The Friends of Nunhead Cemetery (FONC) are once again holding their annual Open Day at Nunhead Cemetery on Saturday 20th May 2023. We’re really looking forward to meeting with the public and sharing our updates and details of our progress on our restoration project at the East Lodge. Come to our stall where John Miminas […]
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We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that St Mary’s church spire+clock faces and the Christopher Jones memorial were finally illuminated on the evening of 19th April 2023. After 6+ years and a huge number of Covid-related delays and other unexpected difficulties, the Diocese of Southwark and the US Embassy agreed to extend their respective […]
Read MoreObtain fascinating insights into the importance of conservation of heritage buildings in general and specifically the Muswell Hill Conservation Area. In her talk, Zaira Iacopelli will also cover a selection of listed buildings in the area and will provide tips on what to consider when approaching works on older buildings. The talk will be held […]
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Brick Works is a series of relaxed, highly informative evenings, which offer practitioners an opportunity to explore examples of contemporary brick architecture, to network with peers and, to add clay brick to your calendar of continuing professional development (CPD). A relaxed atmosphere is complemented by canapés and drinks with plenty of time in which to […]
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Battersea Power Station is set to open to the public on 14th October with 254 apartments, restaurants, nars, offices and a glass lift. David Hills has been involved with the project since 2013. Expert adviser to restoration and regeneration of listed and large buildings speaks about the challenges facing a structure such as Battersea and […]
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The recording of the Historic England webinar ‘Energy Efficiency: Retrofit in Traditional Buildings Policy and Research Update’ is now available at https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/training-skills/online-training/webinars/technical-tuesdays/#retrofitupdate The webinar includes contributions from Nicholas Heath (Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance), Dr Paul Baker (Building Physics Consultant), Harry Paticas (Architect) and Sarah Khan (Roger Mears Architects) and was chaired by Morwenna Slade, Historic […]
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You can now support our project to illuminate the two figures on the façade of the Grade II listed Old Schoolhouse in Rotherhithe and help us get the Mayor of London funding for the Make London Programme! Illuminating the two figurines is one module of the larger Rotherhithe Illuminated! legacy lighting project, which aims to […]
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While celebrations this year will feel different, we are working hard with What’s On Rotherhithe Group and CES Lighting Designer to deliver the Rotherhithe Illuminated! project in time to celebrate the Mayflower safe return to her home port in 2021 The Rotherhithe Illuminated! project will form part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations and will serve […]
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The Forum aims to bring together both architects and heritage professionals to provide wide range of perspectives on the issues of sustainability and existing buildings. The Forum will be divided into three ‘sections’, each addressing a specific theme: The Political and Institutional Landscape (Tax, Policy, Procurement and Ethics) Sam Balch, Deputy Director at The Department […]
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