Conservation

Blaydes House, High Street, Hull before & after restoration

The impetus for the society’s formation was the demolition of Winestead Hall, and the uncertain fate of many buildings of the Georgian period in Hull, and throughout the region. The society fought many battles ‘to preserve from destruction or disfigurement’ historic buildings in the region, the most notable successes being Maister House and Blaydes House, on the High Street, Hull.

Although there is a greater understanding of the importance of historic buildings, the threats, once so pervasive, have not disappeared and the society still has an important role to play in the conservation of the Georgian heritage of the region. One of three objectives of the society is ‘To contribute to discussions on how Georgian buildings and their settings can be preserved or appropriately adapted bearing in mind heritage considerations’.  In partly fulfilling this objective the society monitors and comments on planning applications that have an impact on buildings, and their context, chiefly, but solely, of the ‘long’ Georgian period.

Members are encouraged to alert the society to any proposals, of which they become aware, that pose adverse changes to historic East Yorkshire buildings or their settings.