IHBC NewsBlog
Caithness Iron Age Stone Tower Conserved
The ruins of Ousdale Burn Broch, north of Helmsdale in Caithness, had fallen into further disrepair over the past 130 years.
The American Air Museum at Duxford has been listed Grade II*
Europe’s largest air museum and Britain’s best-preserved Second World War airfield – has been included in Grade II* listing, even though technically too recent.
West Dean College wins Sussex Heritage Trust Award 2020 for Roof Restoration
The College of Arts and Conservation has won the award for a for a project which provides or improves facilities for the community, including a £5.8M restoration of the College’s 126-year-old roof.
Stowe North Hall & WMF: A Step Closer to Completion
Completion of the restoration of Stowe House’s North Hall, largely funded by World Monuments Fund (WMF), came a step closer this summer with the installation of a statue of Mercury opposite the imposing Laocoön group installed last year.
IHBC CREATIVE Conservation Fund launched
The CREATIVE Conservation Fund helps the IHBC generate and distribute funds exclusively to deserving causes in built and historic environment conservation.
The tunnel near Plymouth with a nuclear secret
For years, there have been rumours whispered around Plymouth and Cornwall about so-called ‘nuclear tunnels’ that exist beneath the Tamar Valley.
141 bridges with ‘very poor’ rating remain open to avoid disruption
Just under half of England’s busiest bridges are severely defected or damaged, but have remained open due to concerns about an influx of traffic should repairs be ordered, it has been revealed.
IHBC’s new issue of 'Context' released, Oxford themed
The issue focusses on the future of an historic city – Oxford – and includes an introduction by Layla Moran MP, Chair of the new APPG on Conservation, People and Places which has the IHBC as its Secretariat.
Lawyers examine legality of planning approval for Stonehenge Tunnel
Opponents of the Stonehenge Tunnel have instructed lawyers to examine the legality of transport secretary Grant Shapps’ decision to give the scheme the green light.
'Unusual’ buildings index on DBW shows range of the world's built heritage
This index presents a range of fantastical, unusual, and bizarre buildings that have featured on Designing Buildings Wiki.
Featured articles
Radical new designs to control drinking after the first world war.
How the pub has changed dramatically since 1960.
The redevelopment potential of redundant industrial buildings. Book review.
Competing demands on Cambridge’s historic market square.
The Pattern of Traditional Roofing
Vernacular roofing across England and Wales. Book review.
Its buildings, food and festivities.
Their decline and recent revival.
Traditional buildings health check
A review of the HES pilot project.
The art of negotiation.
Composition, changes in practice and regional variations.
The line between propping up and reconstruction.
ONS should measure placemaking and its link to productivity.
Planning in a post-COVID world
28 leading bodies set out their vision for the future.
Historic England adds 216 entries to the 'at risk' register.
The recreation of Palmyra’s triumphal arch.
Protecting cultural heritage during armed conflict.
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