The Victorian Society exists to save Victorian and Edwardian buildings of special architectural merit from needless destruction or disfigurement.

It was founded in 1958 as the national pressure group fighting to protect Victorian and Edwardian buildings in England and Wales. Among its founder members were John Betjeman and Nikolaus Pevsner.

Today, the Victorian Society has around 3,400 members. It is a registered charity supported mainly by subscriptions from its members and by grants from English Heritage and Cadw.

By law the Society must be consulted over any proposal to demolish even part of a listed building. It also lobbies for changes in the law regarding conservation of our built heritage.

In addition to its magazine, the Victorian, the Society produces a wide range of publications including the acclaimed series of ‘Care for Victorian Houses’ booklets for owners and architects. Most recently the Society launched ‘The Victorian Society Book of the Victorian House’, published by Aurum Press. For any house-proud owner of a Victorian property this book represents a unique and invaluable resource. It is packed with information about Victorian architectural ideas, building methods and materials, as well as practical advice on maintenance and conservation.

Include house owners, architects and other conservation specialists in the public and private sector. Subscriptions contribute to the employment of architectural advisers to deal with thousands of consultations and case studies each year, and to represent the Society at public enquiries and church courts.

Published three times a year for the Society in March, July and November. From 2004 it will be published in February, June and October.

House Notes: This special section provides information and advice for those caring for or living in Victorian and Edwardian buildings. Fixtures and Fittings from wrought iron to ceramic tiles, wallpaper to carpets, furniture to stained glass. There is also a ‘Question and Answer’ section to deal with reader enquiries.

Recently listed buildings and buildings at risk

Focus on great Victorian cities and areas: Manchester, Liverpool, South Kensington etc.

Casework ….. Book Reviews ….. Society News ….. Events

3,400 members, the majority of whom enjoy high rates of disposable income. Members include architects and other conservation professionals. Many members own old houses and wish to restore and decorate them in a sympathetic manner. The Society’s publications go to many libraries and colleges and are recognised as valuable sources of information on the period. The Victorian Society is recognised as an authoritative voice on the period 1837-1914.

A copy of the Information and Advertisement Rates leaflet for the Victorian Magazine is available, click here to download it.

For further details about the Victorian Society please see their website: www.victorian-society.org.uk