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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 4, 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 11, 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 12, 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 28, 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 14, 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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Careers in Heritage
Careers in heritage vary from archaeologist to museum curator. Check out some of the options for working in the historic environment sector.

Tiffany Snowden
Mar 22, 20233 min read
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Retrospective Planning Permission
If you have altered your property without consent, a local authority can request that you submit a retrospective planning application.

Tiffany Snowden
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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Building a Legacy: Bricks and Brickwork
Historically considered to be an inferior product to ashlar stone, the widespread use of brick within construction throughout Britain did...

Natalie Barker
Feb 9, 20234 min read
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Buying and Selling a Listed Building
Listed buildings can be some of the most desirable properties on the market, so take a look at our top tips, whether buying or selling.

Tiffany Snowden
Jan 25, 20233 min read
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A History of Smoke Bays
The smoke bay is an early ancestor of the modern fireplace and chimney.

Tiffany Snowden
Dec 14, 20224 min read
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Enabling Development and Heritage Assets
Enabling development is the method of allowing development that would have a seemingly unfavourable impact on a heritage asset.

Natalie Barker
Nov 30, 20222 min read
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What is a Non-Designated Heritage Asset?
Currently a bit of a thorny topic within planning, today we are looking at the level of protection and treatment afforded to...

Natalie Barker
Nov 16, 20223 min read
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Neglected Listed Buildings: Halloween Special
A common misconception about the role of a heritage consultant is that we visit the most interesting and picturesque heritage sites....

Natalie Barker
Oct 31, 20222 min read
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Three Historical Architectural and Engineering Responses to Practical Problems
At their roots, both civil engineers and architects exist to create a physical environment in which people can live and enjoy; but...

Natalie Barker
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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Public Benefit and Private Dwellings: Yes, It's Possible
In the case of private dwellings, improved energy efficiency is a public benefit in planning, contributing to reduced carbon emissions.

Tiffany Snowden
Oct 5, 20223 min read
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Improving Thermal Efficiency in Historic Buildings
With the current energy crisis, how we heat old buildings in winter will change. It is vital to try and achieve optimal thermal efficiency.

Natalie Barker
Sep 21, 20224 min read
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