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26/01/2021
Museum curator Henrietta Lockhart explores the lives of ten women living at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Mon, Feb 1, 2021 7PM, or watch at a time that suits you.
26/01/2021
The Victorian Society have succeeded in having the Former Union Bank of Manchester in Nelson, Lancashire Grade II-listed.
Chief Executive of the Friends of Highgate Cemetery Trust Ian Dungavell delves into the history of Highgate Cemetery. Tue, Jan 26, 2021 - 7PM - £5
07/01/2021
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.
05/01/2021
High-rise development by Texan billionaire raises major concerns over the damage to Brixton’s historic environment.
11/12/2020
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.
10/12/2020
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.
03/12/2020
The Birmingham Group of the Victorian Society has successfully had Birmingham's former Wellington Hotel Grade II-listed.
19/11/2020
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 music hall long associated with the male impersonating star, Vesta Tilley. The Society is in the process of submitting listing applications to help ensure their survival.
11/11/2020
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 existing buildings, rather than demolition, is vital to meeting the environmental commitments of both the council and the Church of England.
05/11/2020
Proposed high-rise development raises major concerns over the impact on Birmingham’s historic buildings.
30/10/2020
Victorian Society Director Joe O'Donnell responds to proposed changes to the planning system.
22/10/2020
The Leicester Group of the Victorian Society have succeeded in having the Former Hydraulic Power Station in Leicester Grade II-listed.
20/10/2020
Join our online lecture for just £5! Tuesday, Oct 27, 2020 7:00 PM or watch after the event. Find out more and book!
07/10/2020
Our online Victorian Society AGM will take place on Crowdcast at 2pm on 24th October 2020. Read more!