Information resources for conservation, restoration and repairs
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The Building Conservation Directory
The 2025 edition brings together the latest expert advice and up-to-date information on craft skills, conservation products and specialist services, as well as course listings, sources of advice and other essential information.
A hard copy may be ordered here and a free digital 'flipping book' version is available in digital format here.
The 2026 edition will be published in July.
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We are always looking for new articles which draw attention to key issues likely to be encountered by those responsible for the conservation or adaptation of historic buildings and sites for our magazines.
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Historic Churches magazine
The latest edition of Historic Churches is now available in print and online.
Current issues in this 32nd edition include church closures, climate change, training, and the cleaning and restoration of Notre-Dame in Paris. Other articles explore the UK's rich heritage of ecclesiastical art and architecture, from Pugin's sumptuous interior decoration to the interiors of the humble tin tabernacle.
For full details of what's included in this latest edition and to order your copy see here.
We all know that extreme weather events will become more common and that humidity levels are likely to rise, but how vulnerable is your building? In this article Morwenna Slade outlines how local climate modelling combined with an understanding of form and condition can help us predict potential problems and vulnerabilities.
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New Articles
Measuring moisture in masonry
All masonry contains moisture, so damp is easily misdiagnosed. This article by Matthew Wellesley-Smith gives guidance on the latest methodology and should help to dispel some of the myths and common misconceptions.
Damp towers research
Rain penetration can be a problem for tall masonry structures like church towers, particularly on hill tops and coastal areas; it can mobilise harmful salts and support the growth of unsightly algae and biofilms that can pose health risks. As well as damaging internal surfaces, damp makes buildings cold and sometimes even unusable. Historic England's long-running research programme has important findings for many buildings, not just church towers.
