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Number Theme Copy submission deadline Publication Date
189 Threatened materials and crafts 10 July 2026 September 2026
190 Current topics 9 October 2026 December 2026
191 Regional: North Wales 14 January 2027 March 2027
192 Local lists and undesignated heritage assets 9 April 2027 June 2027

Context is the journal of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation which represents professionals working in the historic built environment in the UK. It is published four times a year and is distributed to Institute members and to a range of other subscribers. Context informs readers about developments in professional practice and the management of the historic environment and provides a forum for discussing issues of professional concern.

Context is edited by Rob Cowan. All enquiries should be directed to: editor@ihbc.org.uk Context is published four times a year.


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Context on-line archive
The articles from Context are published on a searchable on-line archive six months after publication. To visit the archive click here.

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Cotext 189


Cover of
CONTEXT No.189
September 2026

Threatened Materials and Crafts

Articles include:

Horsham roofing stone
Matthew Slocombe

The right stone
Clara Willett

Thatching straw production
Jenny Chesher

Thatch spars for a sustainable tradition
Sally Stradling

Saving a bell foundry and its skills
David Potter

Cob, lime and the skills gap
Jack Henderson

Moving and conserving Manchester Cenotaph
Stephen Levrant

Murals and the heritage dilemma
Duncan Marks


The 2026 IHBC Yearbook

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