Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), 37 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
Details
Accessibility
- Cloakroom
- Drinking water
- Gender neutral toilet
- Handrails on stairs
- Quieter area
- Seating available
- Toilets
Due to the nature of the site, this visit is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTThe tour will involve climbing stairs between the building’s five floors and significant periods of standing, with some seating available.
Brief description
https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/1650
"A rare opportunity to explore the Georgian headquarters of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), the UK’s oldest building conservation charity, not normally open to the public."
"The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) believes old buildings have a future. From cottages to castles and from churches to cathedrals we are here to help buildings and the people who care for them. Through our unique training schemes, courses, advice and research we help people put our expertise into practice.
Founded by William Morris in 1877, the SPAB was established in response to the work of Victorian architects whose enthusiasm for harmful restoration caused irreparable damage. Today the SPAB encourages excellence in new design to enrich and complement the built historic environment. We train new generations of architectural professionals and building craftspeople to shape this landscape with sensitivity and skill, and we play a statutory role as adviser to local planning authorities. In our casework we campaign actively to protect old buildings at risk.
SPAB: hands on history. Join today to support our positive, practical approach to building conservation."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_the_Protection_of_Ancient_Buildings
Address
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), 37 Spital Square, London E1 6DY
Phone
020 7377 1644 Office hours 9.30am-5.30pm
If you have a question about an old building, call our free and impartial advice line on 020 7456 0916. Weekdays 9.30am-12.30pm. Please note that we cannot respond to advice queries by email.
Website
Directions
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Office hours 9.30am-5.30pm
Transport
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Amenities
Toilets
Travel Information
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NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE
This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the
M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
For more details please see:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896
Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.
Location
Nearest Venues
58 metres*
73 metres*
Old Spitalfields Market, London
227 metres*
275 metres*
Christ Church, Spitalfields, London
354 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.