Information resources for conservation, restoration and repairs
IN PRINT...
The Building Conservation Directory 2021 is now available. This 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 and other essential information.
A free digital 'flipping book' version is available here or order a hard copy here.
Corona virus update - the new normal
Cathedral's office in Tisbury is open every day but with a limited number of staff, strict social distancing, and no meetings or visitors.
Most of our colleagues will continue to work from home for the foreseeable future, but everyone is available by phone or email, and we would be delighted to help you with your enquiries.
Tel 01747 871717
Submissions Welcome...
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.
Guidance for authors is available here.
...AND ONLINE
Historic Churches 2020
The scope of the 27th edition is by no means limited to our rich heritage of historic church architecture. Articles range from the plight of historic synagogues across Europe, to the complex decay mechanisms affecting Liverpool's iconic Metropolitan cathedral, and the extraordinay case of Iona's ancient carved stones. Order your copy here or read it online here.
New Articles
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
New materials and technologies introduced in the 20th century pose some of the greatest challenges for conservation professionals today. Rebecca Burrows of Purcell outlines some of those encountered at Liverpool's Catholic Cathedral.
Church Chests
Many churches retain chests which once held vestments, church plate, documents or alms for the poor. Some may even have been used to collect funds for crusades. Rachel Sycamore outlines their significance and how they should be protected.
A dugout chest found in a Herefordshire belfry
