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Ancient Monuments Society
Dedicated to the study and conservation of ancient monuments, historic buildings and fine old craftsmanship. Aims, officers, membership, casework, lecture series and publications.
http://www.ancientmonumentssociety.org.uk/ |
Chapels Society
Seeks to promote public interest and knowledge of the architectural and historical importance of UK Nonconformist places of worship.
http://www.bizdk.net/ |
English Heritage
The Government's statutory adviser on England's built heritage. Details for visitors of over 400 of the country's most important buildings and monuments, which are in its care.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ |
Georgian Group
The group campaigns against the neglect, maltreatment and destruction of Georgian buildings, parks and gardens in England and Wales. Activities, publications, invitation to join.
http://www.georgiangroup.org.uk/ |
Historic Chapels Trust
The Historic Chapels Trust aims to take into ownership and preserve redundant chapels and other places of worship in England of outstanding architectural and historic interest.
http://www.hct.org.uk/ |
Jersey Heritage Trust
An independent organisation which receives an annual grant from the States of Jersey to support its running costs. Responsible for the island's major historic sites and museums.
http://www.jerseyheritagetrust.org/ |
Landmark Trust
A charity which rescues buildings of historic interest or architectural importance and gives them a new life by making them available to stay in for holidays. The official site gives sample pages from the handbook.
http://www.landmarktrust.co.uk/ |
National Trust
Brief histories and visitor information on over 300 historic buildings and gardens owned by the National Trust in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Some photographs.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ |
RCAHMS
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland; online searchable database (CANMORE) has details of thousands of archaeological sites, monuments and historic buildings.
http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/ |
RCHME
The Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England records and interprets historic buildings. It merged with English Heritage on April 1 1999.
http://www.rchme.gov.uk/ |
Round Tower Churches Society
Works for the preservation of churches with round towers, mostly found in East Anglia, and investigates their history. Council members, application to join, churches to visit, tour programme.
http://www.roundtowers.org.uk/ |
SAVE Britain's Heritage
Conservation group campaigning for endangered historic buildings. News, achievements, publications list, buildings at risk register.
http://www.savebritainsheritage.org/ |
The Bath Preservation Trust
Bath's famed Georgian architecture is imaginatively displayed by the Trust. The Building of Bath Museum explores 18th-century construction techniques. English and French language versions.
http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/ |
The Civic Trust
The Civic Trust is Britain's leading charity devoted to enhancing the quality of life in Britain's cities, towns and villages. It co-ordinates Heritage Open Days.
http://www.civictrust.org.uk/ |
The Ecclesiological Society
For those interested in church architecture, furnishings, or liturgy. Describes the history, activities and publications of the society.
http://www.ecclsoc.org/ |
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