The Society of Architectural
Historians of Great Britain
The Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain brings together all those with an interest in the history of the built environment – academics, architects, heritage experts and the wider public. As the leading body in the field, we believe that appreciation of architectural history plays a vital role in understanding our culture, past and present. With the help of our members, we publish new research, organise a broad range of events, provide educational opportunities and advance the understanding of the built histories of all periods and places, in Britain and beyond.
“With a wide remit and a diverse membership, we are open to everyone with an interest in the built environment, wherever they come from and whatever their area. As the leading body in the area, this inclusive mandate is reflected across all our funding and educational support, publications, events and awards. ”
Architecture, Community and Television in 1970s Britain
27 February 2025 - Speaker: Jessica Kelly
In the 1970s, the launch of community cable television channels in Britain changed the relationship between architecture, television and the public. Focusing on two community channels, Swindon Viewpoint (1973) and Channel 40 in Milton Keynes (1976), this seminar will trace the architectural implications of this new form of television.
The SAHGB Annual Lecture: A Conversation About the Shape of Buildings to Come
13 March 2025 - Convenor: Tanvir Hasan
What should be the dialogue between architects and architectural historians at a moment which has seen large-scale development and redevelopment globally while realising the full extent of the climate crisis? What is the future of our shared architectural heritage that can respond to the urgency of environmental change and cultural repositioning?
Before Bilbao: The Case Study of Hans Hollein’s Museum in Mönchengladbach
27 March 2025 - Speaker: Eva Branscome
Eva Branscome is Professor of Architecture and Cultural Heritage at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, UK. Her teaching approaches architectural history & theory in several ways: as an independent field of study, as directly relevant to students’ design processes, and as a factor within heritage environments.