United Kingdom (Organizations)

United Kingdom Sites:

Carved Stones Advisor Project Carved Stones Advisor Project: Dedicated to promoting the enjoyment and protection of Scottish graveyards. (United Kingdom) http://www.scottishgraveyards.org.uk The Phoenix Trust The Phoenix Trust: The Phoenix Trust acquires, repairs and finds new uses for major historic buildings which might otherwise fall into decay or face demolition, for the benefit of the community. (United Kingdom) http://www.thephoenixtrust.org.uk Institute of Historic Building Conservation Institute of Historic Building Conservation: The professional institute which represents conservation professionals in the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Quarterly magazine 'Context'. (United Kingdom) http://www.ihbc.org.uk/ Friends of City Churches Friends of City Churches: Aims to foster awareness of City of London churches and ensure their preservation. Features a clickable map and index leading to details of opening hours. (United Kingdom) http://www.london-city-churches.org.uk/ The Lutyens Trust The Lutyens Trust: An educational charity which acts as a source of information and help on the care and maintenance of the works of Sir Edwin Lutyens. Biography, chronology, works and bibliography. (United Kingdom) http://www.lutyenstrust.org.uk Landmark Trust Landmark Trust: A charity which rescues buildings of historic interest or architectural importance and gives them a new life by making them available to stay in for holidays. The official site gives sample pages from the handbook. (United Kingdom) http://www.landmarktrust.co.uk Conference on Training in Architectural Conservation Conference on Training in Architectural Conservation: A UK-registered charity that aims to improve the standard of education for everyone involved in conservation including professionals, craftspeople and building owners. (United Kingdom) http://www.cotac.org.uk/ Heritage Information Heritage Information: A charitable trust that provides an online vetted register of specialists in the conservation of historic buildings, together with a database of product and material suppliers, news, courses, events and a bookshop. (United Kingdom) http://www.heritageinformation.org.uk Ancient Monuments Society Ancient Monuments Society: Dedicated to the study and conservation of ancient monuments, historic buildings and fine old craftsmanship in the UK. Aims, officers, membership, casework, lecture series and publications. (United Kingdom) http://www.ancientmonumentssociety.org.uk/ Capel: The Chapels Heritage Society Capel: The Chapels Heritage Society: Capel encourages the study and preservation of the Nonconformist chapels of Wales. Hosted by RCAHMW. (United Kingdom) http://www.rcahmw.org.uk/capele.html Ulster Architectural Heritage Society Ulster Architectural Heritage Society: Promotes the appreciation and conservation of architecture from the prehistoric to the present in the nine counties of Ulster. (United Kingdom) http://freespace.virgin.net/mp.hearth/ National Piers Society National Piers Society: Promoting and sustaining interest in the preservation and continued enjoyment of Seaside Piers. News, images of surviving and lost British piers. (United Kingdom) http://www.piers.co.uk/ Georgian Group Georgian Group: The group campaigns against the neglect, maltreatment and destruction of Georgian buildings, parks and gardens in England and Wales. Activities, publications, invitation to join. (United Kingdom) http://www.georgiangroup.org.uk Friends of St Mary's Church, Cricklade Friends of St Mary's Church, Cricklade: Aims to raise funds for the care and maintenance of the church. Membership form, constitution, newsletters, church history. (United Kingdom) http://tetlow.screaming.net The Regency Society The Regency Society: A registered charity which campaigns for the preservation and enhancement of the historic architecture of Brighton and Hove. Issues, events, lectures, newsletter. (United Kingdom) http://www.regencysociety.co.uk The Industrial Buildings Preservation Trust The Industrial Buildings Preservation Trust: IBPT takes on buildings of historical significance that have no future in the ordinary market place. Aims, board. (United Kingdom) http://www.ibpt.org.uk The International Council on Monuments and Sites: UK The International Council on Monuments and Sites: UK: The UK section of the international non-governmental organization of professionals, dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites. (United Kingdom) http://www.icomos.org/uk/ Round Tower Churches Society Round Tower Churches Society: Works for the preservation of churches with round towers, mostly found in East Anglia, and investigates their history. Council members, application to join, churches to visit, tour programme. (United Kingdom) http://www.roundtowers.org.uk/ Cathedral Camps Cathedral Camps: Young volunteers conserving Britain's architectural treasures. Information, volunteer comment, photo gallery, forum. English and Italian language options. (United Kingdom) http://www.cathedralcamps.org.uk/ The Twentieth Century Society The Twentieth Century Society: Aims to safeguard the heritage of architecture and design in Britain from 1914 onwards. Aims, history, activities, casework, news, publications and membership of the society. (United Kingdom) http://www.c20society.demon.co.uk/ The Victorian Society The Victorian Society: Campaigns for the preservation of Victorian and Edwardian buildings in England and Wales. (United Kingdom) http://www.victorian-society.org.uk The Churches Conservation Trust The Churches Conservation Trust: Over 300 historic churches throughout England for people to visit, with search facilities via county, region and key features. (United Kingdom) http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/ Trevithick Trust Trevithick Trust: For the preservation the historical, architectural and engineering heritage of Cornish mining, engineering and related industries. Manages Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen Lighthouse and Porthcurno Telegraph Museum. Hosted by Cornwall Online. (United Kingdom) http://www.cornwall-online.co.uk/trevithick-trust/Welcome.html The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings: Founded by William Morris in 1877 to counteract the destructive 'restoration' of medieval buildings by Victorian architects. Activities, publications, events, course for home owners. (United Kingdom) http://www.spab.org.uk/ Architectural Heritage Fund Architectural Heritage Fund: Helps voluntary and community groups to repair and regenerate historic buildings, with grants, loans, advice and publications. (United Kingdom) http://www.ahfund.org.uk Hearth Hearth: A charity that restores historic buildings in Northern Ireland that are at risk, and provides social housing for rent. Projects, news, tenant pages. (United Kingdom) http://www.hearth-housing.org.uk/ Historic Chapels Trust Historic Chapels Trust: The Historic Chapels Trust aims to take into ownership and preserve redundant chapels and other places of worship in England of outstanding architectural and historic interest. (United Kingdom) http://www.hct.org.uk/ Dundee Historic Environment Trust Dundee Historic Environment Trust: Promotes and encourages the preservation and understanding of historic buildings in Dundee, Scotland, through the provision of grants, information and events. (United Kingdom) http://www.dhet.org.uk Jersey Heritage Trust Jersey Heritage Trust: An independent organisation which receives an annual grant from the States of Jersey to support its running costs. Responsible for the island's major historic sites and museums. (United Kingdom) http://www.jerseyheritagetrust.org/ Association of Preservation Trusts Association of Preservation Trusts: Representative body for building preservation trusts in the United Kingdom. Offers its members practical advice and support. Sources of finance, success stories, conference, meetings, newsletter. (United Kingdom) http://www.heritage.co.uk/apt/ Maintain our Heritage Maintain our Heritage: A not-for-profit organisation conducting a research programme into the benefits of regular maintenance and a pilot service in the Bath area. Includes research findings. (United Kingdom) http://www.maintainourheritage.co.uk SAVE Britain's Heritage SAVE Britain's Heritage: Conservation group campaigning for endangered historic buildings. News, achievements, publications list, buildings at risk register. (United Kingdom) http://www.savebritainsheritage.org/main.htm Colchester Civic Society Colchester Civic Society: Aims to help preserve, develop and improve local amenities. Policies, officers, activities. (United Kingdom) http://www.colchestercivicsociety.org.uk/ Save Stonehenge Save Stonehenge: A campaign against upgrading the A303 road through the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, Wiltshire, England. (United Kingdom) http://www.savestonehenge.org.uk Warley Woods Community Trust Warley Woods Community Trust: Aims to restore and maintain this urban parkland in Smethwick designed by landscape architect Humphry Repton. History, news, activities, notes for teachers, membership and committee. (United Kingdom) http://warleywoods.org.uk Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire: Aims to protect, preserve, promote and present the heritage of the county. Photographs and details of historic buildings, with information for visitors. (United Kingdom) http://www.lincsheritage.org Bath Preservation Trust Bath Preservation Trust: Aims to preserve the unique architectural heritage of a World Heritage City. Maps and directions, news, museums run by the Trust. (United Kingdom) http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/ Wilts and Berks Canal Trust Wilts and Berks Canal Trust: A registered charity committed to the restoration of the Wilts and Berks Canal, the central section of the Wessex Waterways Network. Includes news, history, and images. (United Kingdom) http://www.wilts-berks-canal.org.uk/ Save Our Parsonages Save Our Parsonages: A support group for these houses and the people who strive to preserve them. SOP has begun compiling a register of the historic parsonages that have not been sold. (United Kingdom) http://www.gtorrington.freeserve.co.uk/Parsonages/SOP.htm