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Travels with Pevsner Presenters use Nikolaus Pevsner's The Buildings of England to explore English architecture in counties where they have a special connection.

📺Streaming now: Travels with Pevsner

Presenters use Pevsner's The Buildings of England guide to explore English architecture in counties where they have a special connection. Our very own Dan Cruickshank, a SAVE co-founder, explores the buildings of Norfolk. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

10.03.2026 16:44 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1

⚠️The Grade B-listed, steel-framed Forsyth Building, distinguished by its corner tower, marble columns and gilded dome, represents another devastating loss to Glasgow’s historic architecture 🚧

10.03.2026 16:38 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

SAVE is deeply concerned by the news of yet another catastrophic fire in #Glasgow and relieved no one was injured

09.03.2026 11:25 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Shock council U-turn approves controversial demolition plans in Norwich - SAVE Britain's Heritage Highly contentious plans to bulldoze the former Debenhams store in Norwich approved by councillors – just moments after they initially voted to save it. The needless demolition of a structurally sound...

🚨BREAKING: Highly contentious plans to bulldoze the former Debenhams store in Norwich approved by councillors – just moments after they voted to save it.

Find out more➡️ www.savebritainsheritage.org/news/controv...

03.03.2026 10:55 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Alan Carr jokes he's in his 'turret era' after buying £3.2m Traitors-style castle The TV is documenting the transformation of the castle for a new Disney+ show.

Court Jester becomes King 👑

Last year, Alan Carr voiced his support for SAVE and our mission to protect historic buildings🏰

We're eager to see how his castle restoration unfolds and are on hand for any heritage advice – let us know
Alan😉

www.scotsman.com/news/alan-ca...

25.02.2026 10:41 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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🍻SAVE has written to Greenwich Council to ask them to halt the total demolition of the locally-listed, 184 year-old Anglesea Arms pub. A Developer has submitted plans to build 7 flats.

You can object here➡️ planning.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/online-appli...

18.02.2026 12:54 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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'Historic moment' as plan to redevelop Belper Mills approved The site could include flats, shop space, a restaurant or cafe, offices or a museum.

🧵Reely good news from Derbyshire

Constructed in 1803, the Grade- I listed Belper Mills stand among the world’s earliest iron-framed structures. The mill has been on our Buildings at Risk register for several years.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

17.02.2026 15:35 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The McAslan scheme is cheaper, less damaging and less impactful to commuters. We are all for the upgrades to the station.

17.02.2026 09:46 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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👣Walk past a neglected building that makes you sigh every time? Do you imagine it alive again – as housing, a performance space or maybe a hub for your community?

📢SAVE’s 2026 Buildings at Risk register is open for entries.

Nominate a building here➡️ www.savebritainsheritage.org/buildings-at...

16.02.2026 16:02 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks Alice!

12.02.2026 09:51 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🚨Breaking news: Network Rail's plans for Liverpool St station have been approved by City of London councillors by 19 votes to 3.

See our statement below.

10.02.2026 17:53 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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SAVE urges rethink of destructive Liverpool Street Station plans - SAVE Britain's Heritage SAVE Britain's Heritage has been campaigning for historic buildings since its formation in 1975 by a group of architectural historians, journalists and planners. SAVE is a strong, independent voice in...

⏳This afternoon the City of London will decide on the future of Liverpool Street station.

We’ve written to all councillors involved in the decision, urging them to defer the heavy-handed plans and consider a light-touch solution instead✍

Find out more: bit.ly/4a9yGtF

10.02.2026 11:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

For 35 years, our friends at @c20society.bsky.social and Historic England have recommended listing the buildings on six separate occasions - advice declined by successive governments.

Today’s decision brings one of the UK’s longest-running architectural heritage battles to an end 👏

10.02.2026 10:50 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

📌Object here www.planning2.cityoflondon.gov.uk/online-appli...

09.02.2026 16:45 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Record response to Network Rail’s Liverpool Street overhaul as number of people opposing or supporting plan nears 5,000 Controversial scheme due to be heard by City's plannning committee tomorrow afternoon

🚨Record response to our campaign for Liverpool Street station.

🙏Thank you to all that have objected so far. Today is the last day to have your say

www.building.co.uk/news/record-...

09.02.2026 15:43 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 0
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🗞️Breaking! SAVE submits JMP alternative vision for Liverpool Street Station to the City of London.
💬SAVE's director, Henrietta Billings said: "This is a signal of our intent and our belief in this alternative vision."

Find out more @news.architectsjournal.co.uk
bit.ly/4byRALw

09.02.2026 10:50 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Big names sign letter to Times urging City to pause Liverpool St Station plans - SAVE Britain's Heritage SAVE Britain's Heritage has been campaigning for historic buildings since its formation in 1975 by a group of architectural historians, journalists and planners. SAVE is a strong, independent voice in...

✨We've rallied more than a dozen leading figures in the arts, heritage, urbanism and sustainability for a joint letter to The Times urging the City of London to pause the planning process at Liverpool Street Station: www.savebritainsheritage.org/news/big-nam...

05.02.2026 16:42 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Former RIBA president backs rival McAslan scheme for Liverpool Street station revamp ahead of crucial planning meeting next week City of London due to consider controversial Network Rail plan next Tuesday

Another notable voice gets behind our campaign 💪
www.building.co.uk/news/former-...

03.02.2026 09:46 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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✨Our Director Henrietta Billings, has written a thoughtful piece for @thegentleauthor.bsky.social on plans for Liverpool St Station, showing how we can protect the Victorian heritage alongside essential accessibility upgrades.

Read here➡️https://spitalfieldslife.com/2026/01/30/liverpool-st-station/

02.02.2026 11:42 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Still time to object! Deadline looms for objections to controversial proposals. - SAVE Britain's Heritage SAVE Britain's Heritage has been campaigning for historic buildings since its formation in 1975 by a group of architectural historians, journalists and planners. SAVE is a strong, independent voice in...

Click here to find out how you can object to these plans👉
bit.ly/4r88BBj

30.01.2026 10:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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'Decade of chaos' alert as Liverpool St station scheme set for approval City Corporation sets February date for planning decision as campaigners warn UK’s busiest train station will be construction site for seven years

'Decade of chaos' The London Standard reports on plans for Liverpool Street station.

⚠️Platforms 1 and 2 closed for two years, or longer
⚠️Greater overcrowding for Overground passengers at rush hour
⚠️Changes to entrances and routes

www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

30.01.2026 10:29 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

⁉️Why indeed!? Great contribution to the debate on reuse.

Britain's towns and cities are full of interesting, vacant buildings rich in history and character❤️‍🩹

Let's find new purpose for these historic spaces and breathe life back into our communities 🔁

29.01.2026 14:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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'Crown jewel' of Bradford city centre up for £500,000 at auction with 2121 lease A historic building in Bradford city centre is to go under the hammer for £500,000 and includes a long-dated lease until 2121.

🛍️The Grade 1 listed Wool Exchange in Bradford, yours for only half a million £££

www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/2578644...

28.01.2026 14:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Network Rail should pay heed to John McAslan’s light-touch Liverpool Street station redevelopment plan It has been arguably the most chaotic development process of any major project in the UK over the past decade but the latest proposals could well be the best way forward for Network Rail

'Network Rail should pay heed to John McAslan’s light-touch Liverpool Street station redevelopment plan' -

🎯We couldn't agree more @bdonline.bsky.social

www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/netw...

27.01.2026 12:39 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The battle over ‘mad’ plans to redevelop Liverpool Street station Tensions are rising between Network Rail and campaigners over Britain’s busiest railway

The battle over ‘mad’ plans to redevelop Liverpool Street station🚂

👏Thanks @telegraph.co.uk for highlighting our meeting this week on the future of Liverpool Street Station.

📢"The City of London deserves better than this current scheme" - Griff Rhys Jones.

www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

23.01.2026 16:24 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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🎤What can you do to stop Network Rail's plans for years of disruption at Liverpool Street Station? You can object!

👏Well said, Griff Rhys Jones! There's still time to make your voice heard ✍️

🔎There is an alternative! Read more on our website: bit.ly/45Zb0p1

#LiverpoolStreetStation

21.01.2026 18:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith Penelope follows country house owners as they strive to keep their historic homes intact

🧐We know a thing or two about saving country houses.

📺Lovely to see one our former campaigns Petworth House
featured on the show from @channel4tv.bsky.social

www.channel4.com/programmes/s...

19.01.2026 16:48 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
https://www.canterburysociety.org.uk/streetlights-press-removalspaused/

🚨BREAKING NEWS: Following public pressure, Canterbury City Council has confirmed that no further historic lampposts will be removed while options are reviewed.

More here: t.co/YF2EK8UFUl

13.01.2026 14:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

With big thanks to our collaborators incl:
@nudgecommunity.bsky.social
@archifringe.bsky.social
The Norwich Society
Sheffield Historic Bdgs Trust
V&A Museum
Kevin McCloud
New Future
Friends of the Pipe Factory
+ sponsors
Selectaglaze
Urban Space Management
Castree
Butress
PickEverard
Drygate

22.12.2025 13:45 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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From Glasgow to Plymouth, Yorkshire to E Anglia, we've spent our 50th year travelling the country, collaborating with brilliant local groups & celebrating remarkable buildings🏛️

We've had a blast. We hope you have too. Here's to the next 50!🙂

#buildings #history #architecture #heritage #SAVEtoreuse

22.12.2025 13:40 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0