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A New Vision for the AMS

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Stefanie Turza Posted in news, Uncategorized

A new Vision for the AMS was announced at the Society’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 15 July. The Vision builds on the Society’s existing purpose, to “defend historic buildings of all ages and all types” by introducing a new focus on communities and sustainability. This will allow the Society to meet the challenges of

Queen’s Speech – AMS Statement

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Stefanie Turza Posted in news, Uncategorized

QUEEN’S SPEECH – AMS STATEMENT 12 May 2021 It was announced in the Queen’s Speech yesterday that the Government will be bringing forward a new Planning Bill, the purpose of which is to: “create a simpler, faster and more modern planning system”. The AMS previously expressed concerns about the changes set out in the Planning

Transactions Focus: Elain Harwood’s Art Deco Britain: Buildings of the Interwar Years, reviewed by Hannah Parham

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Stefanie Turza Posted in news, Uncategorized

Welcome to the first in a new series, Transactions Focus, in which we shine a light on some of the great content which can be found in the Society’s Transactions, a scholarly journal which is issued free each year to our members. Art Deco Britain also celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the founding of the

Stephen Croad Essay Prize 2021

Posted on April 6, 2021 by AMS WEBSITE Posted in news

The Trustees of the Ancient Monuments Society are pleased to announce that submissions are now invited for the 2021 Stephen Croad Essay Prize, which was founded in 2019 in memory of Stephen James Croad. The closing date is 31 July 2021. Details are given below. Stephen Croad, photo by Tony Rumsey Stephen Croad was a

APPG on ‘Conservation, Places and People’.

Posted on January 29, 2021 by AMS WEBSITE Posted in news

The AMS has responded to a call for evidence from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on ‘Conservation, Places and People’. The Group, chaired by Layla Moran MP and with the IHBC as its Secretariat, launched its first Inquiry into ‘21st Century Places – Values & Benefits’ in January. For further information see: https://newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk/?p=28785 2021 Jan-APPG

Planning for the Future White Paper

Posted on January 12, 2021 by AMS WEBSITE Posted in news

In October the AMS responded to the Government’s consultation on the Planning for the Future White Paper. To read our response see: 29.10.2020 AMS Response to Planning for the Future consultation

JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE AMS AND FRIENDS OF FRIENDLESS CHURCHES

Posted on November 10, 2020 by AMS WEBSITE Posted in news

9 NOVEMBER 2020 Since 1993, the Ancient Monuments Society (AMS) and Friends of Friendless Churches (the Friends) have shared some resources and operated a joint membership. This arrangement was established at a time of financial difficulty and uncertainty. Often called the ‘Working Partnership’, the scheme provided mutual support and strength when it was needed. Happily,

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A New Vision for the AMS

Queen’s Speech – AMS Statement

Transactions Focus: Elain Harwood’s Art Deco Britain: Buildings of the Interwar Years, reviewed by Hannah Parham

Stephen Croad Essay Prize 2021

APPG on ‘Conservation, Places and People’.

Planning for the Future White Paper

JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE AMS AND FRIENDS OF FRIENDLESS CHURCHES

Covid-19 / Coronavirus : Changes to our normal working patterns

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Ancient Monuments Society welcomes new future for Chelsea’s historic Sutton Estate