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−	An ~~Architectural Historian~~ is someone who studies ~~Architectural~~ history, ~~which is~~ a sub-discipline of architecture that focuses on historical contexts. ~~This specific role~~ may involve working as a consultant on an advisory level to private clients, public bodies and institutions within and outside of architectural or planning offices.	+	An architectural historian is someone who studies or is an expert in architectural history, a sub-discipline of architecture that focuses on historical contexts. As well as research, writing and teaching, it may involve working as a consultant in an advisory level to private clients, public bodies and institutions within and outside of architectural or planning offices.

−	The subject may cover a broad range of related areas such as history, art history and culture, urban planning, archaeology, building design and engineering, as well as sustainability, in terms of building materials, design, renovation, retrofit and restoration. As a discipline it may also cover more recent architectural history of the 20th Century.	+	The subject may cover a broad range of related areas such as history, art history and culture, urban planning, archaeology, building design and engineering, as well as sustainability, in terms of building materials, design, renovation, retrofit and restoration. As a discipline it may also cover the more recent architectural history of the 20th Century.

−	One of the ~~most well~~ known ~~Architectural Historian from~~ the UK ~~was~~ Sir Nikolaus Pevsner CBE FBA, born in January 1902 ~~and~~ died in August 1983. He was a German-British art and architectural historian who was ~~best known~~ for his ~~work called~~ The Buildings of England, which was first published in 1951, on the subject of Cornwall. The series continued to cover every county of England with 46 volumes, and remains a classic and widely-acclaimed architectural and cultural history ~~of the English counties~~. There ~~continues~~ to be a great number of active ~~Architectural Historians of Great Britain and Northern Ireland~~, covering a broad range of historical periods of buildings and construction~~, including the twentieth century.~~	+	One of the best-known architectural historian in the UK is Sir Nikolaus Pevsner CBE FBA, born in January 1902 (died in August 1983). He was a German-British art and architectural historian who was recognised for his series 'The Buildings of England', which was first published in 1951, on the subject of Cornwall. The series continued to cover every county of England with 46 volumes, and remains a classic and widely-acclaimed architectural and cultural history. There continue to be a great number of active architectural historians in the UK, covering a broad range of historical periods, buildings and construction types

−	The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain is an educational charity dedicated to furthering the knowledge of architectural history ~~through~~ advancing research, education and learning. It was established in 1956 when it became an autonomous society representing the UK~~, it~~ had existed for some years previous to that as a chapter of the American Society of Architectural Historians. It disseminates knowledge to public and professional audiences through programming, guidance and support, advocating for its members and the discipline in heritage, architectural and educational settings.	+	The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain is an educational charity dedicated to furthering the knowledge of architectural history by advancing research, education and learning. It was established in 1956 when it became an autonomous society representing the UK. It had existed for some years previous to that as a chapter of the American Society of Architectural Historians. It disseminates knowledge to public and professional audiences through programming, guidance and support, advocating for its members and the discipline in heritage, architectural and educational settings.

−	The Institute of Historic Building Conservation, established in 1997 ~~and~~ see's it role in supporting and accrediting built and historic environment conservation specialists while promoting the public and charitable benefits of conservation~~. The year 2022 marks quarter of a century since its incorporation as a professional body~~.<br />	+	The Institute of Historic Building Conservation, established in 1997 see's it role in supporting and accrediting built and historic environment conservation specialists while promoting the public and charitable benefits of conservation.<br />
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−	The Twentieth Century Society (C20) is a British charity with interests that focus on 20th-century Britain, concerned with the preservation of architectural heritage ~~after~~ 1914 onwards. It campaigns to save outstanding buildings and ~~design~~ that have shaped the British landscape ~~after said date~~ both iconic buildings, and little-known gems, considered as irreplaceable and under threat.	+	The Twentieth Century Society (C20) is a British charity with interests that focus on 20th-century Britain, concerned with the preservation of architectural heritage from 1914 onwards. It campaigns to save outstanding buildings and designs that have shaped the British landscape - both iconic buildings, and little-known gems, considered irreplaceable and under threat.

−	There are a number of other regional and specialist organisations concerned with research, education and protection of what is interpreted as the historical fabric of cities, towns and villages ~~across the United Kingdom and Ireland~~.	+	There are a number of other regional and specialist organisations concerned with research, education and protection of what is interpreted as the historical fabric of cities, towns and villages.

−	= External ~~and related links~~ =	+	= External references =

−	[https://www.sahgb.org.uk/who-we-are https://www.sahgb.org.uk]	+	* [https://www.sahgb.org.uk/who-we-are https://www.sahgb.org.uk]
−		+	* [https://ihbc.org.uk https://ihbc.org.uk]
−	[https://ihbc.org.uk https://ihbc.org.uk]	+	* [https://c20society.org.uk https://c20society.org.uk]
−		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Conservation_wiki https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Conservation_wiki]
−	[https://c20society.org.uk https://c20society.org.uk]	+
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−	[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Conservation_wiki https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Conservation_wiki]	+

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	The Twentieth Century Society (C20) is a British charity with interests that focus on 20th-century Britain, concerned with the preservation of architectural heritage after 1914 onwards. It campaigns to save outstanding buildings and design that have shaped the British landscape after said date both iconic buildings, and little-known gems, considered as irreplaceable and under threat.		The Twentieth Century Society (C20) is a British charity with interests that focus on 20th-century Britain, concerned with the preservation of architectural heritage after 1914 onwards. It campaigns to save outstanding buildings and design that have shaped the British landscape after said date both iconic buildings, and little-known gems, considered as irreplaceable and under threat.

−	There are a number of other regional and specialist organisations concerned with research, education and protection of what is interpreted as the historical fabric of cities, towns and villages across the United ~~Kingdon~~ and ~~Northern Ireand~~.	+	There are a number of other regional and specialist organisations concerned with research, education and protection of what is interpreted as the historical fabric of cities, towns and villages across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

	= External and related links =		= External and related links =

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	One of the most well known Architectural Historian from the UK was Sir Nikolaus Pevsner CBE FBA, born in January 1902 and died in August 1983. He was a German-British art and architectural historian who was best known for his work called The Buildings of England, which was first published in 1951, on the subject of Cornwall. The series continued to cover every county of England with 46 volumes, and remains a classic and widely-acclaimed architectural and cultural history of the English counties. There continues to be a great number of active Architectural Historians of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, covering a broad range of historical periods of buildings and construction, including the twentieth century.		One of the most well known Architectural Historian from the UK was Sir Nikolaus Pevsner CBE FBA, born in January 1902 and died in August 1983. He was a German-British art and architectural historian who was best known for his work called The Buildings of England, which was first published in 1951, on the subject of Cornwall. The series continued to cover every county of England with 46 volumes, and remains a classic and widely-acclaimed architectural and cultural history of the English counties. There continues to be a great number of active Architectural Historians of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, covering a broad range of historical periods of buildings and construction, including the twentieth century.

−	The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain is an educational charity dedicated to furthering the knowledge of architectural history through advancing research, education and learning. Disseminating that knowledge to public and professional audiences through programming, guidance and support, content production and publishing. Advocating for its members and the discipline in heritage, architectural and higher-educational settings.	+	The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain is an educational charity dedicated to furthering the knowledge of architectural history through advancing research, education and learning. It was established in 1956 when it became an autonomous society representing the UK, it had existed for some years previous to that as a chapter of the American Society of Architectural Historians. It disseminates knowledge to public and professional audiences through programming, guidance and support, advocating for its members and the discipline in heritage, architectural and educational settings.
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−	~~The Society~~ was established in 1956 when it became an autonomous society representing the UK, it had existed for some years previous to that as a chapter of the American Society of Architectural Historians. ~~Early~~ and ~~active members included Sir John Summerson~~, ~~Sir Howard Colvin~~, ~~Dorothy Stroud, Helen Rosenau, Christopher Hussey, John Gloag, Bruce Allsopp~~ and ~~William A Singleton.~~	+
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−	~~William A Singleton belonged to~~ the ~~Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies,~~ in ~~York~~, which became the unofficial home of the Society which is today has its headquarters based in London. The society is governed by a constitution which is contained in its Articles of Association, it is overseen by an Executive Committee, who also serve as trustees of the charity, elected by the members annually at the General Meeting.	+

	The Institute of Historic Building Conservation, established in 1997 and see's it role in supporting and accrediting built and historic environment conservation specialists while promoting the public and charitable benefits of conservation. The year 2022 marks quarter of a century since its incorporation as a professional body.<br />		The Institute of Historic Building Conservation, established in 1997 and see's it role in supporting and accrediting built and historic environment conservation specialists while promoting the public and charitable benefits of conservation. The year 2022 marks quarter of a century since its incorporation as a professional body.<br />

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An Architectural Historian is someone who studies Architectural history, which is a sub-discipline of architecture that focuses on historical contexts. This specific role may involve working as a consultant on an advisory level to private clients, public bodies and institutions within and outside of architectural or planning offices.

The subject may cover a broad range of related areas such as history, art history and culture, urban planning, archaeology, building design and engineering, as well as sustainability, in terms of building materials, design, renovation, retrofit and restoration. As a discipline it may also cover more recent architectural history of the 20th Century.

One of the most well known Architectural Historian from the UK was Sir Nikolaus Pevsner CBE FBA, born in January 1902 and died in August 1983. He was a German-British art and architectural historian who was best known for his work called The Buildings of England, which was first published in 1951, on the subject of Cornwall. The series continued to cover every county of England with 46 volumes, and remains a classic and widely-acclaimed architectural and cultural history of the English counties. There continues to be a great number of active Architectural Historians of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, covering a broad range of historical periods of buildings and construction, including the twentieth century.

The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain is an educational charity dedicated to furthering the knowledge of architectural history through advancing research, education and learning. Disseminating that knowledge to public and professional audiences through programming, guidance and support, content production and publishing. Advocating for its members and the discipline in heritage, architectural and higher-educational settings.

The Society was established in 1956 when it became an autonomous society representing the UK, it had existed for some years previous to that as a chapter of the American Society of Architectural Historians. Early and active members included Sir John Summerson, Sir Howard Colvin, Dorothy Stroud, Helen Rosenau, Christopher Hussey, John Gloag, Bruce Allsopp and William A Singleton.

William A Singleton belonged to the Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, in York, which became the unofficial home of the Society which is today has its headquarters based in London. The society is governed by a constitution which is contained in its Articles of Association, it is overseen by an Executive Committee, who also serve as trustees of the charity, elected by the members annually at the General Meeting.

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation, established in 1997 and see's it role in supporting and accrediting built and historic environment conservation specialists while promoting the public and charitable benefits of conservation. The year 2022 marks quarter of a century since its incorporation as a professional body.<br />
<br />
The Twentieth Century Society (C20) is a British charity with interests that focus on 20th-century Britain, concerned with the preservation of architectural heritage after 1914 onwards. It campaigns to save outstanding buildings and design that have shaped the British landscape after said date both iconic buildings, and little-known gems, considered as irreplaceable and under threat.

There are a number of other regional and specialist organisations concerned with research, education and protection of what is interpreted as the historical fabric of cities, towns and villages across the United Kingdon and Northern Ireand.

= External and related links =

[https://www.sahgb.org.uk/who-we-are https://www.sahgb.org.uk]

[https://ihbc.org.uk https://ihbc.org.uk]

[https://c20society.org.uk https://c20society.org.uk]

[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Conservation_wiki https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Conservation_wiki]

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