Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Abstract
Methods that may be employed in the repair of ancient buildings, in accordance with the 1877 principles of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. It is intended to be of use to all who have the care of valuable ancient buildings, or are concerned with their upkeep.
Author
Powys, A. R.
History
First published 1929.
Reprinted 1981, 1985 and 2015.
ISBN
9781898856016
Subjects
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Building types
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Historic buildings
Publisher History
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings was founded in 1877. They have a firm set of principles about how old buildings should be repaired and the practical knowledge to show how these can be put into effect. Publications include a variety of technical information sheets and leaflets for the industry and general public.
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