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E W Godwin by Aileen Reid
The first book to foreground his architecture The architect Edward William Godwin (1833–86) was a key figure in the Aesthetic Movement that began in the 1870s, influenced by Japanese design…
The Victorian Society object to harmful plans for Holy Trinity church Theale
Holy Trinity Church in Theale, West Berkshire is an exceptionally important Grade I-listed building originally dating from the 1820s, and designed by E. W. Garbett. It is important because it is…
Draft Local Plan threatens setting of Mentmore Towers listed park and garden
Mentmore Under Threat There is a petition to sign and advice on making your own comment on the local plan by 11:59pm on 6th September 2026. The newest threat to…
Save Victoria Tower Gardens
Government invites comments on updated planning documents for UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre In Jan 2026, the Holocaust Memorial Act 2026 became law despite determined opposition inside and outside…
With great sorrow the Society shares the news of the death of Peter Howell
The Victorian Society is deeply saddened to announce the death of Peter Howell, one of the Society’s longest-serving and most distinguished members, a former Chairman, and one of its great…
The Victorian Society celebration of the listing of one Birmingham park lodge cut short as another hit by arson attack
Handsworth Park Lodge listed at Grade II Calthorpe Park Lodge subject to an arson attack On 4th August the Victorian Society received notification from Historic England that following our application,…
Visit the Victorian Society’s listed HQ as part of Open House Festival 2026
Saturday 12th September 2026 We are delighted once again to be opening our listed offices as part of this year’s Open House Festival. The Victorian Society are based in Bedford…
Statement on the future of the Mackintosh Building, Glasgow School of Art
The Victorian Society is deeply concerned by the announcement that Glasgow School of Art is unable to pursue the full reinstatement of Charles Rennie Mackintosh‘s building without substantial additional funding….
Listing secured by the Victorian Society to protect West Bromwich church
The Victorian Society is delighted that following an application, made by our West Midlands and Birmingham regional group, Holy Trinity in West Bromwich has been added to the list of…
The Red House in Godalming
An Early and Seminal House by Sir Edwin Lutyens The recent offering for sale of The Red House presents an important opportunity to recognise not only one of the earliest…
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