EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION? The development of English architecture seen through structures in the care of English Heritage
About
English Heritage looks after some 400 properties that span a period of 5000 years. While each property has its own, unique story to tell, collectively they combine to tell the story of the development of English Architecture from prehistoric times through to the end of the 20th century. This lecture will summarise that development through 25 properties that illustrate key points in that story and show how English architecture has evolved over time, responding to changes in society, fashion and construction techniques.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
31 Oct 2025
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Organiser
- London Local Network
Registration information
Booking lunch
During the registration process for the lecture you will have the opportunity to book the networking lunch. Lunch starts promptly at 12.00 and costs £25 (incl VAT) for a two-course meal with wine.
Reservations for lunch must be pre-booked. They can be made up to 11pm on the Monday prior to the event (subject to availability).
Speakers
David Grech
Retired Architect
David Grech is a retired architect who, in the latter part of his career specialised in the historic built environment. After graduating from Nottingham University, David initially worked in private practice on the Welsh boarders then spent four years as a lecturer at the Welsh School of Architecture at Cardiff University before moving back into practice in Cumbria. After obtaining a postgraduate diploma in historic building conservation he moved to Cambridge in 2003, where he worked with both English Heritage and Historic England, providing advice on new developments in sensitive historic locations across East Anglia.
Reasons to attend
To learn more about the development of English architecture.
Programme
This lecture is preceded by an optional lunch, which is served at 12.00, providing an opportunity to network with colleagues prior to the lecture.
14:00 – the lecture starts promptly at 14:00
14:45 approximately – Questions and discussion
15:30 - Networking time in the Faraday Centre.
On arrival, please sign in at the Faraday Reception desk, on the second floor of the IET in Savoy Place.