Westminster Abbey – Fraternité talk: When the English spoke French
Westminster AbbeyJoin James Robinson, Interim Director of Collections at the V&A, to discover the complex and interdependent relationship of England and Continental Europe during the Middle Ages. James Robinson, curator of the exhibition Medieval Treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum: When the English spoke French, will draw from the museum’s significant collection of medieval art to … Continue reading Westminster Abbey – Fraternité talk: When the English spoke French
CBCS – Cob Listed Building Survey training day – Devon
Why you should do this training day This training day is all about cob buildings. If you want to better understand how to survey a cob building, whether Listed or not, then this is for you. This house is Listed at Grade II*, despite its otherwise unassuming appearance from the street. There is … Continue reading CBCS – Cob Listed Building Survey training day – Devon
Mike Wye – A Slice of Lime
A Slice of Lime (approximately 1 hour including Q&A) 19th April 2024, 2pm This CPD introduces you to the history of lime, the “lime cycle”, types of building limes available, benefits, and example specifications. Peter Rollinson, Sustainable Insulation Team (& lime guru!)
C20 – Redditch New Town Walking Tour
Redditch Railway Station Redditch Railway Station, RedditchRedditch New Town Walking Tour Saturday 20 April 2024 Start time/place: 11.00am/Redditch Railway Station Finish time/place: 4.30pm/Redditch Railway Station Redditch New Town turns 60! A walking tour led by Paul Woodville focusses on the late modernist architecture and ‘green’ urban planning history of the New Town. In 1964, the small Worcestershire town of Redditch was designated … Continue reading C20 – Redditch New Town Walking Tour
IHBC East Midlands & Yorkshire Branch – The Kasbah: Conservation & Regeneration
*SAVE THE DATE* IHBC East Midlands and Yorkshire Branch are arranging a one day CPD event at Grimsby Docks known locally as the Kasbah. Grimsby was once the greatest fishing port in the world and later became the leading deep sea trawler port. The buildings and landscape of the Kasbah were central to this success. … Continue reading IHBC East Midlands & Yorkshire Branch – The Kasbah: Conservation & Regeneration
Heritage Lincolnshire & HTN – Heritage for the Future: East Midlands 2024
Lincolnshire Showground Lincolnshire Showground, LincolnTo compliment Build for the Future and to keep in line with Heritage Lincolnshire's charity mission, we are coming back for our second year of our sister event ‘Heritage for the Future; East Midlands.’ This event has been created to encourage local businesses, community groups, projects and individuals within the heritage industry to find out more about … Continue reading Heritage Lincolnshire & HTN – Heritage for the Future: East Midlands 2024
Docomomo – Modernism and Pleasure: Geoffrey Bawa in Sri Lanka
The Gallery 70 Cowcross Street, London, United KingdomA talk by Tony Fretton Tuesday April 23rd 2024, 1900hrs At The Gallery, London EC1, and streamed Geoffrey Bawa was remote from the development of post war modernism in Britain through his location, culture and financial independence, and he was not counted among the front runners such as the Smithsons. He was however friends with … Continue reading Docomomo – Modernism and Pleasure: Geoffrey Bawa in Sri Lanka
PKHT – 3 Hour Practical Gilding Masterclass
St John's Kirk Saint John's Place, PerthBe one of the first to stand next to the newly restored weathercock before he is reinstated on the spire of St John’s Kirk. Hear all about the restoration from the company responsible for his repair and regilding, and learn how to gild your very own piece to take home.
WMF – Coastal Connections Workshop 4: Mapping, Modelling and Monitoring
Join us to find out more about new techniques in mapping and environmental monitoring can inform the modelling of climate change and its impact on coastal heritage. We will look at a range of case studies, including those in the Dominican Republic and in the United Kingdom. Coastal Connections is a joint initiative between World … Continue reading WMF – Coastal Connections Workshop 4: Mapping, Modelling and Monitoring
ICOMOS-UK Wood Forum: Trouble in the Woods conference – The new ‘Locust Years’ & the destruction of ancient woodland heritage in the UK
The new ‘Locust Years’ & the destruction of ancient woodland heritage in the UK Chaired by Ian D. Rotherham and Ken Smith A 2-day seminar with the Landscape Conservation Forum Thursday 25 – Friday 26 April 2024 This two-day event begins in Day 1 by celebrating the remarkable and unique heritage of ancient woodlands. To … Continue reading ICOMOS-UK Wood Forum: Trouble in the Woods conference – The new ‘Locust Years’ & the destruction of ancient woodland heritage in the UK