The Victorian Society objects to ‘badly thought-through’ demolition of Victorian Villa in conservation area
The Victorian Society object to demolition of Victorian Villa to make way for new surgery in Beeston, Nottinghamshire. The Victorian Society urges people to object to plans to demolish...
Darlaston Police Station (1899-1902, Charles William Davies Joynson) successfully listed
Following The Victorian Society caseworker Tim Bridges’ application Historic England has listed the building and the attached railings at Grade II. Darlaston developed rapidly during the 19th century due to...
Successful listing in Birmingham, the Samuel Heath and Sons Head Offices (1888, David Henry Ward)
Following The Victorian Society caseworker, Tim Bridges’, application Historic England has listed the offices for their architectural interest and high-quality craftsmanship as well as the historic interest as testament to...
Our new Events Coordinator
Ruth Miller will be providing events support two days a week to help take forward our events programme. We are pleased to announce that Ruth Miller has been appointed as...
Listing success for Norfolk Convent
All of Henry Woodyer’s extant houses of Mercy are now listed, as Abbe Pierre House and Holy Cross House (formerly the house of Mercy and Convent) in Ditchingham, Norfolk, receives...
The Threat to Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage: An Open Letter To the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation, Olga Borisovna Lyubimova
The Victorian Society with other heritage groups expresses grave concern over the loss of life and the loss of tangible and intangible culture, architectural heritage, art, monuments, archaeology, and collections...
Theatres in the Spotlight – Spring 2022 Edition of the Victorian Magazine Out Now
The latest edition of the Victorian magazine focusses on Victorian and Edwardian Theatres, with features and news on the fight to save Victorian and Edwardian Architecture The spring edition of...
Midlands Industrial Association Limited wins The Victorian Society Birmingham and West Midlands 2021 Conservation Award
The Birmingham & West Midlands group of the The Victorian Society has named the Midlands Industrial Association Limited as the winner of the 2021 Conservation Award for its restoration of...
Surprise ruling in case of G. E. Street’s St Mary the Virgin, Wheatley, Oxfordshire
The Victorian Society has experienced rare success at Consistory Court, saving St Mary the Virgin’s (GE Street, grade II*, 1855-1857) original tiled floor from being replaced with stone, which was...
Worcester’s Vesta Tilley House shouldn’t face the wrecking ball due to non-listing
Historic England describes Worcester’s Vesta Tilley House as a ‘building of very strong local interest’. Vesta Tilley House is at the centre of a fight to protect Lowesmoor from a...
We are hiring: The Victorian Society is looking for an Events Co-ordinator
Do you have an interest in architecture, design and art history? If you have experience and skills in event coordination, marketing and the computer and web skills to get the...
The Victorian Society’s 2021 Top 10 Endangered Buildings
Neglected, At Risk, In Danger of Demolition. We reveal 2021’s Top 10 Most Endangered Buildings. Griff Rhys Jones, The Victorian Society President, is highlighting the plight of buildings on the...
Remembering Geoff Brandwood
It is with enormous sadness that the The Victorian Society announces the sudden death of Dr Geoff Brandwood. We are sure that members will share our sorrow at this news....
The Victorian Society is Updating – Joining the fight to save Victorian and Edwardian Heritage is even easier
Please stand by while we upgrade our systems. UPDATE: Joining the The Victorian Society is easier than ever. Click here to join now. Please stand by while we upgrade our...
Book your place now for our online talk series: Building the Victorian and Edwardian terraced house
We are happy to announce that our online talk series, ‘Building the Victorian and Edwardian terraced house’ will begin on the 2nd November 2021. Get the 6 events in the...
Andrew Saint: London 1870-1914: a City at its Zenith – Book sale now on
The book covers the development of the British capital at a time when, in the author’s view, it reached its highest position on the world stage, using original illustrations, maps,...
The Victorian Society and Georgian Group unite to oppose demolition of listed buildings which tell the story of Manchester’s past
The Victorian Society and The Georgian Group have joined forces to campaign against the partial demolition of grade II listed buildings at 47 Piccadilly – an extremely rare survival illustrating...
The Victorian Society saddened by the loss of Liverpool’s World Heritage status
The Victorian Society is disappointed to learn of UNESCO’s decision to remove the World Heritage Status of Liverpool’s docks in their latest session on the 20th July 2021. The decision...
The Victorian Society calls for better protection of UK’s World Heritage sites
The Victorian Society is urging the Government to better protect our World Heritage Sites (WHS) following UNESCO’s recommendation to remove Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City from the list of World Heritage...
The Victorian Society listing success for lodge and gateway in park associated with David Bowie
The lodge and gateway to Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham, have been granted Grade II listed status following a The Victorian Society listing application. The gate lodge and gateway join...
Want to save a threatened historic building? Nominate it for our Top Ten Endangered list 2021
The Victorian Society is seeking nominations for its 2021 Top Ten Endangered Buildings Campaign. The annual event highlights buildings that are in dire need of repairs or are at risk...
Council urged not to destroy last pub on historic ‘golden mile’
The Victorian Society’s listing application for The Old Windmill pub in Birmingham was rejected on the 21st of May. This leaves the pub, the last on the historic Dudley Road,...
The Victorian Society urges Kinmel Hall’s new buyer to carry out critical repairs
The Victorian Society welcomes the sale of Kinmel Hall from Acer Properties Ltd at auction last week for £950,000. Rumours on Twitter suggest that a local family has bought the...
South Cambridgeshire District Council urged to stop Hotel Felix demolition
The Victorian Society urges South Cambridgeshire District Council to refuse plans to demolish a large house built in 1850 used until recently as Hotel Felix. The council pledged to achieve...
The Victorian Society saves country house delisted by accident from demolition
After an apparent error by Historic England led to the delisting of Carham Hall the The Victorian Society has successfully secured its relisting to end demolition plans. We are very...
Towering office block would be a shattering blow to Southwark’s industrial heritage
Proposed high-rise development put forward by the developers of the Shard raises major concerns over the loss of Southwark’s industrial heritage. The Victorian Society strongly objects to a recent planning...
Crunch time for rotting ‘Versailles of Wales’ as The Victorian Society urges suitable buyers to come forward
The Victorian Society urges Grade I-listed Kinmel Hall’s owners, Acer Properties Ltd BVI to work with Conwy Council to find a suitable buyer and prevent the historic mansion from falling...
Fight to save building designed by Sherlock Holmes author reflecting his spiritualist beliefs
The Victorian Society is fighting to stop the partial demolition of the only known surviving example of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s solo architectural design and perhaps the only building incorporating...
The Victorian Society urges Secretary of State to prevent harm to some of London’s most important Victorian buildings
Camden Council have recently approved plans to demolish the low-rise 1930s Belgrove House, and replace it with a 5-part 10 storey building, harming the setting of the Grade I-listed St...
The Victorian Society urges Mayor to reject Brixton’s Hondo Tower on environmental grounds
After the Mayor of London reopens his decision, the The Victorian Society urges him to stop the tower being built, highlighting its environmental impact. The Victorian Society is highlighting research...
Virtual book launch: AWN Pugin by David Frazer Lewis
Join us on April 28th for the virtual book launch of our publication ‘AWN Pugin’ by David Frazer Lewis! The ticket price of £25 + Eventbrite fees includes the book...
Protect London’s historic heart from skyscrapers’ uncontrolled spread
The City of London’s Planning and Transportation Committee has given the green light to the 55 Gracechurch Street skyscraper, on the edge of the City’s high-rise cluster and adjacent to...
The Victorian Society succeeds in having historic bank Grade II-listed
The Victorian Society have succeeded in having the Former Union Bank of Manchester in Nelson, Lancashire Grade II-listed. Following an application by The Victorian Society, Historic England have recognised the...
The Victorian Society slams damaging changes to Preston’s landmark Grade I-listed Harris Museum
The Victorian Society is calling for Preston City Council to refuse plans to alter one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the country. Tom Taylor, Conservation Adviser...
The Victorian Society back local campaign to stop towering 20-storey development in Brixton
High-rise development by Texan billionaire raises major concerns over the damage to Brixton’s historic environment. The Victorian Society strongly objects to plans to build a towering 20-storey development next to...
High Court quashes planning permission for skyscraper after The Victorian Society advice ignored
Planning permission for a 51-storey development in central Birmingham has been quashed due to the council’s failure to disclose our objection to the planning committee. Further details on the decision...
The Victorian Society asks Secretary of State to call in Exeter’s Harlequins development
The Victorian Society has requested a call in over plans to build an incongruously large development in Exeter that would overshadow the surrounding low-rise historic townscape. In January, The Victorian...
Listing success for The Victorian Society’s Birmingham Group
The Birmingham Group of The Victorian Society has successfully had Birmingham’s former Wellington Hotel Grade II-listed. Following an application by the Birmingham Group of the The Victorian Society, Historic England...
The Victorian Society applies for listings to protect Worcester’s historic cityscape
The Victorian Society is the latest national body calling for Worcester City Council to reject Lowesmoor redevelopment plans. These would demolish historic buildings in a conservation area including a former...
Herefordshire Council must reject demolition of historic rectory to reach 2030 environmental targets
The Victorian Society strongly objects to the Diocese of Hereford’s plans to demolish a historic rectory in Hereford. Not only would this see Hereford’s architectural heritage diminished but reuse of...