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ABC - Adfer Ban a Chwm
- A charity that aims to preserve examples of the vernacular architecture of Carmarthenshire and Powys; includes a profile, details of projects, news, and contacts.
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Alba Conservation Trust
- Works to promote and encourage the protection and preservation of Scotland's historic, architectural and landscape heritage; with details of current and past projects, FAQ, links and news.
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Ancient Monuments Society
- Campaigns to further the study of historic buildings in the UK. Offers information about the society's events, publications and activities.
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APT - The UK Association of Preservation Trusts
- Formed to advise and support building preservation trusts to save historic buildings for future generations. Includes a listing of members, news, publications, and events.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund
- Registered charity devoted to the preservation of historic buildings in the UK. Provides news, advice, funding information and case studies.
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British Listed Buildings
- An online database of buildings and structures that are listed as being of special architectural and historic interest in Great Britain; includes maps and brief details.
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Buildings at Risk Register
- A scheme in Scotland providing information on properties of architectural or historic merit at risk of demolition or disrepair. Includes their register, news, advice about restoration funding, and contacts.
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Cadw
- Historic environment service of the Welsh Assembly Government offers information about places to visit and special events. With educational resources, publications list, photo library and help for building/site owners.
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Castles Abbeys and Medieval Buildings
- Record of castles, abbeys, churches, manor houses and all types of medieval buildings Michael Cooke has visited and photographed in England.
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Church Monuments Society
- Encourages the appreciation, study and conservation of church monuments; features membership information, monument listings and symbolism glossary.
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Cinema Theatre Association
- Founded to draw attention to the loss of the movie palaces of the twenties and thirties, and now working on the conservation and appreciation of all cinema and theatre buildings. Publications, campaigns, and archive.
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Civil Defence & Emergency Service Preservation Trust
- Dedicated to preserving Cold War heritage and emergency service items, including "Tardis" style police boxes, green goddess fire engines, and nuclear bunkers; describes their collection and conservation projects.
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Coeflein
- Searchable online database for the National Monuments Record of Wales (NMRW).
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Country Houses Foundation
- Grant giving foundation supporting the preservation of buildings of historic or architectural significance for the public benefit.
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Derelict Places
- A forum for people with an interest in the history and documentation of derelict and abandoned buildings.
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Devon Earth Building Association
- Provides advice and technical guidance on the repair and maintenance of earth, or cob, buildings.
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Drinking Fountain Association
- Established in 1859 to provide drinking water fountains and troughs for people and animals in the UK; now works to preserve and restore fountains in Britain, and fund clean drinking water projects overseas.
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The Folly Fellowship
- A pressure group formed to protect and promote follies, grottoes, and garden buildings. Offers details of membership, events, publications, news, maps, and resources.
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Forgotten Relics
- A celebration of bridges, viaducts, tunnels, and stations on the UK's network of disused railway lines; includes a gazetteer, news, photos, and advice for researchers.
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The Fountain Society
- Encourages the restoration, use and development of fountains, cascades and water features; includes galleries, a profile, events diary, and contacts.
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Funds for Historic Buildings
- Comprehensive funding database for those wishing to repair, restore or convert for a new use a historic building in the UK.
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Heritage Alliance
- An umbrella organisation represrenting and promoting the non-Government movement in the heritage sector; provides a guide to their campaigns and projects, with news, events, and list of members.
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Heritage Trust for the North West
- Established to rescue and restore buildings of architectural interest at risk, in Lancashire, Manchester, Liverpool and Cumbria. Information about their projects, visitor centres, volunteer opoortunities, and events.
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Highland Buildings Preservation Trust (HBPT)
- Works to preserve the built heritage of the Highlands and Islands by acquiring derelict historic buildings for repair and re-use. Includes a guide to current and past projects, with news and contacts.
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Historic Britain
- Catalogs and reviews Britain's historic houses, gardens and monuments.
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Historic Building Advisory Service
- Membership subscription service offering advice and expert consultation on maintaining, conserving or restoring historic buildings.
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Historic Farm Buildings Group
- Concerned with the past, present and future of historic farm buildings. Provides information on the group's membership, events and publications.
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Images of England
- A photographic archive of listed buildings in England, produced and maintained by English Heritage. Includes a section on using the archive as an education resource.
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Ken's Great Barns
- Showcasing the history and heritage of Britain's ancient barns, with a gazatteer and photograph albums.
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The Letter Box Study Group
- A recognised authority on the British post box, offering information on its membership and activities.
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Listed Property Owners Club
- Provides a range of advice and services for owners; with details of membership and benefits, and a directory of specialist companies that provide maintenance and restoration services for listed buildings.
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Monastic Wales
- Aims to establish a comprehensive history of the monasteries of medieval Wales.
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Open Plaques
- Documenting the historical links between people and places, as recorded by commemorative plaques.
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Public Monuments and Sculpture Association
- Furthering the cause of outdoor statues, sculpture and commemorative monuments nationwide with projects, publications and campaigns, and a national recording project.
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Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles
- Presents a useful guide for the layperson wanting to research their home or other historic building.
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
- Responsible for recording, interpreting and collecting information about the built environment. Information about their services and publications.
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
- Develops and promotes understanding of the archaeological, built and maritime heritage of Wales. Includes extensive information across a variety of themes, plus educational resources.
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Save Britain's Heritage
- Campaigns on behalf of threatened historic buildings. Features newsletters, campaign information, publications list, the Buildings at Risk Register and advice for those wanting to mount their own local campaign.
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Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
- Offers education, advice, information and training to the public, historic building owners and professionals. Includes details of the society's magazine, plus event listings and online shop.
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UK World Heritage Sites
- Official guide to UNESCO World Heritage sites for which the UK has responsibility. Includes links, news, and background materials.
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The Victorian Society
- Champions Victorian and Edwardian buildings in England and Wales. What they do, publications, news, and events.
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The Victorian Turkish Bath
- Extensive site offering a wide range of information about the origin, development and decline of Turkish baths in Britain.
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