All we need is love...

[Gervase]

It's that time of year again, when the SAVE catalogue of the buildings most at risk in Britain is published.
To quote the launch press release, it is

the most agonising parade of delightful and
decaying historic buildings that SAVE has so far produced. Yet it is exciting too, because
many of these buildings can be tackled and rescued by enterprising individuals. This list
of over 100 buildings includes classic Queen Anne and Regency houses begging for
restoration, weather boarded Essex farmhouses, old rectories, town houses built for wealthy
merchants, pretty but forlorn village pubs, and a perfect William and Mary Dolls House
belonging to the Ministry of Defence. There are bigger buildings too, many prominent
local landmarks such as the art College at Derby, the Prison at Plymouth, several town
halls, post offices, schools, chapels and hotels. Every page is a cry for help.

SAVE does terrific work in highlighting some absolute gems which are in real danger of being lost, and has helped save many in the past from the wrecker. It's a hugely worthwhile charity and should be dear to the heart of anyone interested in period properties.
Much, much more at a well-known blog not a million miles from here.

 

[Penners]

I don't want to look, thanks Gervase. There are so many delicious properties, and so little money.

By the way, I fear that your title for this thread might be regarded as only half the story. "All we need is love...

...and a big bag of cash!"

 

[Flyfisher]

All you need is cash . . . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvkPeX5aVik

 

[Schoolmarm]

I didn't realise there were so many beautiful buildings in desperate need of love. It said there are a thousand to view on the online membership.

Bargain 25 quid per year.

It is even cheaper for the catalogue though 8) .

 

[Gareth Hughes]

I'm not sure how many local authorities make their BAR lists available online, it can't just be the Norfolk ones - but if anyone's looking for a project:

https://online.norfolk.gov.uk/buildingsatrisk/(S(ikwlvirb2aokkr2po1rq4pzb))/Default.aspx

 

[Schoolmarm]

edit because link isn't working.

 

[Schoolmarm]

Does this link work? It is to a really good article in the property section of Sunday Times about BAR.

http://property.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/property/article6432246.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1

 

[Cloudscape]

Worked for me.

 

[Schoolmarm]

YAY