of the most sought after features of period homes. They have a timeless charm…
Generous Donation For Heritage Skills Training
The philanthropist Hamish Ogston CBE has donated £29m to boost heritage skills training in the UK, such as plastering, carpentry, roofing and stonemasonry.
How Is Decorative Plasterwork In Listed Buildings Restored?
Decorative plasterwork is an ornate architectural feature that dates back to the days of the Roman Empire, and it requires specialist restoration techniques.
Victorian Houses To Visit For Interior Design Inspiration
The interior design of the Victorian era has been undergoing a revival. Here are two inspirational well-preserved Victorian homes that you can visit today.
Why Do Some Listed Buildings Still Fall Into Disrepair?
Listed buildings can fall into disrepair, as the Victorian Society has highlighted. But why do certain buildings become at risk despite extra legal…
Report Warns Palace Of Westminster ‘At Risk Of Collapse’
A new report has warned that the iconic Palace of Westminster is at risk of collapsing and is in need of urgent refurbishment.
The UK’s Biggest Building Restoration Projects
Restoring a historic building is rarely a quick and straightforward process. Here are some of the most complicated restoration projects carried out in the…
Buildings That Are Listed For Unique Reasons
Most of the buildings that benefit from listed building restoration are marked for preservation due to architectural importance, but some have stranger…
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