Call for Papers 27 March 2026 at Downing College, Cambridge This international academic conference will explore the impact and legacy of Sir John Vanbrugh. The event marks the tercentenary …
Lottery Funds for Vanbrugh300
Presented by The Georgian Group, thanks to grant awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund January – December 2026 Sir John Vanbrugh’s (1664-1726) life and achievements will be celebrated across …
Fire at Medlock Mill
The Georgian Group is deeply shocked and appalled by the news that Medlock Mill in Manchester (likely the city’s earliest surviving textile mill) suffered a catastrophic fire overnight. Thankfully we …
Help Save Norris Castle!
Norris Castle on the Isle of Wight is now on the market with Savills. Last year, The Georgian Group was instrumental in resisting very harmful proposals for the Grade I listed Castle and …
Custom House
The Georgian Group’s involvement with Custom House dates back to 2018, when we were first consulted on a pre-application basis regarding the then-owner’s plans to convert the building for hotel …
Georgian Group Architectural Awards: Call for Entries 2025
Georgian Group Architectural Awards: Call for Entries Applications are invited for the Georgian Group’s Architectural Awards, sponsored by Savills. The annual awards celebrate exemplary conservation and restoration projects in the …
Group acknowledges improvements to Bath Rugby Stadium scheme – but echoes ICOMOS in calling for further reduction of harm
Following revisions to the proposed Bath Rugby Stadium scheme, we have written to the local authority acknowledging some improvements– including a reduction in height achieved via a tapering roofline – but continuing to …
The Georgian Group issues message of support for the Gardens Trust in wake of Government review of statutory consultees
The Georgian Group – which, as a charity, works to promote understanding of eighteenth and early nineteenth century designed landscapes as well as buildings – is very concerned by the …
Staff Update
We’re delighted to announce the promotion of both Edward Waller and Tom Whitfield to Senior Conservation Adviser in recognition of their exemplary work delivering conservation advice for buildings of our …
The Georgian Group to Speak at Clandon Park Planning Committee Meeting
The National Trust’s applications for Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for works to Clandon Park will be heard at Guildford Borough Council’s Planning Committee meeting on the evening of …