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Events

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµruns a diverse programme of events including visits, walks, online talks and weekends away. These are publicised to members below and in the ‘Blue Sheet’ which is mailed with our membership magazine, ‘The Victorian’, in February, June and October. Members receive priority booking.

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµis an CPD provider recognised by The Institute of Historic Building Conservation. Our recorded online talks can be found in our shop here. This is a fantastic opportunity to discover over 80 lectures on ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµand Edwardian architecture, architects, and related themes including railways.

April

Talk: Alfred Waterhouse – High ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµArchitect

As work on renovating Manchester Town Hall draws to a close, it is a fitting moment to revisit his career and be reminded of his finest achievements in a talk given by Alexandra Fairclough, a specialist in architectural heritage..

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Ticket Price: £10.00 bookable from February on Eventbrite
Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Time: 2.00pm
Venue: Stretford Public Hall Chester Road Manchester M32 0LG –
Location: Manchester
Ticket Price: £10 pay on the day
Date: Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Time: 12.30-2pm
Venue: 1st floor Cottonopolis Building 14 Newton Street Manchester M1 2AF –
Location: Manchester

Online Lecture: The Architecture of the British Museum By Steven Brindle

Steven Brindle, who has published widely on the history of architecture, considers Smirke’s design and the ideology that produced it.

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Ticket Price: £6 – £8
Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Online –
Location: Online

Walk: Tour of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµand Edwardian Stratford upon Avon

Saturday 25 April, 11.00am–4.00pm: Join archivist Jim Ranahan for a walking tour of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµand Edwardian Stratford-upon-Avon. Meet outside Stratford railway station. Highlights include the station, almshouses, cottages, hospital clock tower, and waterside expansion. Public transport is strongly advised because Shakespeare birthday celebrations will make Stratford exceptionally busy.

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Ticket Price: £7.00
Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Time: 11.00 a.m.
Venue: Stratford upon Avon Railway Station, Station Road, Startford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PY –
Location: In Person | Birmingham & West Midlands

May

Ticket Price: £10.00 bookable on Eventbrite from March
Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Time: 2pm
Venue: St Cross Church, 611 Ashton New Road, Manchester M11 4RX –
Location: Manchester

Online Lecture: Five houses by Edward Schröder Prior by David Valinsky

E. S. Prior is known for two highly experimental houses: The Barn in Exmouth and Voewood in Norfolk. This talks looks at what happened next.

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Ticket Price: £6 – £8
Date: Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Online –
Location: Online

June

Tour: A Guided tour of Perrycroft, Malvern

Saturday 6th June, 2.30 p.m.–4.00pm:
A guided tour by the current owners, who have recently restored the house.
Perrycroft is a distinctive Arts and Crafts house designed by C.F.A. Voysey in 1895, marking his first major commission and helping establish his signature style. Built as a small country retreat for John W. Wilson—an industrialist and MP—the L-shaped property includes a lodge, stables, and coach house, and is closely integrated with its landscape. The cost includes refreshments and time to explore the gardens; however, the steep terrain makes it unsuitable for those with limited mobility, and the visit is offered at cost.

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Ticket Price: £25.00
Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time: 2.20 p.m.
Venue: Perrycroft, Jubilee Drive, Upper Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6DN –
Location: In Person | Birmingham & West Midlands

Online Lecture: ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµTop Ten Endangered Buildings 2026

Join our caseworkers and Director as we discuss this year’s top ten endangered buildings and structures.

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Ticket Price: Donations
Date: Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Online –
Location: Online