Gift memberships for lovers of ancient buildings

 

These are gift ideas for anyone who loves ancient buildings and wants to protect them and preserve them for future generations.  

Gift ideas for lovers of ancient buildings are:

Historic Houses Association

Historic Houses Association 

The HHA represents over 1,640 of the UK's privately and charitably owned historic houses, castles and gardens.  About 500 of these properties open their doors to visitors for days out, special tours, school visits, film locations, events, or even memorable places to stay.  There's a Gift Membership scheme, with free access of hundreds of heritage sites across the UK, monthly online lectures, a quarterly magazine, and a special members area on the website with competitions, promotions and relevant discounts!  Find out for more information on the Gift Membership

Give a gift membership to the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
The Society was founded by William Morris in 1877 to counteract the highly destructive 'restoration' of medieval buildings being practised by many Victorian architects. Today it fights to save old buildings from decay, demolition and damage. Give an SPAB membership to a loved one and help support historic places and to conserve the historic environment for the future.   Find out more here
The Churches Conservation Trust The Churches Conservation Trust

The Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity saving historic churches at risk.  It has saved over 350 buildings, and these attract nearly 2 million visitors a year.   The English churches include incredible examples of architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of history.  Members gain exclusive access to the Trust's work and enjoy a range of benefits.  Find out more about their Gift Membership scheme here

Give a gift membership to the National Churches Trust

Give a gift membership to the National Churches Trust

This is a wonderful gift for anyone who loves and wants to help preserve heritage.  Churches, chapels and meeting houses have a rich history, and provide a focal point for many.  But time takes its toll on them all and they need loving care to protect them and preserve them.  This is where the National Churches Trust come in.  Do take a look at the Fifty things you can do in a church - they extend well beyond going there for prayer, peace, reflection and being social!  It just shows how important churches are for communities around them.   Give a gift membership here