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Theory & Practice: Conservation

Paperback.  192 pages.  In near new condition.  Cat No 4878

Region: Britain

A report extolling the virtues of saving, conserving, and, where necessary, converting, redundant historic buildings of architectural merit in preference to their demolition, with several case studies included to prove the point.  Illustrated.  Large paperback.  In new condition.

Region: Britain - London

SAVE's report published in support of its campaign to save the fantastically elaborate neo-gothic internal fittings of this guildhall turned courtroom in a Grade II* listed building.

Region: Britain - East Anglia

SAVE's report published in support of its campaign to save the sprawling Grade II hospital complex near Colchester built in Arts & Crafts style and opened in 1913.

Region: Britain - London

SAVE's report published in support of its campaign to save the fourth span of Paddington Station's huge arched canopy added between 1911 and 1916 to Brunel's original much lauded construction.

Region: Britain - W. England

SAVE's report published in support of its campaign to save for the nation the Victorian gothic revival masterpiece Tyntesfield House, its contents,and its estate, ahead of a possible private sale and break-up obligated to meet the inheritance of the deceased Lord Wraxall's heirs.

Region: Britain - N. England

SAVE Britain’s Heritage polemic condemning the Pathfinder Housing Market Renewal Scheme which saw local councils in the North of England use government allocated funds to demolish Victorian terraced houses with a view to replacing them with modern housing, an ambition that singularly failed to ma

Theory & Practice: Conservation

An elaborate and comprehensive report on the problem of redundant churches and how to save, maintain and re-purpose those whose falling congregations and maintenance costs become burdensome with an emphasis not only on the older Anglican churches but, often more pressing, the difficulties faced b

Region: Britain

A list of sixty-three stately homes, mansions and manor houses under threat of abandonment or dereliction.  Each is illustrated and its history, current status and likely future described with suggestions for preservation.   Paperback.  48 pages.  Near new condition.