Over the summer, alongside Historic England and The Churches Conservation Trust, we delivered Historic England’s heritage building skills summer school, an immersive programme designed to equip participants with both the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills that are critically needed in the industry. At Bullen Conservation, our aim is to bridge the gap by nurturing the next generation of conservation specialists who can help preserve our built heritage for future generations.
“Historic England’s heritage building skills programme was developed as a pilot to address the skills shortage to maintain and improve historic buildings. A key aspect of the programme is to provide trainees and apprentices the opportunity to work on a live construction site. Working with the Churches Conservation Trust and Bullen Conservation at the Church of St John in Lancaster, the attendees gained from a wealth of expertise being shared with them and developed invaluable and broader experience that will inform their future career. The enthusiasm from all parties involved in passing-on their knowledge has been critical in delivering a successful Summer School”. - Florence Salberter, Historic England, Heritage Projects Manager.
