Architecture in the UK

Here are some selected links you might like to try.

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Architectural Heritage Web Pages
Links to websites to some of Britain's leading architectural charities and amenity societies. Includes a register of listed buildings for sale.
http://www.heritage.co.uk/|

Architecture of Wales - Architectural Drawings in The National Library of Wales
The collections include architectural drawings of buildings and other structures, mainly in Mid and South Wales, together with some examples for sites outside Wales. The site contains lengthy details and images of selected items from the collection.
http://www.llgc.org.uk/ardd/pensaeri/architect.htm|

Derelict London
A compilation of over 600 photographs of derelict and everyday London.
http://www.derelictlondon.com/|

Edinburgh Contemporary Architecture
Architecture resource for Edinburgh with tours, directories, news, events and books.
http://www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk/|

English Heritage
English Heritage is the Government Agency concerned with England's historic environment, directly responsible for hundreds of properties and providing expert advice and funding for thousands more.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/|

Images of England
The Images of England project is making a photographic record of every Listed Building in England at the turn of the millennium to place on the internet. Each of the 370,000 images are being matched to accompanying written architectural descriptions of the buildings, to create what will be one of the largest free picture libraries in the world. Thousands of images are already available to view.
http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/|

Looking at Buildings
Looking at Buildings is the latest venture from the Pevsner Architectural Guides. The site is includes sections on understanding buildings, exploring buildings (which concentrates on the buildings of selected British cities), a glossary and links.
http://www.lookingatbuildings.org.uk/|

Northern Architecture
Northern Architecture's role is to promote high quality architecture and design of public space in the North East of England. The site includes a directory of key sites about the region, an archive of projects, and a programme of events.
http://www.northernarchitecture.com/|

Pevsner Architectural Guides to England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales
All about the Pevsner architectural guides and the Buildings Books Trust. Books on buildings rural and urban, medieval to modern, monuments, archaeology, and industrial sites for each county in England, and Ireland, Scotland and Wales; a history of the series and a complete list of titles with descriptions.
http://www.pevsner.co.uk/|

Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group (SVBWG)
SVBWG provides a focus for people interested in the traditional buildings of Scotland. Includes information on events and publications.
http://www.svbwg.org.uk/|

ScottishArchitecture.com
Forming part of the Scottish Executive's National Programme for architecture, ScottishArchitecture.com is a central hub for information in the field of Scottish architecture and the built environment generally.
http://www.scottisharchitecture.com|

The Mackintosh House
A reconstruction of C R Mackintosh's own home in Glasgow. A VR tour of the house is included.
http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/collections/art_gallery/mac_house/machouse_index.shtml|

Vernacular Architecture Group (VAG)
The Vernacular Architecture Group was formed to further the study of traditional buildings, originally those of the British Isles. In recent years, its membership and publications have also reflected a growing interest in buildings from other parts of the world. The site includes sample papers.
http://www.ccurrie.me.uk/vag/|

ViewFinder
ViewFinder is an online image resource for England's history from English Heritage, featuring England at Work for images of the industrial age or the Henry W Taunt Collection for vintage scenes of Oxfordshire and the Thames. Searching is by keyword, theme, or place name, and there is a collection of extensive photo essays.
http://viewfinder.english-heritage.org.uk/|

Virtual Portmeirion
Portmeirion is a private village in North Wales that was created by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, using a combination of rescued architectural follies and specially designed buildings which provide a fascinating mix of architectural styles. Includes virtual tours.
http://www.virtualportmeirion.com/|

Windmill Design and Construction
The history of the traditional English windmill, with details of design and construction as well as use.
http://servercc.oakton.edu/~wittman/mills/mills.htm|

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