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 status.
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.
The Grade II listed Saville Theatre in London’s West End will undergo a restoration programme under new plans. The interior foyer features decorative cornices.
Decorative plasterwork such as cornices and ceiling roses are one of the most sought after features of period homes. They have a timeless charm and elegance.
The philanthropist Hamish Ogston CBE has donated £29m to boost heritage skills training in the UK, such as plastering, carpentry, roofing and stonemasonry.
Decorative plasterwork is an ornate architectural feature that dates back to the days of the Roman Empire, and it requires specialist restoration techniques.
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.
Listed buildings can fall into disrepair, as the Victorian Society has highlighted. But why do certain buildings become at risk despite extra legal protection?
