Cambridge Military Hospital The Cambridge Military Hospital, named after Prince George, was first opened on July 18, 1879. During the First World War, this hospital acted as the first base hospital to receive injured soldiers. It was also the first place where plastic surgery took place in Britain. After both the First and Second World…
Historic building advice Events showing people how to maintain historic buildings, like the Old Abbey, will run across the UK for six months. Owners and occupiers of historic buildings are invited to attend free heritage events that will teach people how to maintain their buildings and effectively save money. One top tip is to keep…
How to Protect Historic & Listed Buildings: Heritage Protection Guide Suppose you are the owner, facilities manager or curator of a historic or heritage building open for visitor attraction. In that case, it should be your ultimate priority to protect the building and its inside contents. There are numerous things you can do to ensure…
Making Old Buildings Look New Regardless of your property type, the truth is that within time, every property will show visible signs of ageing. It happens with cars, fashion and everything else! There’s no way to avoid an older property looking old fully, but there are ways you can make it look newer than it was before. Start…
Rougham Hall, Suffolk This estate is located near St Bury Edmonds, which is local for many visitors. In 1905, this building was owned by Sir George Agnew and is still within that family’s ownership. This property was taken over by the army during World War Two; however, it was struck by a forceful bomb in…
Twyford Abbey – West Twyford This Twyford Abbey was never an abbey and still isn’t. This manor house had been partially demolished between 1715 and 1806. The house was then turned into a gothic-themed mansion. The building was bought in 1902 and became a nursing home, which closed in 1988 due to insufficient funds. The building features…
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