architectural conservation Links

Text Box: Below are some links to websites that you may find of interest.

I hope you find these links useful and were able to tolerate my journalistic follies. If your company

or organization does not wish to be associated with this site, please drop me a line and I will

remove your link. Michael.

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Conservation links

Text Box: www.english-heritage.org.uk Comprehensive web site with a wealth of information and resources including grant info.

Text Box: www.spab.org.uk Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Charitable organization founded by William Morris that does a lot of good work. Amongst other things they organizes training and education, publish literature and run a technical helpline to home owners. Go to >Advice >Conservation advice > Grants and VAT for advice on grants.

Text Box: www.savebritainsheritage.org An organization that takes a more pro-active approach in its campaigning. The web site includes a ‘buildings at risk’ register and a fantastic links page

Text Box: www.ffhb.org.uk Funds For Historic Buildings. This site is partially funded by English Heritage, and offers funding advice.

Text Box: www.imagesofengland.org.uk An interesting site jointly funded by English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The aim of this site is to compile “a ‘point in time’ photographic record of England’s listed buildings”.

Text Box: www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/arch Another photographic archive of architecture, though with expanded parameters (prehistoric to 20th century, Europe wide). Hosted by Boston College fine art dept. Compiled by Prof. Jeffery Howe. Check out the inexhaustible architecture links (though understandably American dominated).

Text Box: www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts1997/ 1997009.htm Official Crown document covering the legislation of planning concerning listed buildings, conservation areas and grants.

Text Box: www.buildingconservation.com Not strictly an organization as much as a commercial concern. That said, it appears to be conceived with the very best of intentions and is rapidly becoming an ‘institution’. Pragmatically speaking, it is one of the most important conservation sites on the web. Excellent resources, interesting articles and often my first port of call when seeking obscure materials.

Text Box: www.rose-of-jericho.demon.co.uk Manufacturers and suppliers of conservation materials. This site has some interesting technical articles which may help you to understand some of the chemistry basics fundamental to building conservation. Rose Of Jericho also have laboratory facilities and provide a detailed mortar analysis service.

Text Box: www.bricksandbrass.co.uk This site focuses on Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian houses. It contains some useful resources including a searchable glossary of architectural terms (esp. Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian). To find it, follow; >Resources >Terminology >Searchable Glossary

Text Box: www.kremer-pigmente.de The English site for German company Kremer-pigmente, founded 30 years ago by Dr. Georg Kremer. They are the foremost producers of earth pigments and binders in Europe and probably the world.

Text Box: www.apfitzpatrick.co.uk A P Fitzpatrick are a fantastic source of materials. They are retailers of artist and conservation materials and distributors of Kremer, holding many items in stock (as opposed shipping from Germany). They are incredibly helpful and will happily share their combined knowledge with you. They produce a free stock/price list available on request. An independent retailer I try and support.

Text Box: www.tiranti.co.uk Website for Alec Tiranti Ltd. Established in 1895, they are manufactures and suppliers of specialist tools to sculptors (my sister-in-law), carvers, masons (my brother) and more recently conservators. A comprehensive site with an interesting family history and an extensive range of specialist tools (my fetish!). They also produce a fine catalogue.