ANCIENT MONUMENTS SOCIETY
Notes for Editors
- The Ancient Monuments Society was founded in Manchester in 1924.
- Since 1968 we have been recognised as a National Amenity Society, which means we are notified of applications for listed building consent in England and Wales, involving whole or partial demolition.
- We are unique amongst the Amenity Societies because we campaign for, and study, buildings of all ages and all types. This means we can step in where others cannot.
- We prevent unnecessary destruction, promote sympathetic conversion and champion sensitive new design in historic settings.
- We also help to shape Government policy and conservation best practice by commenting on consultations and publishing our response.
- Each year we publish a list of applications for total demolition, as well as three Newsletters and a volume of Transactions.
- The Society has a particular interest in churches, and works in partnership with the Friends of Friendless Churches.
- We have over 2,000 members, many of whom are professionals in the field of architectural conservation, planning, art, architecture and history.
- With the equivalent of only two full time staff we remain the smallest of all the Amenity Societies.
For more information please contact the office on 020 7236 3934.
The Ancient Monuments Society is a Registered
Charity No: 209605.
Registered
Office: St
Ann's Vestry Hall, 2 Church Entry, London EC4V 5HB
Telephone: 020 7236 3934 - email: office@ancientmonumentssociety.org.uk
The
Ancient Monuments Society works in partnership with the Friends
of Friendless Churches