6th Oct, 2025
The Hornemann Institute are pleased to offer a full online course program this winter semester. These online courses have been conceptualised for individuals dedicated to cultural heritage preservation. Via the internet, you can retrieve the subject matters of your choice, irrespective of any temporal or geographical constraints, thereby avoiding time loss at work and saving travelling expenses. For more information on our course programme and registration see our website. Registration is possible until 17 September.
"; fcontent[1]="7th Oct, 2025
An opportunity for organisations working with or people interested in mill buildings to come together, network and discuss.
"; fcontent[2]="7th Oct, 2025
An interactive workshop to build your skills writing interpretation text for heritage projects, collections or sites. For all skill levels.Through participating in creative activities, themed around 'building', you will gain the confidence and skills to write text that starts a conversation with your audiences. You'll be sent our activity pack in the post, full of creative resources to use during the workshop, including a project 'blueprint' setting out the different stages to building good interpretive content and five activities exploring the who, why and how to craft text.
"; fcontent[3]="9th Oct, 2025
This one-day symposium will explore how heritage, culture, and placemaking can play a transformative role in the regeneration of Northern Ireland's historic townscapes. As towns across the region face social, economic, and environmental challenges, there is growing recognition that their unique historic character and cultural assets can be central to sustainable renewal.
"; fcontent[4]="9th Oct, 2025
This focused session explores the role of compulsory purchase and community asset transfer as strategic tools in heritage-led regeneration. Aimed at local authority officers, building preservations trust and community stakeholders involved in planning, regeneration and cultural development. The event will examine how councils can unlock the potential of neglected or underused historic buildings to drive wider place-based regeneration schemes.The session will highlight how these mechanisms can support economic development, strengthen local identity and create long-term value through cultural and community reuse of historic assets. It will also explore the challenges, risks and opportunities of taking ownership of heritage buildings to achieve strategic regeneration outcomes.Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of the tools available, real-life examples of successful interventions and insights into how councils and community groups can collaborate to lead impactful, heritage-driven regeneration.
"; fcontent[5]="10th Oct, 2025
Join IHBC South for an in-depth and timely study day on fire protection and regulations for historic buildings. This in person day course provides an introduction to, and awareness of the spread and growth of fire in traditional and historic buildings. The day is lead by Steve Emery CMI FireE, an acknowledged expert in the field and Director of Heritage Fire Consultancy ltd with over 50 years experience in fire safety.
"; fcontent[6]="10-11 Oct, 2025
If you are maintaining, altering or renovating your listed home or even looking to buy one The Listed Property Shows are not to be missed The LPOC have brought together the most comprehensive collection of regional and national specialist conservation suppliers and experts all under one roof. Whether you would like advice on damp, energy efficiency, planning, law, house history or simply need a conservation architect or contractor for a restoration project, they'll all be there, including a team of conservation officers for free one to one consultations plus a packed programme of informative talks over the two days.
"; fcontent[7]="11th Oct, 2025
This two-day glass painting course will guide you through the process of creating your own painted glass piece. You can choose from a selection of designs to paint, or bring along your own image to reproduce onto glass.You'll learn how to plan the design, mix and apply glass paint. The completed painted piece will then be kiln-fired onto the glass to make permanent, and finally you'll frame your piece into an A5 148mm x 210mm size panel for display.No experience is required. This course is suitable for adult beginners.
"; fcontent[8]="11th Oct, 2025
St Andrew's church Grade II 1844-47, by Samuel Whitfield Daukes rebuilt 1930-33 by W. A. Forsyth is a landmark in Kingsbury. Its Perpendicular Gothic spire rising out of a sea of mock-Tudor interwar housing. Its rich decoration includes wrought iron, carved stone and fine joinery designed by A. W. N. Pugin, G. E. Street, G. F. Bodley, J. L. Pearson, William Burges and others, with stained glass and painted decoration by Crace, Hardman, Clayton Bell, Farmer Brindley, and Goddard Gibbs. Kit Wedd, Victorian Society Trustee and the author of a recent report on the history of St Andrew's, will give a short talk on its unusual origins. After our visit to the church, there is an opportunity to view the exterior of Old St Andrew's church C13 Grade I and some distinctive interwar housing.
"; fcontent[9]="11th Oct, 2025
What does it take to protect historic buildings in a world that's constantly changing In this compelling talk, Alan Gardner reflects on key moments from his 30-year career in conservation, including the dramatic 2003 incident when an axe-wielding man damaged Waltham Abbey, and the professional stand-offs where he defended vulnerable buildings against premature demolition. Alan has also worked on the Hebden Bridge Picture House after the floods and the extension of the Hebden Bridge Town Hall.
"; fcontent[10]="14th Oct, 2025
On the 1st of December 1842, a young clergyman was killed by a falling vault at Benjamin Ferrey's new church in East Grafton. It has been suggested that this collapse in turn led to a greater stylistic collapse that of the Romanesque Revival itself.Ferrey, who as a boy had toured France with the Pugins, was one of the most enthusiastic practitioners of the Romanesque style during its short-lived revival in the 1840s. His churches at East Hyde, Melplash, and Morpeth rank among some of his most striking work and deserve to be better known. But did the collapse at East Grafton really lead to the death of that revivalWith the aid of eyewitness accounts, this talk will examine the 'lamentable accident' at East Grafton in detail, seeking to discover who was really at fault and assessing what the long-term consequences of that tragedy were.
"; fcontent[11]="15th Oct, 2025
Last seen more than six centuries ago, the hidden currents of the Walbrook still flow beneath the modern streetscape of the City of London. This walking tour follows its forgotten path, threading through the ever-changing urban fabric from Shoreditch, outside the City walls, to the Thames itself. Dr Tom Bolton is an urban researcher and writer, specialising in architecture, urban planning, and regeneration. He leads community review and research at Frame Projects.
"; fcontent[12]="15th Oct, 2025
Our 'Old House to Eco-house' course programmes are aimed at those eager to gain the specific expertise required to design and implement sensitive retrofit strategies appropriate to older buildings.We offer the three standalone courses face-to-face on our RAU campus at Swindon, each over one day.The course on this date is about retrofitting floors, walls and roofs.
"; fcontent[13]="16th Oct, 2025
The ASBP Reuse Summit 2025, part of ASBP's ongoing Reuse Now campaign, will explore how material reuse can help tackle the major environmental and systemic challenges we face as an industry. This year's summit focuses on the link between reuse, risk mitigation and resilience, highlighting practical, strategic pathways to reduce embodied carbon, strengthen supply chains and future-proof business.
"; fcontent[14]="20th Oct, 2025
This year marks a significant milestone in our industrial heritage the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Join us in exploring the rich heritage of this hugely influential mode of transportation and how it enabled our industries and towns to flourish. The Ffestiniog, Talyllyn and Welsh Highland railways were rated by Which in the top ten of Europe's most picturesque railway lines.In this talk Jo Quinney, GLTW marketing manager, will discuss the member railways, their heritage and importance to tourism in Wales. She will be joined by a representative from the Ffestiniog Welsh Highland Railways who will showcase their Boston Lodge engineering works project that interprets the story of the railway.
"; fcontent[15]="21-23 Oct, 2025
Hosted at our Emergency Planning Training Centre, the three-day Salvage and Disaster Recovery course provides delegates the opportunity to put theory into practice so they are better equipped if they have to deal with a real emergency. Anyone who is expected to take charge of an emergency situation, or participate in the salvage and protection of artefacts is given the opportunity to practice salvage skills in realistic incident conditions and ultimately use an emergency plan effectively.
"; fcontent[16]="22nd Oct, 2025
This course is aimed at homeowners, heritage consultants, architects and anyone interested in researching the history and development of historic buildings. By the end of the course, you will have all the knowledge required to undertake your own research.You will learn what sources are typically available for understanding the origins and development of historic buildings, such as historic and contemporary maps, resource books, Historic Environment Records and the National Heritage List for England among others.There will be a particular focus on how archival sources can bring a building's heritage significance to light and be used to inform appropriate alterations, particularly when accompanying an application for listed building consent.
"; fcontent[17]="22nd Oct, 2025
Our training will be on the subject of 'Fire Protection and Regulations' and will be delivered by Steve Emery. Steve is a director of Heritage Fire Consultancy and he will provide an introduction to the spread and growth of fire in traditional and historic buildings along with an explanation of legislative requirements, risk assessments and decision making tools to be considered when planning fire protection in historic buildings.
"; fcontent[18]="25th Oct, 2025
An opportunity to view one of the finest Victorian churches in North Manchester, often described as Bodley's masterpiece and known locally as 'the miners' cathedral'.Introductory talk by Neil Darlington, Manchester Group member and editor of the Dictionary of Manchester Victorian Architects.
"; fcontent[19]="25th Sep, 2025
ArCathedral London, in collaboration with Historic England, Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England and Cathedral Church Buildings Division CofE. This technical seminar considers the salient topics for preparing cathedral estates to meet the low carbon energy challenge using cathedral case studies from architects and consultants alongside the Cathedral Works Fellowship will accompany contributions from HE, CFCE, CCBD.
"; fcontent[20]="30th Oct, 2025
This session will explore how local authorities, community organisations and building preservation trusts can effectively embed carbon reduction and retrofit strategies into the planning and delivery of capital projects, with a focus on heritage or cultural assets. With growing pressures to meet net-zero targets, organisations are increasingly seeking practical, scalable approaches to decarbonise their built environmentwithout compromising heritage value or project viability.An expert panel will share insights, lessons learned and case studies from recent capital developments. The discussion will cover key considerations such as sustainable design, fabric-first approaches, integrating low-carbon technologies and accessing relevant funding streams.This event is designed for organisations working in capital delivery, estates, planning, regeneration and climate teams. It will provide a practical understanding of how to balance carbon goals with heritage sensitivities, compliance and community outcomesensuring that capital projects contribute meaningfully to both environmental and place-based regeneration objectives.
"; fcontent[21]="31st Oct, 2025
Study the technical and practical skills relevant to the repair and maintenance of historic buildings and structures. Improve your skills and up-to-date knowledge of developments in materials, techniques and current practice.The Professional Development Diploma is recognised by Historic England and adheres to its guidelines and standards aimed at improving building conservation practice. The Historic England Practical Building Conservation volumes are the core texts which underpin the courses. The diploma is designed and delivered by leading practitioners and follows the latest knowledge and developments in technology, craft and science applicable to historic buildings, archaeological sites and monuments.
"; fcontent[22]="31st Oct, 2025
This conference is likely to be of interest to those who care for and care about churchyards everywhere. Speakers range from the nationally known George Peterken and Stefan Buczacki to local site managers, with talks by Caring for God's Acre, the Ancient Yew Group and the Bat Conservation Trust.
"; fcontent[23]="1st Nov, 2025
Glossed over by many as notable only for marking the transition to modernism, the restless and transitional years between the world wars have too often been misrepresented. This study day seeks to show their rich reality and to correct this glib dismissal. It will touch on the many overlapping themes and contextual cross-currents at play over two decades of remarkable contrasts for architecture with Sir Edwins work always the point of reference.A session visiting the neighbouring Campion Hall, designed by Lutyens in 1936, will provide first-hand evidence of the great architect's exceptional contribution to this period.
"; fcontent[24]="4th Nov, 2025
In this beautifully illustrated talk, incorporating many original documents, the untold story of Manchester's extensive involvement in the Arts and Crafts movement will be revealed.
"; fcontent[25]="6th Nov, 2025
Now in its 16th year, Heritage Debate brings sector leaders, professionals and volunteers together to share cross-sector insights, make connections and find solutions to the key challenges facing heritage today. This year, Heritage Debate will tackle one of the most significant shifts in governance affecting our sector in a generation. With local government reorganisation on the horizon, new mayoral powers emerging, and communities gaining new rights to shape their places, we ask is bringing decision-making closer to home the key to unlocking heritage's full potential
"; fcontent[26]="6th Nov, 2025
Branch AGM followed by lunch and talks. Take a tour of the town and see the seaside regeneration project. More details to follow soon.
"; fcontent[27]="7th Nov, 2025
This CPD introduces you to the history of lime, the 'lime cycle', types of building limes available, benefits and example specifications.
"; fcontent[28]="12th Nov, 2025
Our 'Old House to Eco-house' course programmes are aimed at those eager to gain the specific expertise required to design and implement sensitive retrofit strategies appropriate to older buildings. We offer the three standalone courses face-to-face on our RAU campus at Swindon, each over one day. The course on this date is about retrofitting historic windows.
"; fcontent[29]="13th Nov, 2025
Running across two sessions on the 13th and 20th November 2025, join HTN to gain an awareness of the cause and impacts of climate change and an understanding of carbon emissions. Carbon literacy is a key way for individuals, teams and organisations to begin to take steps towards reducing their carbon emissions and become more environmentally sustainable.
"; fcontent[30]="13th Nov, 2025
This session explores how meaningful placemaking and community consultation can strengthen heritage-led regeneration and ensure that cultural and capital projects deliver long-term, inclusive benefits. As councils and community organisations work to revitalise historic places, engaging diverse communities and building local ownership is critical to long- term success.An expert panel will share practical approaches to consultation, co-design, and participation. Case studies will demonstrate how councils and community organisations have successfully involved local voices in shaping projects, from early visioning through to delivery, leading to more resilient, relevant, and celebrated outcomes.Designed for councils and organisations working in regeneration, planning, culture, community development, and engagement, this session will offer insight into how to build trust, reach underrepresented groups, and embed social value into place-based projects. It will also consider how cultural activity can act as a gateway to participation, bringing communities into the heart of regeneration processes.
"; fcontent[31]="14th Nov, 2025
This CPD gives an introduction to a range of natural insulation products, applications and benefits.Run by Tom Carruthers, sustainable insulation specialist.
"; fcontent[32]="17th Nov, 2025
Master the art of writing high-quality Heritage Impact Assessments, essential for listed building consent applications.
"; fcontent[33]="17th Nov, 2025
The Astonishing Rise of England's Greatest Warrior King, Henry V.Join CCT and bestselling historian and broadcaster, Dan Jones, for an evening of compelling storytelling as he brings to life the remarkable story of Henry V warrior king, military commander, and one of England's most iconic monarchs.This special event forms part of the Churches Conservation Trust's Annual Lecture series, where history and heritage meet. Dan will explore not only the dramatic events of Henry V's reign, including the legendary Battle of Agincourt, but also the cultural and religious world he inhabited a world shaped by faith, ritual and the enduring presence of the parish church.As the national charity caring for historic churches at risk, the Churches Conservation Trust preserves sites that would have been familiar in Henry's time, many adorned with exquisite medieval wall paintings.
"; fcontent[34]="20th Nov, 2025
This morning course is aimed at archaeologists and heritage professionals who use, write or commission archaeological desk-based assessments DBAs.It will address the different elements of a DBA to equip delegates with insight into and an understanding ofexactly what DBAs are and when they are required their main purpose the contents of a DBA how they fit in within the stages of development and how they can be used to provide meaningful assessment of significance and potential for impact of a development to archaeological significance.
"; fcontent[35]="21st Nov, 2025
This CPD provides an insight into the foam glass manufacturing process, data highlights, applications and case studies including limecrete floor systems.Run by Peter Rollinson, sustainable insulation specialist.
"; fcontent[36]="24th Nov, 2025
Presented by leading building conservation professionals, this course explores British and international approaches to the conservation of old buildings. The programme is underpinned by the SPAB philosophy of repair and maintenance, as set out in the SPAB Approach.Through a series of recorded lectures, virtual site visits and online QA sessions you'll gain an in-depth understanding of the repair, maintenance and conservation of old buildings.The online format means you'll benefit from an extended learning period from 27 October until January, so you can study at a time and place that's right for you. You'll also be able to interact with the specialists, site visit hosts and other participants via our live, online QA sessions throughout the week of 24 - 28 November.
"; fcontent[37]="26th Nov, 2025
In 187073 a young Canadian architectural student, Frank Darling 18501923, was employed in London in the office of George Edmund Street. After his return to Canada, he became a leading exponent of Edwardian Baroque and one of the country's most prominent architects, responsible in particular for many of Toronto's key buildings, including the headquarters of the Bank of Montreal and the University of Toronto's Convocation Hall. David Winterton's Toronto Edwardian, the first monograph on Darling, will be published by McGill-Queen's University Press in the autumn.
"; fcontent[38]="1st Dec, 2025
This year's lecture will be given by the Society's new President, Prof Diarmaid MacCulloch on Monday 1 December at St James-the-Less, London SW1V 2PS. He will be talking about 'Pevsner and me', based around his own experiences in visiting churches with Pevsner's idiosyncratic commentaries.
"; fcontent[39]="2nd Dec, 2025
Although his fame today rests largely on his distinguished Aesthetic Movement furniture and friendships with Oscar Wilde and J.M. Whistler, throughout his life E.W. Godwin 183386 styled himself 'architect' above and before anything else. Although the legacy of his buildings is relatively small, his architectural design reached unmatched heights of creativity and distinctiveness, whether in his early years as a leading exponent of Ruskinian Gothic at Northampton Town Hall or in his radical approach to domestic design in his later artists' studio houses in Chelsea.
"; fcontent[40]="10th Dec, 2025
Our 'Old House to Eco-house' course programmes are aimed at those eager to gain the specific expertise required to design and implement sensitive retrofit strategies appropriate to older buildings. We offer the three standalone courses face-to-face on our RAU campus at Swindon, each over one day. The course on this date is about installing renewables in historic buildings.
"; fcontent[41]="30-31 Jan, 2026
Meet the biggest collection of listed building suppliers and experts under one roof.If you are maintaining, altering or renovating your listed property or even looking to buy one The Listed Property Show is not to be missedIncluding the Energy Efficiency Feature focusing on the challenges and solutions of sensitively retrofitting your listed property.
"; fcontent[42]="12th Feb, 2026
This course is aimed at individuals working on, managing, or curating archaeological field investigations. Participants will explore how the investigation of soils, sediments, and other geological materials can provide invaluable insights into past human environments, settlement patterns, and cultural landscapes. The course will be delivered by Professor Keith Wilkinson of the University of Winchester's commercial arm, ARCA.
"; fcontent[43]="26th Feb, 2026
This morning lecture will provide an in-depth introduction to the history of timber-framed buildings. The first talk will explore the history of timber-framed buildings and the technological, economic and social changes that can occur as a result of the varying phases of this typology. In the second talk you will learn how to 'read' a timber-framed house by recognising their essential features, analysing and dating them. The course will be provided by Tim Howson, Conservation Officer for Maldon District Council and member of the Essex Historic Buildings Group.
"; fcontent[44]="11th Mar, 2026
This course is aimed at Historic Environment Professionals who wish to understand more about the public inquiry process and producing a proof of evidence. The first session will provide an overview of the public inquiry process from an appeal being made through to giving evidence at the inquiry. The second session will look at the different documents forming part of the inquiry which the expert witness will be expected to complete or contribute to. We will also discuss the timeframes these documents are typically expected and tips for how to structure them.
"; fcontent[45]="19th Mar, 2026
This day course is aimed at anybody interested in or involved with timber repairs. The first talk will cover identification and repair methods, both modern and historic. The process of repairs and risk mitigation will also be discussed with reference to real life case studies. The second session will allow students the opportunity to see examples of timbers and the tools best suited to repair them up close. There will also be a tour of the Grade I-listed, thirteenth-century timber-framed barns on site at Cressing Temple. The course will be delivered by Rick Lewis of Traditional Oak Carpentry.
"; fcontent[46]="23rd Apr, 2026
This half-day course will provide an overview of lithics in archaeology, and the methods and approaches to their identification and analysis. It will explore the key attributes of worked flint, changing technologies used to knap flint and lithics' context within archaeological practice. The course will also cover typologies and will showcase some local sites and examples within Essex to provide insight to what is typically found in this area. The course will be led by Adam Wightman, Fieldwork Manager of the Colchester Archaeological Trust,
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