Trustees Celia Clark and Bill Fergie gave a fascinating insight into 50 years of HBPT after the recent AGM.   “Saving the Past for the Future - Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust’s first 50 years - and counting…” explored the Trust’s achievements between 1975 and 2025.   To see their presentation click here . Overview Hampshire’s conservation movement emerged in response to nationwide post‑war redevelopment that saw historic centres cleared for roads, tower blocks, houses

We are sad to announce the death of Michael Pearce on 26th December 2025 aged 87, following prolonged illness. Michael (Mike) was a prime mover in raising awareness of the historic environment in the 1970s. He set up the Historic Buildings Bureau (HBB), with a staff of 6, within the Hampshire County Council (HCC) planning dept in 1976 not only to assist HCC but also to provide advice and encouragement to the newly formed District Councils. Gradually some of these Districts de