4th Nov, 2025
In this beautifully illustrated talk, incorporating many original documents, the untold story of Manchester's extensive involvement in the Arts and Crafts movement will be revealed.
"; fcontent[1]="4th Nov, 2025
Join us for a fascinating online talk with Amber Patrick, Historic Buildings Places' industrial casework officer, as she explores the form and function of the malthouse.In this talk Amber will argue that there have always been distinct patterns based on the need for an efficient and successful malting process. This is evident in early malthouse layouts and continued to apply throughout the industry's history, even when, externally, malthouses were no longer recognisable as such. Despite being distinct, these designs curiously do not appear to be confined to specific regions but were generally widespread.
"; fcontent[2]="5-7 Nov, 2025
West Dean and Weald Downland Living Museum The art of traditional wood grainingLearn how to produce finished examples of faux wood graining on boards ready to take away and keep for your portfolio on this CPD-accredited two-day course.
"; fcontent[3]="6th Nov, 2025
Now in its 16th year, Heritage Debate brings sector leaders, professionals and volunteers together to share cross-sector insights, make connections and find solutions to the key challenges facing heritage today. This year, Heritage Debate will tackle one of the most significant shifts in governance affecting our sector in a generation. With local government reorganisation on the horizon, new mayoral powers emerging, and communities gaining new rights to shape their places, we ask is bringing decision-making closer to home the key to unlocking heritage's full potential
"; fcontent[4]="6th Nov, 2025
Branch AGM followed by lunch and talks. Take a tour of the town and see the seaside regeneration project. More details to follow soon.
"; fcontent[5]="6th Nov, 2025
Without spars thatchers can't thatch There is currently an identified skills and materials shortage to access coppice and make spars in sufficient numbers to support thatchers in the UK. The National Trust and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, in conjunction with the National Society ofMaster Thatchers and National Coppice Federation and others are taking steps to address this.At the event 8 bursary students wishing to add spar making to their thatching or coppicing skill set will have an opportunity to attend a free training taster day making hazel spars for thatching. Other places will be available for architects, surveyors, houseowners conservation officers to learn about sustaining thatch traditions and the heritage skills of coppicing and spar making.
"; fcontent[6]="7th Nov, 2025
This CPD introduces you to the history of lime, the 'lime cycle', types of building limes available, benefits and example specifications.
"; fcontent[7]="10th Nov, 2025
In this joint lecture with Scotlands Garden and Landscape Heritage, Professor Aonghus MacKechnie will take us on a tour of Scotland, geographically, over time, and across political and cultural movements. From the medieval West Highlands and Gaelic society, the talk ranges through Early Modern Scotland, the exploitation of history and the 'signage' used by the Stewart monarchy, through to post-1660s classicism moving then on to the Ages of Romanticism and Improvement, and that of militarism after the Battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715.
"; fcontent[8]="12th Nov, 2025
Our 'Old House to Eco-house' course programmes are aimed at those eager to gain the specific expertise required to design and implement sensitive retrofit strategies appropriate to older buildings. We offer the three standalone courses face-to-face on our RAU campus at Swindon, each over one day. The course on this date is about retrofitting historic windows.
"; fcontent[9]="13th Nov, 2025
Running across two sessions on the 13th and 20th November 2025, join HTN to gain an awareness of the cause and impacts of climate change and an understanding of carbon emissions. Carbon literacy is a key way for individuals, teams and organisations to begin to take steps towards reducing their carbon emissions and become more environmentally sustainable.
"; fcontent[10]="13th Nov, 2025
This session explores how meaningful placemaking and community consultation can strengthen heritage-led regeneration and ensure that cultural and capital projects deliver long-term, inclusive benefits. As councils and community organisations work to revitalise historic places, engaging diverse communities and building local ownership is critical to long- term success.An expert panel will share practical approaches to consultation, co-design, and participation. Case studies will demonstrate how councils and community organisations have successfully involved local voices in shaping projects, from early visioning through to delivery, leading to more resilient, relevant, and celebrated outcomes.Designed for councils and organisations working in regeneration, planning, culture, community development, and engagement, this session will offer insight into how to build trust, reach underrepresented groups, and embed social value into place-based projects. It will also consider how cultural activity can act as a gateway to participation, bringing communities into the heart of regeneration processes.
"; fcontent[11]="14th Nov, 2025
This CPD gives an introduction to a range of natural insulation products, applications and benefits.Run by Tom Carruthers, sustainable insulation specialist.
"; fcontent[12]="14th Nov, 2025
Hosted jointly by the STBA and IHBC Technical Panel BS 401042025, which has recently launched, provides a comprehensive, risk based methodology for assessing dwellings before retrofit works are carried out- ensuring projects are based on sound, standardised practice.Join our experts as they introduce the new standard and describe its implications to assessing and retrofitting traditional and heritage buildings.
"; fcontent[13]="17th Nov, 2025
Master the art of writing high-quality Heritage Impact Assessments, essential for listed building consent applications.
"; fcontent[14]="17th Nov, 2025
The Astonishing Rise of England's Greatest Warrior King, Henry V.Join CCT and bestselling historian and broadcaster, Dan Jones, for an evening of compelling storytelling as he brings to life the remarkable story of Henry V warrior king, military commander, and one of England's most iconic monarchs.This special event forms part of the Churches Conservation Trust's Annual Lecture series, where history and heritage meet. Dan will explore not only the dramatic events of Henry V's reign, including the legendary Battle of Agincourt, but also the cultural and religious world he inhabited a world shaped by faith, ritual and the enduring presence of the parish church.As the national charity caring for historic churches at risk, the Churches Conservation Trust preserves sites that would have been familiar in Henry's time, many adorned with exquisite medieval wall paintings.
"; fcontent[15]="17th Nov, 2025
Dr Moses Jenkins is a Project Manager at HES, and the author of the books 'The Scottish Brick Industry' and 'Survey and Assessment of Traditionally Constructed Brickwork'. In this talk he will be using HES Archives to discuss the role of the brick in building Scotland's heritage.Scotland has many excellent examples of traditionally constructed brick buildings. From the iconic Templeton's Carpet Factory in Glasgow to windswept North Unst lighthouse and countless other examples, brickwork is an important part of our built heritage.After this talk there will be an opportunity to view archive images related to the talk.
"; fcontent[16]="19th Nov, 2025
Join Historic Buildings Places on Zoom for their free Casework Review, exploring recent secular and ecclesiastical casework. Their secular caseworker, Ross Anthony, will highlight key cases and show how HBP has supported the sustainable adaptation of heritage assets in their role as a statutory consultee. This event offers valuable insight into how HBP help ensure the future of historic buildings while respecting their significance and community value.
"; fcontent[17]="19th Nov, 2025
This workshop is designed and structured for students who have had no previous experience, and for those with some knowledge of the crafts associated with decorative paint techniques to gain a more in-depth understanding of the ancient art of faux marbling.
"; fcontent[18]="20th Nov, 2025
This morning course is aimed at archaeologists and heritage professionals who use, write or commission archaeological desk-based assessments DBAs.It will address the different elements of a DBA to equip delegates with insight into and an understanding ofexactly what DBAs are and when they are required their main purpose the contents of a DBA how they fit in within the stages of development and how they can be used to provide meaningful assessment of significance and potential for impact of a development to archaeological significance.
"; fcontent[19]="21st Nov, 2025
This CPD provides an insight into the foam glass manufacturing process, data highlights, applications and case studies including limecrete floor systems.Run by Peter Rollinson, sustainable insulation specialist.
"; fcontent[20]="24th Nov, 2025
Presented by leading building conservation professionals, this course explores British and international approaches to the conservation of old buildings. The programme is underpinned by the SPAB philosophy of repair and maintenance, as set out in the SPAB Approach.Through a series of recorded lectures, virtual site visits and online QA sessions you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the repair, maintenance and conservation of old buildings.The online format means you'll benefit from an extended learning period from 27 October until January, so you can study at a time and place that's right for you. You'll also be able to interact with the specialists, site visit hosts and other participants via our live, online QA sessions throughout the week of 24 - 28 November.
"; fcontent[21]="25th Nov, 2025
Join SAVE at the VA for their 50th anniversary lecture, where Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud unveils his manifesto for the imagination. He will call for radical change in how we value places and show, through landmark stories, that saving buildings protects community, identity and the environment.Join them online if you can't be there in person
"; fcontent[22]="26th Nov, 2025
In 187073 a young Canadian architectural student, Frank Darling 18501923, was employed in London in the office of George Edmund Street. After his return to Canada, he became a leading exponent of Edwardian Baroque and one of the country's most prominent architects, responsible in particular for many of Toronto's key buildings, including the headquarters of the Bank of Montreal and the University of Toronto's Convocation Hall. David Winterton's Toronto Edwardian, the first monograph on Darling, will be published by McGill-Queen's University Press in the autumn.
"; fcontent[23]="26th Nov, 2025
Members of Historic Environment Scotland's Heritage Team will discuss how they manage change to Scotland's built heritage, both in strategic terms as well as practical matters. This includes how proposals to alter listed buildings or build new developments in conservation areas are reviewed, considered and determined both fairly and transparently.A networking lunch will provide you with the opportunity to continue discussions and explore the Engine Shed.Our full-day experience includes an afternoon tour through Stirling's Old Town to discuss recent developments in the conservation area, key buildings of concern for the council and other matters affecting the significance of the city's historic townscape.
"; fcontent[24]="1st Dec, 2025
This year's lecture will be given by the Society's new President, Prof Diarmaid MacCulloch on Monday 1 December at St James-the-Less, London SW1V 2PS. He will be talking about 'Pevsner and me', based around his own experiences in visiting churches with Pevsner's idiosyncratic commentaries.
"; fcontent[25]="2nd Dec, 2025
Although his fame today rests largely on his distinguished Aesthetic Movement furniture and friendships with Oscar Wilde and J.M. Whistler, throughout his life E.W. Godwin 183386 styled himself 'architect' above and before anything else. Although the legacy of his buildings is relatively small, his architectural design reached unmatched heights of creativity and distinctiveness, whether in his early years as a leading exponent of Ruskinian Gothic at Northampton Town Hall or in his radical approach to domestic design in his later artists' studio houses in Chelsea.
"; fcontent[26]="10th Dec, 2025
Our 'Old House to Eco-house' course programmes are aimed at those eager to gain the specific expertise required to design and implement sensitive retrofit strategies appropriate to older buildings. We offer the three standalone courses face-to-face on our RAU campus at Swindon, each over one day. The course on this date is about installing renewables in historic buildings.
"; fcontent[27]="14th Jan, 2026
These 'Old House to Eco-house' course programmes are aimed at those eager to gain the specific expertise required to design and implement sensitive retrofit strategies appropriate to older buildings. The RAU offer the three standalone courses face-to-face on campus at Swindon, each over one day. The course on this date is about retrofitting historic windows.
"; fcontent[28]="20th Jan, 2026
Join HBP on Zoom to hear about some of their most recent ecclesiastical casework and learn how the Society has supported the adaptation of places of worship in our role as a statutory consultee.Our Ecclesiastical Caseworker, Matthew Saunders, will present details of recent cases he has been working on, highlighting the practical and sensitive approaches taken to ensure the long-term care of these historic buildings.
"; fcontent[29]="30-31 Jan, 2026
Meet the biggest collection of listed building suppliers and experts under one roof.If you are maintaining, altering or renovating your listed property or even looking to buy one The Listed Property Show is not to be missedIncluding the Energy Efficiency Feature focusing on the challenges and solutions of sensitively retrofitting your listed property.
"; fcontent[30]="12th Feb, 2026
This course is aimed at individuals working on, managing, or curating archaeological field investigations. Participants will explore how the investigation of soils, sediments, and other geological materials can provide invaluable insights into past human environments, settlement patterns, and cultural landscapes. The course will be delivered by Professor Keith Wilkinson of the University of Winchester's commercial arm, ARCA.
"; fcontent[31]="24th Feb, 2026
Join HBP for an online talk on Quaker Meeting Houses with Chris Skidmore. This talk will explore the distinctive architectural features of Quaker meeting houses and their evolution over more than four centuries.
"; fcontent[32]="26th Feb, 2026
This morning lecture will provide an in-depth introduction to the history of timber-framed buildings. The first talk will explore the history of timber-framed buildings and the technological, economic and social changes that can occur as a result of the varying phases of this typology. In the second talk you will learn how to 'read' a timber-framed house by recognising their essential features, analysing and dating them. The course will be provided by Tim Howson, Conservation Officer for Maldon District Council and member of the Essex Historic Buildings Group.
"; fcontent[33]="11th Mar, 2026
This course is aimed at Historic Environment Professionals who wish to understand more about the public inquiry process and producing a proof of evidence. The first session will provide an overview of the public inquiry process from an appeal being made through to giving evidence at the inquiry. The second session will look at the different documents forming part of the inquiry which the expert witness will be expected to complete or contribute to. We will also discuss the timeframes these documents are typically expected and tips for how to structure them.
"; fcontent[34]="12th Mar, 2026
Join HBP and the Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre for a fascinating discussion about the future of the former Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue a beautiful listed Victorian building and the only remaining purpose-built synagogue in Wales.
"; fcontent[35]="17th Mar, 2026
Discover the rich history and remarkable architecture of this medieval treasure, founded in 1089 in the Romanesque style and transformed in the 1300s under Edward III into the Perpendicular style. Highlights include the world-famous Cloister and the spectacular stained glass Great East Window in the Quire.Well also descend to the Crypt to explore the passages and side chapels used by monks nearly 900 years ago.A special feature of the visit is a behind-the-scenes tour of the Stonemasons Workshop, where traditional heritage crafts are demonstrated and the team shares insights into ongoing restoration projects.
"; fcontent[36]="19th Mar, 2026
This day course is aimed at anybody interested in or involved with timber repairs. The first talk will cover identification and repair methods, both modern and historic. The process of repairs and risk mitigation will also be discussed with reference to real life case studies. The second session will allow students the opportunity to see examples of timbers and the tools best suited to repair them up close. There will also be a tour of the Grade I-listed, thirteenth-century timber-framed barns on site at Cressing Temple. The course will be delivered by Rick Lewis of Traditional Oak Carpentry.
"; fcontent[37]="23rd Apr, 2026
This half-day course will provide an overview of lithics in archaeology, and the methods and approaches to their identification and analysis. It will explore the key attributes of worked flint, changing technologies used to knap flint and lithics' context within archaeological practice. The course will also cover typologies and will showcase some local sites and examples within Essex to provide insight to what is typically found in this area. The course will be led by Adam Wightman, Fieldwork Manager of the Colchester Archaeological Trust,
"; fcontent[38]="27th Sep, 2026
Join hundreds of community heritage leaders in Belfast and Armagh for three days of networking, discussion, learning, exploration. More info nearer the time.
"; fcontent[39]="1st Nov, 2026
Join the SPAB Dorset Group for a special foray into Devon to visit to Stedcombe House, Axmouth. Guided by owners Paul and Sybella Zisman, this is a chance to learn about their work on this Grade I listed 17th-century house and its Grade II listed Victorian lodge.The owners are embarking on a programme of which will upgrade the services to the building, with sustainability and green energy green energy very much at the fore of their thinking. This naturally has repercussions for the whole building. They also have plans for rejuvenaton of the grounds. Works to the Lodge are underway and we will be able to view the outside.
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