In Memory – Arnold Root

Arnold was awarded the SPAB Scholarship in 1982 with Paul Bedford and Tim Buxbaum. Arnold’s love for old buildings may have been in the blood: his aunt and uncle had both worked in the field, his uncle in the old Ministry of Works, predecessor to English...

2020/21 Scholars Fundraising

2020 ScholarshipThe 2020 SPAB Scholarship fell victim to the Covid-19 Lockdown and was postponed a week prior to the three scholars embarking. The 2020 Scholars are: Amy Redman – Architect Libby Watts – Architect Lucy Newport – Structural...

Janet Locke 1928 – 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our friend and fellow Scholar Janet Locke. With thanks to Hannah Reynolds, we offer the following words in tribute and further details below. 2008, Janet Locke at Goldsmiths Hall, Insall’s 50th Anniversary....

AGM and Annual Gathering 2019

Online Booking Now Open! West Sussex and The South Downs National Park: Saturday 7th September 2019 We are delighted to announce details of this year’s Gathering of Scholars and Annual General Meeting of the Trust, to be held in and around the South Downs...

The Lime Cycle

Coniston to Kelmscott Cycling Fundraiser 2019 SPAB Lethaby Scholars 2016, Tríona Byrne, Declan Cahill and Gethin Harvey are putting the sketchbooks down to complete the expedition on two wheels. Accompanied by Conor Meehan (Scholar 2013), and hopefully other past...