The new issue of Context, the membership journal of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC), is now out, exploring themes linked to the impact and consequences of transport.
Editorial Board Chair, and contributing author, Fiona Newton summarized some features in the issue: ‘The railway system shrank in the mid-20th century, but continues to adapt to new technologies, leaving its own distinctive heritage, from the mechanical signal boxes to redundant railway carriages ingeniously reused as houses, both of which are explored in this issue. And Pete Smith shows how an early effect of the coming of the motor car was to make the landed classes more mobile, changing the pattern of weekend house parties.’
‘Elizabeth McCrone, writing about Scottish buildings associated with transport from the 18th to the 20th centuries, describes an exceptionally early purpose-built public garage in Glasgow, dating from 1906–12. This building is even more remarkable for having two storeys, with a ramp for cars to reach the first floor to store vehicles because parking on the street was prohibited in the early 1900s.’
‘Nigel Sunter looks at Crossrail and the consequences of its tunneling under London’s historic buildings while Nigel Crowe writes about the latest management structures covering many of Britain’s waterways.’
‘Do also remember that themed issues of Context often also include general conservation articles, and always have key sector updates, such as news, book reviews and reports from IHBC officers and initiatives. We are always keen to consider suggestions for content and themes, especially proposals for current material relevant to themed issues, so if you have any suggestions do contact me at editorial@ihbc.org.uk.’
Forthcoming themed issues of Context include the IHBC’s Annual School theme, ‘Significance’, and ‘Market Towns’ (deadline 17 October).
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