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• Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland

  http://www.ahss.org.uk/
  For the study and protection of Scottish Architecture. The society's activities.

• Association of Small Historic Towns and Villages of the United Kingdom

  http://www.ashtav.org.uk/
  ASHTAV cares and contributes to the preservation and enhancement of the historic environment. Profile, campaigns, planning matters and information about membership.

• British Brick Society

  http://www.britishbricksoc.free-online.co.uk/
  Promotes the study and recording of the archaeology and history of bricks, brickmaking and brickwork. Activities, membership application form.

• Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments

  http://cadw.gov.wales/splash?orig=/
  The official guardian of the built heritage of Wales. Sensitive maps and lists lead to photographs and brief descriptions of the 129 monuments in State care in Wales. Also news, events, contacts, publications.

• Chapels Society

  http://www.chapelssociety.org.uk/
  Seeks to promote public interest and knowledge of the architectural and historical importance of UK Nonconformist places of worship. Aims, activities, publications, membership.

• English Heritage

  http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
  The Government's statutory adviser on England's built heritage. Details for visitors of over 400 of the country's most important buildings and monuments, which are in its care.

• Historic Environment Scotland

  https://www.historicenvironment.scot/
  Photographs and visitor information on historic buildings and sites open to the public, including castles, cathedrals and monasteries.

• Historic Houses Association

  http://www.hha.org.uk/
  Association for the owners of private houses open to public in the UK. Aims, activities, how to join.

• Historic Royal Palaces

  http://www.hrp.org.uk/
  Responsible for the conservation of HM Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Whitehall and Kew Palace with Queen Charlotte's Cottage.

• National Trust

  http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
  Brief histories and visitor information on over 300 historic buildings and gardens owned by the National Trust in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Some photographs.

• National Trust for Scotland

  http://www.nts.org.uk/
  Scotland's leading conservation charity. Details of over 100 properties in its care from castles to cottages, with visitor information.

• Prince's Regeneration Trust

  http://www.princes-regeneration.org/
  Undertakes the rescue and regeneration of redundant buildings of historic and architectural importance. Information about their aims, projects, services, publications, news and recruitment.

• RCAHMW

  http://rcahmw.gov.uk/
  Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales records and interprets built and landscape heritage. Collections of the National Monuments Record of Wales. English and Welsh language options.

• Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain

  http://www.sahgb.org.uk/
  Information on the society's membership, events, awards and publications. Lists of contents for all volumes of its annual journal 'Architectural History'.

• The Church Monuments Society

  http://www.churchmonumentssociety.org/
  Details of activities and publications.

• The Cinema Theatre Association

  http://www.cinema-theatre.org.uk/
  Promotes the study of old cinemas. Archives, publications, events, links.

• The Ecclesiological Society

  http://www.ecclsoc.org/
  For those interested in church architecture, furnishings, or liturgy. Describes the history, activities and publications of the society.

• Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society

  http://www.tilesoc.org.uk/
  National society responsible for the study and protection of tiles and architectural ceramics. Publications, gazetteer, beginner's guide to tiles, ceramic location database.

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