The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), London
Ever since the SPAB was founded by William Morris in 1877, its gift to the world of old buildings has been its ready willingness to help their owners with positive and hands-on practical advice and encouragement on management and care. The society's activities have ranged from ...
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| Title: | The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), London |
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| Entr. year: | 2012 |
| Result: | Award |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Town: | London |
| Category type: | organisation |
| Architect / Proj.leader: | Dedicated service by individuals or organisations |
| The Jury's citation: | "What the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings has accomplished in its 135 years of existence is a major guiding example of how to protect heritage for future generations. The wide range of activities, ranging from training young people to acting as respected champions of heritage in danger, has made a strong impression on the Jury, which feels honoured to be able to grant due recognition to this highly respected Society. Not to have given recognition to its long term supreme achievement would have represented a major miss." |
| Web, Links: | www.spab.org.uk/ |
Description:
Ever since the SPAB was founded by William Morris in 1877, its gift to the world of old buildings has been its ready willingness to help their owners with positive and hands-on practical advice and encouragement on management and care. The society's activities have ranged from the training of young architects and craftsment, and their continuin guidance through mid-career courses and lectures, to the fearless championing of buildings in danger of mistreatment or loss. Detailed technical guidance is published, and the society's excellent journal has become a public leader in its field.
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