Historic Buildings & Places
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We champion historic buildings and places of all ages and all types and work to provide a sustainable future for them.
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HB&P has launched Future Lab, a three-year project with the Heritage Innovation Lab Oxford, to explore responses to evolving heritage needs. This initiative combines academic research and practical insights to test new ideas, shaping the future of the sector.
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Salts Mill in Saltaire, West #Yorkshire, is a prime example of Victorian industrial #architecture, built in 1868. Its distinct chimney adds an Italianate touch to the landscape.
📷 : Foto43, CC BY 2.0
📷 : Foto43, CC BY 2.0
February 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Salts Mill in Saltaire, West #Yorkshire, is a prime example of Victorian industrial #architecture, built in 1868. Its distinct chimney adds an Italianate touch to the landscape.
📷 : Foto43, CC BY 2.0
📷 : Foto43, CC BY 2.0
Submissions are now open for the 2026 Stephen Croad Prize.
We’re inviting new, factually grounded research on historic buildings across the UK, including conservation and heritage crafts.
🏆 £600 prize
📅 Deadline: 31 May 2026
🔗 hbap.org.uk/2026-stephen...
We’re inviting new, factually grounded research on historic buildings across the UK, including conservation and heritage crafts.
🏆 £600 prize
📅 Deadline: 31 May 2026
🔗 hbap.org.uk/2026-stephen...
February 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Submissions are now open for the 2026 Stephen Croad Prize.
We’re inviting new, factually grounded research on historic buildings across the UK, including conservation and heritage crafts.
🏆 £600 prize
📅 Deadline: 31 May 2026
🔗 hbap.org.uk/2026-stephen...
We’re inviting new, factually grounded research on historic buildings across the UK, including conservation and heritage crafts.
🏆 £600 prize
📅 Deadline: 31 May 2026
🔗 hbap.org.uk/2026-stephen...
Parnham House, Dorset, a Grade I building severely damaged by fire in 2017 and is at high risk of further deterioration. HB&P supports efforts to stabilize the house and advises reversible measures to ensure potential future conservation options. 📷 © Sarah Smith (CC BY-SA 2.0), Parnham House, 2008.
February 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Parnham House, Dorset, a Grade I building severely damaged by fire in 2017 and is at high risk of further deterioration. HB&P supports efforts to stabilize the house and advises reversible measures to ensure potential future conservation options. 📷 © Sarah Smith (CC BY-SA 2.0), Parnham House, 2008.
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London has been a historic LGBTQ+ venue since the mid-20th century. Built between 1860 and 1862, it became significant post-World War II for hosting drag performances and social gatherings. In 2015, it was designated as Grade II listed.
📷: © Mike Quinn (cc-by-sa/2.0)
📷: © Mike Quinn (cc-by-sa/2.0)
February 1, 2026 at 9:11 AM
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London has been a historic LGBTQ+ venue since the mid-20th century. Built between 1860 and 1862, it became significant post-World War II for hosting drag performances and social gatherings. In 2015, it was designated as Grade II listed.
📷: © Mike Quinn (cc-by-sa/2.0)
📷: © Mike Quinn (cc-by-sa/2.0)
Rye Windmill in East Sussex is a Grade II listed smock mill. Though the original burned down in 1930, its rebuilt shell still tells the story of Rye’s milling past.
The windmill now welcomes guests as a B&B. Have you ever stayed here?
The windmill now welcomes guests as a B&B. Have you ever stayed here?
January 31, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Rye Windmill in East Sussex is a Grade II listed smock mill. Though the original burned down in 1930, its rebuilt shell still tells the story of Rye’s milling past.
The windmill now welcomes guests as a B&B. Have you ever stayed here?
The windmill now welcomes guests as a B&B. Have you ever stayed here?
That moment when a village tells its story all at once.
Robin Hood’s Bay isn’t just picturesque, it’s a living record of life and community and adaptation, layered house by house down to the sea.
📍 Robin Hood’s Bay, North #Yorkshire
Robin Hood’s Bay isn’t just picturesque, it’s a living record of life and community and adaptation, layered house by house down to the sea.
📍 Robin Hood’s Bay, North #Yorkshire
January 30, 2026 at 9:11 AM
That moment when a village tells its story all at once.
Robin Hood’s Bay isn’t just picturesque, it’s a living record of life and community and adaptation, layered house by house down to the sea.
📍 Robin Hood’s Bay, North #Yorkshire
Robin Hood’s Bay isn’t just picturesque, it’s a living record of life and community and adaptation, layered house by house down to the sea.
📍 Robin Hood’s Bay, North #Yorkshire
Bradford’s iconic Grade I listed Wool Exchange is for sale at auction with a guide price of £500,000. Currently home to Waterstones, the building continues to be a vibrant part of everyday life.
January 29, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Bradford’s iconic Grade I listed Wool Exchange is for sale at auction with a guide price of £500,000. Currently home to Waterstones, the building continues to be a vibrant part of everyday life.
📢 Deadline approaching: 4 February 2026.
The National Library of Wales, Welsh Government, and Cadw invite cultural or heritage organisations in Wales with listed buildings to express interest in a pilot project on building decarbonisation towards Net Zero. (1/2)
The National Library of Wales, Welsh Government, and Cadw invite cultural or heritage organisations in Wales with listed buildings to express interest in a pilot project on building decarbonisation towards Net Zero. (1/2)
January 28, 2026 at 8:11 AM
📢 Deadline approaching: 4 February 2026.
The National Library of Wales, Welsh Government, and Cadw invite cultural or heritage organisations in Wales with listed buildings to express interest in a pilot project on building decarbonisation towards Net Zero. (1/2)
The National Library of Wales, Welsh Government, and Cadw invite cultural or heritage organisations in Wales with listed buildings to express interest in a pilot project on building decarbonisation towards Net Zero. (1/2)
We’re pleased to welcome five students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute who have joined HB&P in London for 7 weeks to research financial & operational sustainability in #heritage #charities.
We look forward to sharing updates & insights as the project develops!
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We look forward to sharing updates & insights as the project develops!
🔗 hbap.org.uk/wpi-students...
January 27, 2026 at 3:38 PM
We’re pleased to welcome five students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute who have joined HB&P in London for 7 weeks to research financial & operational sustainability in #heritage #charities.
We look forward to sharing updates & insights as the project develops!
🔗 hbap.org.uk/wpi-students...
We look forward to sharing updates & insights as the project develops!
🔗 hbap.org.uk/wpi-students...
Look closely 👀
This close-up of #Lincoln Cathedral’s façade reveals centuries of craftsmanship carved into stone. From weathered details to finely worked figures, it’s a reminder that our #historic buildings reward slow looking as much as grand views.
What detail catches your eye first?
This close-up of #Lincoln Cathedral’s façade reveals centuries of craftsmanship carved into stone. From weathered details to finely worked figures, it’s a reminder that our #historic buildings reward slow looking as much as grand views.
What detail catches your eye first?
January 26, 2026 at 4:08 PM
A decision on Network Rail’s proposed redevelopment of #LiverpoolStreetStation could be made soon. The scheme would harm this historic station and subject passengers to a decade of disruption, while offering limited benefits & no improvements to train services.
More info: linktr.ee/saveliverpoo...
More info: linktr.ee/saveliverpoo...
January 22, 2026 at 2:44 PM
A decision on Network Rail’s proposed redevelopment of #LiverpoolStreetStation could be made soon. The scheme would harm this historic station and subject passengers to a decade of disruption, while offering limited benefits & no improvements to train services.
More info: linktr.ee/saveliverpoo...
More info: linktr.ee/saveliverpoo...
2025 was a milestone year for Historic Buildings & Places — our first full year as a CIO. Director Liz Power reflects on new partnerships, events, casework and the people who make it all possible.
Read more: hbap.org.uk/hbp-2025-a-y...
#HistoricBuildings #Heritage #Conservation #Charity
Read more: hbap.org.uk/hbp-2025-a-y...
#HistoricBuildings #Heritage #Conservation #Charity
January 20, 2026 at 12:40 PM
2025 was a milestone year for Historic Buildings & Places — our first full year as a CIO. Director Liz Power reflects on new partnerships, events, casework and the people who make it all possible.
Read more: hbap.org.uk/hbp-2025-a-y...
#HistoricBuildings #Heritage #Conservation #Charity
Read more: hbap.org.uk/hbp-2025-a-y...
#HistoricBuildings #Heritage #Conservation #Charity
The Grade I Moot Hall in Aldeburgh, #Suffolk, is a true #architectural treasure. Built in 1520, extended in 1654 and restored in 1854, its striking gables and historic staircase tell the story of a town shaped by centuries of change, and by the sea that has claimed much of #medieval Aldeburgh.
January 16, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The Grade I Moot Hall in Aldeburgh, #Suffolk, is a true #architectural treasure. Built in 1520, extended in 1654 and restored in 1854, its striking gables and historic staircase tell the story of a town shaped by centuries of change, and by the sea that has claimed much of #medieval Aldeburgh.
From priory to royal home to RAF HQ, Bentley Priory has shaped history. During the Battle of Britain, it was the nerve centre of Fighter Command. Today, its #architecture, gardens, and stories of courage and vision still inspire.
January 15, 2026 at 1:18 PM
From priory to royal home to RAF HQ, Bentley Priory has shaped history. During the Battle of Britain, it was the nerve centre of Fighter Command. Today, its #architecture, gardens, and stories of courage and vision still inspire.
St James Priory, Bristol, a Grade I listed former church and part of a Benedictine monastery founded in 1129.
We visited in 2024 and were struck by its incredible architecture and enduring story.
We visited in 2024 and were struck by its incredible architecture and enduring story.
January 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
St James Priory, Bristol, a Grade I listed former church and part of a Benedictine monastery founded in 1129.
We visited in 2024 and were struck by its incredible architecture and enduring story.
We visited in 2024 and were struck by its incredible architecture and enduring story.
Cardiff Castle is a striking example of Victorian Gothic Revival, reconstructed for the 3rd Marquess of Bute by William Burges in the 19th century. Highlights include the exquisite Arab Room in the Herbert Tower, considered one of Burges’s masterpieces, and the intricate windows of the Banquet Hall.
January 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Cardiff Castle is a striking example of Victorian Gothic Revival, reconstructed for the 3rd Marquess of Bute by William Burges in the 19th century. Highlights include the exquisite Arab Room in the Herbert Tower, considered one of Burges’s masterpieces, and the intricate windows of the Banquet Hall.
Historic Buildings & Places invites you to an online talk with Chris Skidmore on Tuesday 24th February 2026, 6–7pm, exploring the distinctive #architecture of #Quaker meeting houses.
📅 Reserve your place here: hbap.org.uk/online-talk-...
📅 Reserve your place here: hbap.org.uk/online-talk-...
January 12, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Historic Buildings & Places invites you to an online talk with Chris Skidmore on Tuesday 24th February 2026, 6–7pm, exploring the distinctive #architecture of #Quaker meeting houses.
📅 Reserve your place here: hbap.org.uk/online-talk-...
📅 Reserve your place here: hbap.org.uk/online-talk-...
56 Artillery Lane, Spitalfields, is thought to be the oldest Georgian shopfront in London, dating to around 1756. A true architectural gem!
#HistoricBuildingsAndPlaces #HistoricArchitecture #Architecture #London #Spitalfields
#HistoricBuildingsAndPlaces #HistoricArchitecture #Architecture #London #Spitalfields
January 11, 2026 at 9:11 AM
56 Artillery Lane, Spitalfields, is thought to be the oldest Georgian shopfront in London, dating to around 1756. A true architectural gem!
#HistoricBuildingsAndPlaces #HistoricArchitecture #Architecture #London #Spitalfields
#HistoricBuildingsAndPlaces #HistoricArchitecture #Architecture #London #Spitalfields
Join HB&P for an online training on the cleaning of historic building facades with Simon Collins, Thomann-Hanry.
📅 Thursday 12th February 2026, 6pm
Perfect for heritage professionals, #architects, and anyone interested in historic masonry care.
Sign up: hbap.org.uk/online-train...
📅 Thursday 12th February 2026, 6pm
Perfect for heritage professionals, #architects, and anyone interested in historic masonry care.
Sign up: hbap.org.uk/online-train...
January 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Join HB&P for an online training on the cleaning of historic building facades with Simon Collins, Thomann-Hanry.
📅 Thursday 12th February 2026, 6pm
Perfect for heritage professionals, #architects, and anyone interested in historic masonry care.
Sign up: hbap.org.uk/online-train...
📅 Thursday 12th February 2026, 6pm
Perfect for heritage professionals, #architects, and anyone interested in historic masonry care.
Sign up: hbap.org.uk/online-train...
No. 56 High Street, #Southampton, is a surprising sight with its richly ornamented, Grade II listed building from the late 19th century. Its design, inspired by Flemish #architecture, features a playful façade with fruit motifs, reflecting the building's commercial history.
January 9, 2026 at 9:11 AM
No. 56 High Street, #Southampton, is a surprising sight with its richly ornamented, Grade II listed building from the late 19th century. Its design, inspired by Flemish #architecture, features a playful façade with fruit motifs, reflecting the building's commercial history.
Spanning the River Cam, Cambridge, St John’s College’s Grade I listed bridge is a striking example of Neo-Gothic design. Built in the early 19th century, its elegant stone arches and ornate covered walkway make it one of the city’s most photographed and admired landmarks.
January 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Spanning the River Cam, Cambridge, St John’s College’s Grade I listed bridge is a striking example of Neo-Gothic design. Built in the early 19th century, its elegant stone arches and ornate covered walkway make it one of the city’s most photographed and admired landmarks.
There is still time to book!
Join our Ecclesiastical Caseworker, Matthew Saunders, as he shares recent cases he’s been working on and the approaches used to support the long-term care of historic places of worship.
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 6pm
Free to join: hbap.org.uk/churches-and...
Join our Ecclesiastical Caseworker, Matthew Saunders, as he shares recent cases he’s been working on and the approaches used to support the long-term care of historic places of worship.
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 6pm
Free to join: hbap.org.uk/churches-and...
January 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
There is still time to book!
Join our Ecclesiastical Caseworker, Matthew Saunders, as he shares recent cases he’s been working on and the approaches used to support the long-term care of historic places of worship.
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 6pm
Free to join: hbap.org.uk/churches-and...
Join our Ecclesiastical Caseworker, Matthew Saunders, as he shares recent cases he’s been working on and the approaches used to support the long-term care of historic places of worship.
📅 20 January 2026
⏰ 6pm
Free to join: hbap.org.uk/churches-and...
Step through history at Grade I listed Exchequergate, #Lincoln’s striking medieval gatehouse. Dating from the mid-14th century, it once formed part of the walls protecting the Cathedral precincts and housed rented shops beneath its arches.
January 6, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Step through history at Grade I listed Exchequergate, #Lincoln’s striking medieval gatehouse. Dating from the mid-14th century, it once formed part of the walls protecting the Cathedral precincts and housed rented shops beneath its arches.
As the year ends, we reflect on our 2025 talks and visits focused on Nurturing #Heritage and Railways & Industrial Heritage. Here's a small glimpse of our in-person events, thanks to everyone who explored these historic sites with us.
December 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
As the year ends, we reflect on our 2025 talks and visits focused on Nurturing #Heritage and Railways & Industrial Heritage. Here's a small glimpse of our in-person events, thanks to everyone who explored these historic sites with us.
St John’s, #Bemerton, showcases a unique artistic juxtaposition at its East End, where O'Connor's East Window (1860) contrasts with Eleanor Warre's Art Nouveau-style reredos (c.1905/1917) featuring medlar trees. A proposal to relocate the reredos was rejected by HB&P, affirming its celebrated place.
December 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
St John’s, #Bemerton, showcases a unique artistic juxtaposition at its East End, where O'Connor's East Window (1860) contrasts with Eleanor Warre's Art Nouveau-style reredos (c.1905/1917) featuring medlar trees. A proposal to relocate the reredos was rejected by HB&P, affirming its celebrated place.