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Over the past few months, our team has been out and about across East Lindsey, getting to know the 14 conservation areas we are currently assessing for East Lindsey District Council. And we’ve been delighted by the response. Since launching the project, we’ve received a wealth of comments and local knowledge from residents, parish councils, […]

Every historic house carries a layered story, but when change is proposed those layers need more than admiration, they need a Heritage Statement. Properties with a long history are rarely static. Medieval manors became Jacobean halls; Georgian fronts were draped over earlier cores; Victorian tastes re-dressed interiors and gardens. Historic buildings embody social change, architectural […]

Exploring the barriers and solutions to making heritage truly accessible. Every year, England’s historic treasures throw open their doors to participate in Heritage Open Days. From 12–21 September 2025, thousands of people will enjoy free entry to churches, castles, gardens, and historic sites as part of this year’s festival theme: Architecture: Buildings, Bridges and Beehives. […]

Historic England grant for Heritage at Risk will fund urgent conservation and restoration works. Irving Patrick Consulting is delighted to share that Spilsby Sessions House has been awarded over £1 million from Historic England’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ grants programme. This will play a vital role in conserving and restoring this much-loved Grade II listed building, […]

Securing funding for a heritage project is never just about filling in forms. It’s about building a case that’s credible, compelling, and clearly aligned with what funders want to support. Whether you’re considering an application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) or another major grant giver, preparation is everything. At IPC, we’ve supported dozens […]

Are you the custodian of a heritage building daunted by the prospect of achieving net zero carbon? Do you need help understanding your options for ‘going green’ – assessing the impact of easy wins and more costly interventions? If so, IPC can help! With funding from Innovate UK, IPC has developed a new service to […]

As winter approaches and energy prices soar many heritage organisations are considering their options for keeping the heating on and their buildings dry.  Maintaining a stable temperature and humidity in an old building is essential, not just for the comfort of visitors, but also to stave off problems such as excess moisture and leaching of […]

A poignant sign hangs on the wall of the Church of St Helen’s in Biscathorpe, located near Louth in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Beneath a layer of plaster dust and cobwebs it pleads: ‘Please Help. We have no income for the upkeep of this church’.  St Helen’s dwindling congregation may have led to its eventual disuse, […]

Two highly experienced heritage specialists have launched Irving Patrick Consulting in Lincoln – a consultancy for transformational heritage, conservation and church projects in the UK. Co-founded by company directors Dr Anne Irving and the Revd. Canon John Patrick – who worked together for many years at Lincoln Cathedral – Irving Patrick Consulting will provide fundraising, […]