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A one-day conference on Exeter's buildings coming up soon ...

Plus grand musée à ciel ouvert de France, l’Écomusée d’Alsace est organisé comme un village alsacien du début du XXe siècle. actu.fr/histoire-patri…

I'm really looking forward to talking folklore at this online event on 2 April. I've found an understanding of folk tradition hugely enriches the study of ancient buildings because it informs us about how people thought about them. Bookings here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-folklore…

Keen garderobe-gogglers may be interested to learn that I've spent part of today writing a good chunky section on latrines for The Buildings Archaeologist book, including this reconstructed one in the parlour chamber of Bayleaf (now at the Weald & Downland Living Museum).

BBC News - 'We want to bring Baguley Hall in Wythenshawe back to life' - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@masterthatcher2 The cottages/shops being re-thatched are Nos. 50, 52, & 54, Botanic Road, Churchtown, Southport, Lancashire. This picture was taken in 2010. There are many thatched buildings in Southport. @VArchGroup @YorksVernacular

Buildings That I'm Thinking About 1/2: Old Hall Farm, Kneesall (Notts), dated c 1536. One of the earliest lobby entrance buildings - in which the doorway opens into a lobby defined by the side of the chimney. Not found commonly in houses until later 16thC in SE England.

The next Triskele Heritage winter lecture is happening next week. Please do feel free to share far and wide if you can 🙂 More info and bookings can be found here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-mediaeva…

'Vernacular Architecture of the Yorkshire Dales' - YVBSG day school with co-hosts Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group on 28 Feb 2026 in Skipton Town Hall. Join us for an excellent programme of talks exploring the wonderful traditional buildings of the Dales! yvbsg.org.uk/events.html

Do you have a research project that would benefit from extra funding? The VAG offers grants for the study and presentation of vernacular architecture and there's still time to apply for a Research Grant this year! Closing date: 28 February. See vag.org.uk/grants.htm.

Another day of superb talks to conclude the VAG Winter Conference 2026, ranging from historical maps to medieval inns to 16th century fires in Stratford-upon-Avon. Grateful thanks to all our speakers and everyone who attended!

A slightly unusual but fascinating subject for a talk at the VAG Winter Conference 2026 - the amazing caves hidden under Nottingham's buildings!

Excellent first day of the VAG Winter Conference 2026 on urban buildings with a good variety of talks covering Ruthin, Chipping Norton, Lincoln, Nottingham, Durham, Nantwich and Newcastle!

Are you a student with an interest in historic buildings? We now offer a reduced membership fee for students - for just £8 a year, you get our annual journal, discount on events, online access to building reports, practical recording experience and more! yvbsg.org.uk/membership.html

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, and may you find some fantastic buildings in 2026!

An lovely old #Irish #Christmas blessing "Bless you and yours As well as the #cottage you live in. May the roof overhead be well #thatched And those inside be well matched."

Our interactive map showing all buildings recorded by the YVBSG has just been updated! The latest version includes this intriguing little outbuilding at Woodsome Hall. If you're a member, the map also gives you access to the full online reports. Browse at yvbsg.org.uk/reports.html.

This quaint scene is part of the R F Warner Collection. It was photographed in the early 20th century - but the photographer and location is unknown. We're asking you to help identify photos, share memories, and enhance our records - see more here 👇 flickr.com/groups/histori…

The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂 Booking available here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-in…

Good news! We've selected Heritage Trust North West to take ownership of Baguley Hall, a stunning Grade I-listed medieval building in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. 🏛️ Find out more: ➡️ bit.ly/BaguleyHall