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What is a Grade II* Listed Building?
Many people wonder what the difference is between a Grade II and a Grade II* listed building.

Ailsa Bailey
Apr 9, 20246 min read
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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.

Megan Dancer (University of York)
Mar 27, 20245 min read
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Converting a Listed Barn
Explore barn conversion case studies which have successfully protected its heritage significance whilst meeting the developer's needs.

Ailsa Bailey
Mar 13, 20244 min read
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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.

Sophie Pearson
Mar 8, 20244 min read
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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...

Ailsa Bailey
Feb 28, 20244 min read
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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.

Sophie Pearson
Feb 14, 20243 min read
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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.

Ailsa Bailey
Jan 31, 20245 min read
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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.

Tiffany Snowden
Jan 17, 20244 min read
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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.

Sophie Pearson
Jan 3, 20245 min read
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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!

Ailsa Bailey
Oct 31, 20235 min read
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What is Heritage Significance?
If you own a listed building, then your property has inherent significance. But what exactly is heritage significance & why does it matter?

Sophie Pearson
Oct 3, 20234 min read
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Britain's Wonkiest Pub: The Crooked House
As investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident at The Crooked House, we take a look into the heritage issues.

Tiffany Snowden
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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Structure from Motion: How Archaeologists Create 3D Models
Structure from motion (SFM) is a photogrammetric technique which uses two-dimensional images to reconstruct three-dimensional structures...

Ailsa Bailey
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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Life in Plastic? Not so Fantastic! The Debate Surrounding Timber vs uPVC Windows
In honour of the release of the new Barbie movie, we caught up with one of our most esteemed clients, Barbara Millicent Roberts to...

Sophie Pearson
Jul 21, 20234 min read
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Snatching Victory from the Jaws of Defeat: The Art of Appeals and How To Win Them
All about the appeals process and how professional support by heritage consultants can streamline the journey towards a successful outcome.

Tiffany Snowden
Jul 11, 20234 min read
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Building a Better Future: The Merging of 8 Local Councils to Form North Yorkshire Council
The merging of local councils to form the North Yorkshire Council represents a bold step towards a more cohesive government model.

Sophie Pearson
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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Blue Willow Heritage Welcomes Sophie Pearson
Welcome to the Team, Sophie! Sophie is a professional heritage consultant with experience working on, and providing advice for, a diverse...

Sophie Pearson
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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Blue Willow Heritage Welcomes Ailsa Bailey
Ailsa is an early careers heritage consultant who has joined the team, after taking part in Blue Willow's graduate mentorship scheme.

Ailsa Bailey
May 30, 20232 min read
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Westminster Abbey: A Royal Church Fit for a King
Westminster Abbey is not only a place of historical significance, but it is also a beautiful and inspiring building.

Tiffany Snowden
May 3, 20233 min read
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De-Listing a Historic Building
De-listing is a rare occurrence, but it can be done. To find out more about how to de-list your property if applicable, then read on!

Tiffany Snowden
Apr 4, 20235 min read
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