What is a Grade I Listed Building?
Grade I listed buildings account for 2.5% of protected sites in the UK. Find out what makes them so special in this week's blog!
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Ailsa Bailey
Aug 275 min read
What is a Scheduled Monument and How Does it Affect My Development?
There are nearly 20,000 scheduled monuments in the UK, but what are they and what does it mean in terms of the planning process?
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Sophie Pearson
Aug 135 min read
Tips for Owning a Listed Building
Looking for ways to better care for your listed property? Here are some essential tips for owning a listed building.
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Sophie Pearson
Jul 306 min read
Preserving The Elegance of the Past: The York Georgian Society's Mission to Safeguard Georgian York.
With the annual York Georgian Festival just around the corner, Sophie is dedicating this week's blogpost to The York Georgian Society, and t
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Sophie Pearson
Jul 95 min read
Pitching it Right: The Historic Development and Modernisation of Football Stadiums in the UK
As excitement builds for the final of the UEFA European Football Championship, take a look at the history of football stadiums in the UK.
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Ailsa Bailey
Jun 184 min read
'Clarkson's Clause': New Permitted Development Rights for Agricultural Buildings
On the 21st of May 2024, the government launched new permitted development rights for the owners of agricultural buildings.
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Ailsa Bailey
Jun 55 min read
Archaeological Earthwork Surveys
Any kind of earthwork can be subject to detailed surveys. Learn more in this week's blog, exploring earthworks and their significance.
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Ailsa Bailey
May 213 min read
Work Experience at Blue Willow Heritage
Learn about Megan's experience during her placement module as part of the renowned 'Cultural Heritage Management' MA programme at York Uni.
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Sophie Pearson
May 116 min read
Going with the Flow: A Historical Journey through Watermills in the UK
From its humble beginnings to its peak during the industrial revolution, the story of watermills in the UK is testament to human ingenuity.
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Ailsa Bailey
Apr 234 min read
Outbuildings and Heritage Issues
Although outbuildings are often assumed to be small structures with relatively low heritage significance, this is a misinterpretation.
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Ailsa Bailey
Apr 96 min read
What is a Grade II* Listed Building?
Many people wonder what the difference is between a Grade II and a Grade II* listed building.
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Megan Dancer (University of York)
Mar 275 min read
Don't Forget to Remember: A History of Corfe Castle
This week, guest author, Megan Dancer - a Masters student at the University of York - writes about a historic site known as Corfe Castle.
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Ailsa Bailey
Mar 134 min read
Converting a Listed Barn
Explore barn conversion case studies which have successfully protected its heritage significance whilst meeting the developer's needs.
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Sophie Pearson
Mar 84 min read
Unveiling the Unsung Heroines: Female Architects Who Shaped the Historic Built Environment
For International Women's Day, we celebrate the trailblazing female architects who made significant contributions to the built environment.
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Ailsa Bailey
Feb 284 min read
History of Leap Years
2024 is going to be a leap year, that occasional phenomena where an extra day is added to the month of February. This represents an...
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Sophie Pearson
Feb 143 min read
What is a Grade II Listed Building?
Grade II listed buildings make up about 92% of listed buildings in the UK. We go into what Grade II means and the associated considerations.
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Ailsa Bailey
Jan 315 min read
Historic Farmsteads : Why are they Important?
What are historic farmsteads and why are they important? We delve into their significance and best practice to ensure sympathetic proposals.
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Tiffany Snowden
Jan 174 min read
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Why a Good Design Team is Crucial to Your Project
Let's take a look at the part each member of the design team - from architects to ecologists - plays when it comes to your project.
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Sophie Pearson
Jan 35 min read
Glitz, Glamour and Good Lick of Paint: The Conservation of Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower stands as an iconic landmark on the Fylde coastline, as a symbol of architectural marvel within the region.
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Ailsa Bailey
Oct 31, 20235 min read
Halloween in Whitby: Some Famous Folk Tales
Heritage sites have inspired a rich variety of stories – both in historic times and in the present day. Let's explore Whitby's spooky sites!
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