SAVE Britain's Heritage

21/08/2026

🏛️🦇Mentmore Towers latest

✍️Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4gjuHfP

Images: SAVE and Waddesdon Image Library

21/08/2026

🚨 Latest on Hillhead Baptist Church: MSP Demands Urgent Intervention ⛪️

Glasgow MSP Paul Sweeney has submitted an emergency statement to parliament calling on ministers to intervene and 'call-in' the highly contested demolition plans. 🏛️⚠️

Find out what you can do here👇

Glasgow MSP Paul Sweeney has submitted an emergency statement to parliament calling on Scottish Ministers to urgently intervene in highly contested demolition plans for Hillhead Baptist Church in Glasgow's west end.

20/08/2026

Just a few tickets left for our architectural tour of Bradford! 🎟️

Alongside expert guide Mike Ashworth, we’ll explore the former epicentre of the world’s wool trade—the iconic “Woolopolis”—a powerhouse of industry, innovation, and bold civic ambition 🧶

🛠️We'll discover how the Industrial Revolution dramatically shaped Bradford's architecture and see how this incredible rich heritage is fuelling ambitious new regeneration schemes today.

Grab your spot here:

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 conservation, free to respond rapidly to emergencies and to speak out loud for the historic environ...

19/08/2026

✨Nearly 800 events at this year's Open House Festival

SAVE is hosting several, including:
📌Lost Aldwych, 19 Sep, 11:00–12:30
📌Georgian Grafton Street: Sprüth Magers Gallery, 19 Sep, 15:30–17:00

See the full list:

'Povera' meaning 'poor art' in Italian, is an ongoing project made by mixed-media artist Michael Connell. In his back garden in Catford, Michael has built an unbelievable shed, fusing art and nature, that's made entirely of waste materials from skips and people's unwanted items. Exploring themes of....

19/08/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Buckinghamshire Council moves on Mentmore Towers!

You might recognise this exceptional grade I listed mansion as Wayne Manor in Batman Begins 🦇 or from the Spice Girls’ iconic 'Goodbye' music video 🎤✨

SAVE has been campaigning for Mentmore since the 1970s—back when it was on sale for £2 million (furniture and artwork included!) and nearly became an outpost of the Victoria and Albert Museum 🎨🏰

Today, severe roof leaks and failing masonry are putting this architectural masterpiece in serious peril and as a result, the owners have formally been served a repairs notice. They must act within 2 months.

Read the full story ➡ https://bit.ly/4gjuHfP

Images:
- Jigsaw Aerial Imagery
- SAVE's 1977 publication 'Mentmore for the Nation'

18/08/2026

“A perfect example of a team that can work together effectively to solve the inevitable unforeseen challenges of a complex heritage project” 👏

SAVE Heritage Manager Amy Popham was recently given a tour of the works in progress at Jacob Wells Baths in Bristol 🏗️🏛️

The project team Trinity Centre have already raised over £2m towards the restoration, but further funding is needed to finish the job 💰

Trinity, a community arts charity, is keen to hear from individuals, trusts and foundations who may be interested in helping at this critical stage in the restoration 🤝

Images: 📸

18/08/2026

🏛️ Huge opportunity in South London!

The historic former stable block in Ruskin Park is up for lease! After years of campaigning by Friends of Ruskin Park, Lambeth Council is seeking a third-party to bring this landmark space back to life.

Here’s what you need to know:
☕ The Vision: Planning permission was approved in Dec 2025 for a café or community hub.
📍 The Location: A popular park that's already home to the trendy community sauna baths.
💰 Funding & Investment: A £250k lottery grant was previously allocated (needs reapplication), but significant additional investment and elbow grease will be required to bring the space up to standard.

Got a vision for this South London spot? 👉 Find all the details and listing info: https://www.avisonyoung.co.uk/properties/380494-ruskin-park-former-stable-block-ruskin-park-for-lease

16/08/2026

👏 Round of applause for Friends of St Mary's Church, Somers Town 🎉🏛️

The scaffolding is coming down at St Mary’s Church in Somers Town, London and the restored façade is looking majestic✨

The grade II-listed church received funding from Historic England (through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund) for much-needed repair work to the west front of the Gothic-style building. Doesn’t it look stunning?

In 2023-24, SAVE supported the Friends of St Mary’s campaign to fight off the threat of closure of this 200-year-old church, a highly valued community space❤️

Pictures: ART Architects Ltd (who's 8 months of conservation work have restored the church to it's original splendour).

12/08/2026

💫Tickets now on sale!

Join SAVE Britain's Heritage for a rare opportunity to explore London's remarkable grade I-listed Custom House before building work begins.

This private tour is a chance to step inside one of the capital's most significant historic public buildings, including rare access to some of its extraordinary interiors.

Standing on the Thames since the early 19th century, Custom House played a pivotal role in Britain's trading history. Its story reaches back centuries, with customs officials once overseeing the movement of goods, intercepting smugglers and protecting valuable cargo.

The tour marks an important moment in the building's future. SAVE, together with The Georgian Group successfully challenged earlier redevelopment proposals, helping to secure a better scheme that promises improved public access while protecting the building's exceptional architectural and historic significance.

🔖Tickets available now: https://bit.ly/4bMTbwB

📸Pics 1&4: Gareth Gardner for SAVE

08/08/2026

⭐Building of the Month: August🏛️

📽️The Abbey Cinema, favourite childhood haunt of Beatles legends John Lennon and George Harrison, was rescued from demolition by SAVE five years ago through a successful listing campaign but the threat to the building persists.

🎸Now, a local resident and history teacher has launched a campaign to rally the community to 'come together' and find a new lease of life for this Art Deco icon.

Find out more ➡️https://bit.ly/4fOFXlq