Index of SAVE's Campaigns
In the frontline of conservation since 1975
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Index of SAVE's Campaigns |
| In the frontline of conservation since 1975 |
Since its creation in 1975, SAVE has been at the centre of many campaigns for historic buildings, areas and on issues affectiing the historic environment. The cases discussed below are but a handfull of these: more information on past campaigns can be found in the SAVE ACTION GUIDE, which is available from SAVE. Click here to purchase a copy.
 'Monstrous' Shoreditch Towers |
Current Campaigns:Artist views give first glimpse of 'Monstrous' Shoreditch Towers SAVE Britain’s Heritage is calling on the Mayor of London to intervene to block proposals for a forest of tall blocks which will overshadow one of London’s most historic districts and sweep away 18th and 19th-century buildings in a vulnerable and unique district on the fringe of the City.
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 Corner of the General Market Buildings |
The General Market Buildings at Smithfield face the threat of demolition, proposed to make way for office blocks. The market buildings are "key buildings" in the conservation area and must be saved! A failure to retain them would result in serious damage to the finest group of market buildings in the U.K.
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Scientists prepare a model in the test section of the 24 foot wind tunnel at Farnborough |
The Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough The fight is on to save what remains of the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough, the cradle of British aviation and one of the key historic sites related to the development of flight in the world. This includes the remarkable wind tunnels for testing the aerodynamics of aircraft. The site still retains a remarkable sense of place, which along with the buildings is endangered by current plans for a massive office development on the site. |
Tyntesfield |
Previous Campaigns:One of the finest Victorian country houses, containing original furnishings and a magnificent art collection, was due to go under the hammer in the spring of 2002. However, following a rapid SAVE campaign, the National Trust, with huge support from the NHMF, stepped in at the last minute to save Tyntesfield and its contents for the Nation, thereby preventing this remarkable house from disappearing from public view. |
 The interior of the Baltic Exchange before demolition |
The Baltic Exchange was damaged by an IRA bomb in 1992. Planning permission was later given for the remains of the building to be demolished and replaced by a 40 storey tower block designed by Lord Foster. SAVE campaigned long and hard against the destruction of this Grade II* listed building, and on these pages we discuss the immediate wide ranging effects of the decision to allow the demolition.
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