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There are a number of institutions and organizations, primarily in Britain,
that offer advanced
If you know of an organization that would be appropriate to
be listed here,
The DiCamillo Companion is not affiliated with, nor receives any compensation
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| Lectures from the Ancient Monuments Society The Ancient Monuments Society was founded in 1924 for the study and conservation of ancient monuments, historic buildings, and fine old craftsmanship. The Attingham Trust for the Study of Country Houses and Collections Schools The Attingham Trust offers a special insight into one of Britain's greatest contributions to Western art: the country house, together with its collections and landscape setting, as well as the development of the royal palace in England. Three residential programs are organized by the Trust each year: ~The Attingham Summer School ~The Attingham Study Week ~Royal Collection Studies The College of Estate Management Postgraduate Programme in Conservation of the Historic Environment Lectures and Tours from The Georgian Group The Georgian Group campaigns against the neglect, maltreatment, and destruction of Georgian buildings, parks, and gardens in England and Wales. The Group also seeks to promote the enjoyment and understanding of the Georgian heritage by an active program of education and publications. Lectures and Tours from The Irish Georgian Society The Irish Georgian Society encourages an interest in and promotion of distinguished examples of architecture and the allied arts of all periods in Ireland Lectures from The Royal Oak Foundation (in the USA) Royal Oak is the American affiliate of The National Trust in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Lectures and Courses from The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings was founded by William Morris in 1877 to counteract the highly destructive "restoration" of medieval buildings being practiced by many Victorian architects. Today it is the largest, oldest, and most technically expert national pressure group in Britain fighting to save old buildings from decay, demolition, and damage. Birkbeck College, University of London Master of Decorative Arts and Historic Interiors The University of Hull Certificate in Country House Studies University of Leeds Masters in Country House Studies Newcastle University Heritage Education and Interpretation MA and Postgraduate Diploma The University of York Masters in Historic Landscape Studies Lectures and Tours from The Victorian Society The Victorian Society is the national society responsible for the study and protection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and other arts in Britain. The Victorian Society in America Summer Schools Each year the Society operates Summer School programs in Newport, Rhode Island and London, England. These programs provide in-depth study of the multi-faceted architecture and culture of the 19th century. The courses include lectures by leading experts, site visits, and guided tours. |
