John Betjeman Award now open

The John Betjeman Award, organised by the Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), celebrates excellence in conservation and repair projects at places of worship of any faith in England and Wales (and the Isle of Man); and recognises the highest standards of craftsmanship used in carrying out those projects.

 

The Award is made for repair or conservation of fabric, fittings or furnishings carried out in the last 18 months at an historic church, chapel or other faith building which remains in use for worship. However, cathedrals of any denomination are not eligible. It is not essential that the building is listed as being of architectural or historic interest – its age or architectural significance is less important than the quality of the repair.

 

Information and entry forms can be downloaded from the SPAB website where you can also find the SPAB Principles document, and coverage of the winner of the 2016 Award (repair of the historic timber stair at St Michael and All Angels, Bishops's Cleeve, Gloucestershire) and another commended project (conservation of panels from a Lubeck altarpiece at All Saints, Wigan).

 

The closing date for entries is 21 February 2017