Architect, playwright, soldier, spy, courtier, diplomat and garden designer: there are going to be a myriad of ways to meet the remarkable Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) through 2026, his tercentenary year. Presented …
Two Cases of Total Demolition
The Group has strongly objected to the total demolition of a group of Grade II listed cottages at Nos. 3-6 Bury Road, Hengrave, Suffolk which were probably constructed as a …
Geoffrey Tyack Stands Down as Editor of the Georgian Group Journal
After eighteen years editing the Georgian Group Journal, Dr Geoffrey Tyack is standing down after the publication of the 2026 volume. Educated at Oxford, where he remains an Emeritus Fellow …
Winners of the Georgian Group Architectural Awards announced!
Beckford’s Tower and Gorhambury House among eight projects to win in scheme celebrating exemplary conservation of Georgian heritage Gorhambury House in Hertfordshire, Beckford’s Tower in Bath, Castle Howard in Yorkshire, …
Rousham at Risk
The Group has written to Cherwell District Council to express grave concern at proposals for a vast new town development at Heyford Park, a former RAF airbase, which threatens to …
Leaden Hall
The deadline for comment on the Leaden Hall application has been extended by Wiltshire Council to 14th October. This is a highly important case, the determination of which will have …
Georgian Group Charity Auction with Sworders Auction House
Help Safeguard Britain’s Georgian Heritage The Georgian Group is partnering with Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers for a special fundraising auction to be held in January 2026. Proceeds will help us …
Custom House Scheme Approved!
The Georgian Group welcomes today’s decision by the City of London’s Planning Committee to approve the applications for Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent to convert the London Custom House …
Job Opportunity: WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN
WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN Reports to: The General Manager, The Georgian Group Term: Part-Time, 6-Month Fixed Term Contract (Jan – June 2026) Salary: £10,000 Vanbrugh300 is a year-long festival …
Tragic Fire at Woolton Hall: A Devastating Blow for British Architectural Heritage
We are deeply saddened to share that Woolton Hall in Liverpool, one of Northern England’s most important Georgian houses, suffered a major fire overnight. This Grade I listed masterpiece, originally …