The new issue of the journal of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) Context is now out, and looks at Market Towns, while as ever if you have any suggestions for themes, topics or articles, be sure to contact Fiona at editorial@ihbc.org.uk!
Jon Stobart writes about the history of market towns, a remarkably diverse set of places, varying in size, functions and appearance: an established feature of the British urban scene, and an essential part of our national heritage and identity. Elizabeth Mayle looks at the market towns of Lincolnshire and how they they are weathering the storm of the modern age, with one recently being voted Britain’s favourite market town. Rita Harkin examines the possibilities for towns in Northern Ireland from Living Over the Shop. In Pugin’s centenary Michael Fisher looks at his remarkable St Giles Church in the market town of Cheadle.
Themed issues of Context also include more general conservation articles as well as news, book reviews and reports from IHBC’s officers. In this edition Jenny Chesher describes the restoration of a Somerset Hall House and Mark King examines non destructive techniques for detecting embedded metal.
Forthcoming Context themes include Leisure (deadline 18th January 2013), Scotland (15th March) and the coast (17th May).
If you have any suggestions for articles or other material contact Fiona Newton at: editorial@ihbc.org.uk
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