Daily Archives: 18/06/2009

A modernist covered market, that provided a life-line for the people of Coventry after the bombing of the city, has been listed at Grade II by the Government on the advice of English Heritage. English Heritage welcomed that the flying-saucer-like … Continue reading →

Famous views of London landmarks are in line to receive greater protection from potentially visually-intrusive development as a result of new draft guidelines published for consultation by Mayor Boris Johnson. The ‘London View Management Framework’ is designed to ensure that … Continue reading →

A public inquiry opened Tuesday, 16 June, to determine the future of a significant part of the historic city of Lancaster, a Georgian city which has been described as the ‘‘Bath of the North’’. English Heritage is opposing a proposal … Continue reading →

A 5-part television series following the work of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, Hidden Histories, is being shown on BBC4. Click here to download flyer

A nationwide survey of estate agents shows that home owners, buyers and sellers value Conservation Areas (CA), thanks to their special character and appearance. The survey, commissioned by English Heritage, reveals that 75 per cent of estate agents believe that … Continue reading →

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) has launched a customised professional indemnity insurance scheme for conservation professionals. Fiona Newton, IHBC projects officer, who helped devise the scheme, says ‘While other policies are very broadly defined, many of our members … Continue reading →