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Architecture and Built Heritage
- A useful thesaurus for architectural terms is the Getty Information Institute's Art and Architecture Thesaurus.
- Find out about relevant subject specialist networks in this field. There may be more than one network which is relevant to this subject, so this link takes you to the main networks page.
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Architectural ironwork
- Go to Care and conservation of architectural ironwork (Icon) on Collections Link for basic guidance aimed at those caring for these objects.
Bricks and tiles
Contacts
- The Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society is for anyone interested in tiles and decorative ceramics related to buildings.
Carved stone
- Go to Care and conservation of carved stone (Icon) on Collections Link for basic guidance aimed at those caring for these objects.
Decorative schemes and surfaces
- Go to Care and conservation of decorative schemes and surfaces (Icon) on Collections Link for basic guidance aimed at those caring for these objects.
Contacts:
- Contact the Gilding and Decorative Surfaces Group run by the Institute of Conservation (Icon).
- Contact the Stone and Wallpainting Group run by the Institute of Conservation (Icon).
- Contact the Historic Interiors Group run by the Institute of Conservation (Icon).
Lead work
- There are currently no resources for this section.
Stained glass
- Go to Care and conservation of stained glass (Icon) on Collections Link for basic guidance aimed at those caring for these objects.
Contacts:
- Contact the Stained Glass Group run by the Institute of Conservation (Icon).
Other resources:
- Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's historic environment and promotes its understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
- Cadw is the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment division. Its aim is to promote the conservation and appreciation of Wales' historic environment.
- English Heritage exists to protect and promote England's spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood.
- Environment and Heritage Service Northern Ireland is the government agency protecting and conserving the natural and built environment in Northern Ireland.
- Heritage Open Days celebrates England's fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.
- The aim of European Heritage Days programme is to increase public awareness of the importance of heritage, and to awaken the interest of young Europeans in their common history.
Please note that these pages are under construction. If the section you are looking for hasn't yet been fully completed, please go to the Conserve Objects or Care for my Collection pages or use the search facility, as Collections Link already has a number of collection specific resources on offer. Alternatively please contact the Collections Link advice line on 0845 838 4000.
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