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Official Twitter account of the Vernacular Architecture Group. Follow us for events and updates on historic buildings #history #archaeology #conservation
Joined January 2016
This quaint scene is part of the R F Warner Collection. It was photographed in the early 20th century - but the photographer and location is unknown. We're asking you to help identify photos, share memories, and enhance our records - see more here 👇 https://t.co/fN8Rn9RLD8
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The algorithms are making it a lot harder to spread the word about these online talks. Although numbers are still reasonable, it would be a great help if folk were able to give the 30 December event a quick share 🙂 Booking available here: https://t.co/NctfwvKCjg
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Good news! We've selected Heritage Trust North West to take ownership of Baguley Hall, a stunning Grade I-listed medieval building in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. 🏛️ Find out more: ➡️ https://t.co/p8Jr7ThJ4Z
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The traditional "Button Houses" (Düğmeli Evler) found in the village of Ormana, located in the Taurus Mountains of Antalya, Türkiye 🇹🇷. These unique structures are renowned for their distinctive architectural style and construction methods. The houses are built using local
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Interested in a free place at the VAG Winter Conference? The topic is 'Vernacular buildings in urban contexts: the study of urban building types and integration with urban studies', 10-11 Jan 2026 in Nottingham. Bursaries are available - more info at https://t.co/ZdjOOIHFJC.
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Bits of Bamburgh, Northumberland. The parish church, farm with horse engine house; The Copper Kettle Tea Rooms: a medieval dovecote. Seen from the castle & where we had lunch. @VArchGroup
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Tree-ring dating has revolutionised our understanding of the age of ancient buildings. A house in Norwell (Notts) which was thought to be 18th century turned out to be 14th century. To find out more about dendrochronology please join us on 25 Nov: https://t.co/6WlCUsDszZ
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We are thrilled to welcome back Andrew Ziminski (@natchjourneyman) to celebrate the paperback release of his acclaimed book, Church Going: A Stonemason’s Guide to the Churches of the British Isles. Wed 19 Nov, Parish Rooms, Somerton. 7pm for 7.30pm, £3 on door.
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This charming view of a Worcestershire house is from a map of 1744. Its the earliest archival evidence for the property... but we know from dendrochronology that the building is c 300 years older. Come find out more on Dating Ancient Buildings, 25 Nov: https://t.co/6WlCUsDszZ
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The Georgian appearance of the Bailhouse Hotel in Lincoln masks a mid-14th century open hall with a crownpost roof. This sums up everything that my next book will be about: The Buildings Archaeologist - Discovering the Secrets of Britain's Ancient Buildings. Out summer 2026 🏰✒️
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Norwich's Grade I-listed Music House is being restored. 🥳 It's one of the oldest buildings in Norwich, dating back to the 12th century, and is the only secular building from that period to survive there.
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Writing a section on Pevsner. Good on posh buildings, he let himself down with vernacular. Dismissed the town of Southwell with the phrase: 'Little needs mention.' Thought the Saracen's Head was 17C but his later editors refined that to 1460s. Most recent editions are very good.
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I've just uploaded a preview page with a few bits and pieces of info about The Buildings Archaeologist book and tour. Due out during the summer of 2026... https://t.co/NGA5yGjqoT
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#WindowsOnWednesday Some workroom windows, including dairies and cheese rooms, were exempt from window tax if clearly labelled as such.
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If you're at all interested in why people used to conceal objects in their houses to ward off evil then there's a good chance you would find my book useful. https://t.co/Q8OB7Dlj0D
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This rare medieval barn on 'Downton Abbey' estate was built for the Bishop of Winchester between 1451 and 1453. The impressive Grade I listed structure retains most of its original timber frame. The barn remains in agricultural use and is part of the Highclere Estate.
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My next public lecture is at @scripthavenltd in Worcester on Wednesday 15th October. It will be all about Protection Marks, please do come along :-) https://t.co/1bp8QLq4vM
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#AdoorableThursday Door in a barn wall in Hooton Pagnell, South Yorkshire. Walling of local Magnesian limestone with triangular and rectangular ventilation holes.
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