The mark of the conservation professional
| Number | Theme | Copy submission deadline | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | Regional: Wessex | 9 January 2026 | March 2026 |
| 188 | The listing process | 10 April 2026 | June 2026 |
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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Cover of
CONTEXT No.186
December 2025
Infrastructure and Industry
Articles include:
industrial structures
Peter de Figueiredo
Historic England and infrastructure
Luke Wormald
Reflections on railway heritage
Simon Hickman
Scotland’s uplifting heritage
Miles Oglethorpe
Power for the people
Wayne Cocroft
Industrial heritage in the Ruhr
John Pendlebury
Industrial conservation areas
Diane Harvey-White
Published by
Cathedral Communications Ltd
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