@lrbilson

Building Historian & Conservator, Freelance Writer & Lecturer, Trustee at Arvon. Views my own.

 Shrewsbury, England
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Joined June 2012
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Rebuilding Heritage@Heritage_RH13 Apr 2023
📔#DYK know that Rebuilding Heritage runs a free online learning library for heritage organisations? The resources, in a variety of formats, span a range of key topics – from #fundraising and #business planning to #communications, #leadership and #EDI. rebuildingheritage.org.uk/re…
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Beautiful day for some talks on Craftsmanship @Dumfries_House for the @PrincesFound Building Arts students
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Dumfries House@Dumfries_House14 Mar 2023
Just over a fortnight remains until the deadline for applications for @PrincesFound's Building Craft Programme. The renowned programme, supported by @benefactgroup, trains the next generation of master craftspeople working in construction by strengthening their skills. 1/2
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Recclesia@recclesia10 Mar 2023
Kilo by kilo the structural restraints are being tensioned at St Peter’s Church #Chester. By late last night we’d hit our first target - slow and methodical progress but progress nonetheless!
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I’m honoured to help celebrate #Barts900 birthday with research, exclusive visits and a reception 🥂. Still time to join in! Symposium: Architecture & Health, 1660-1830  | The Georgian Group Symposium: Architecture & Health, 1660-1830  | The Georgian Group georgiangroup.org.uk/event-d…
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Rachel Morley@MorleyRA22 Feb 2023
Twitter! Can you help? We have some oil lamps at a church in Monmouthshire that need refurbishment to get them working for a wedding. Does anyone know anyone who knows anything about mending 1890s oil lamps? Maybe you do @lrbilson ??
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Kate Bailey@KBaileyCurator3 Feb 2023
Fantastic V&A job opportunity. We are looking for an Exhibition Research Assistant to to play a prominent role in the delivery of a proposed exhibition about Black British music genres and sub genres. Please apply by 15th Feb 💫 app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/sal…

Exhibition Research Assistant | V&A

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Dr David Mitchell@DSM88826 Jan 2023
found this wonderful little detail at the foot of an 1834 map of Edinburgh showing prominent buildings
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HolyheadRegen@HolyheadRegen3 Jan 2023
The door to Ffynnon y Wrach has been removed to reveal the work required inside. Thanks to @recclesia for arranging access @HeritageFundUK @cyngormon #nationalLottery
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Very sad development
North.Wales@northdotwales19 Dec 2022
Some sad news this afternoon as police confirm a body found in the sea off Anglesey on Saturday is that of a man reported missing last week. NWP Anglesey said: "Our deepest condolences remain with Gareth’s family and friends at this difficult time." north.wales/news/body-found-…

Body found in sea off Anglesey confirmed as being man who went missing last week

A body found in the sea off Anglesey has been confirmed as being that of a man who went missing last week. A search was launched after the man, named as Gareth Arnold by police, was last seen in the...

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In day 13 of our Divine Beauty virtual #Advent Calendar, we're introducing another of the remarkable #StainedGlass windows at @bhamcathedral - The Crucifxion window. Find out more and join us for our insightful countdown to Christmas at birminghamcathedral.com/divi… @HeritageFundM_E
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The King's Foundation@KingsFdn9 Dec 2022
DEADLINE: TONIGHT! The Prince’s Foundation is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Graduate Landscape Architect and Urban Design Assistant at its Shoreditch base in East London. 1/4
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Recclesia@recclesia8 Dec 2022
We get to work in some spectacular locations! Project South Stack started today, frozen in golden sunshine! ☀️⛄️
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We are at today's book launch for the fantastic new book Deans' Choice by @Gough_Janet showcasing our very own Ascension Window @bhamcathedral amongst many other treasures found in cathedrals in England & Wales #divinebeautybhm
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We're now about halfway through the construction phase of the Our Town Hall project. We thought it was a great time to give you a look at the amazing work being done, and what you can expect to see when the building reopens. #OurTownHall
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Today is the first day of our Divine Beauty virtual #Advent Calendar! During the countdown to Christmas we'll be sharing info and insights into our beautiful #StainedGlass windows and work to conserve them. Join us at ow.ly/FZMZ50LOWKw @HeritageFundM_E @bhamcathedral
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Municipal Dreams@MunicipalDreams2 Dec 2022
#10: A picture a day for 100 days from my new book 'A History of Council Housing in 100 Estates'. Burnage Garden Village, Manchester, established in 1906 by a co-partnership society, Manchester Tenants Ltd. uk.bookshop.org/books/a-hist…
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Jamie Moore@ConserveMoore2 Dec 2022
#Chester from the rooftops.
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The King's Foundation@KingsFdn1 Dec 2022
The Prince’s Foundation holds responsibility for the stewardship of Highgrove Gardens, where profits from tours are invested in our charitable delivery of education and training programmes. 1/5
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