An introduction to IHBC’s theme for the 2020 Annual School in June, being hosted by the Branch in Brighton, focusing on issues of Historic Town Centres.

The day will include an insight into Ramsgate’s Heritage Action Zone that is evolving into themes of research, learning and teaching to underpin future regeneration.  We will also be revisiting the Townscape Heritage Initiative, Dalby Square Project in Margate introduced at our 2011 Annual Branch Day School. There will be an update and review of the project which has recently been completed and incorporates multigenerational living and retrofitting. 

The day will comprise a series of talks in the morning followed by the SE Branch AGM and a buffet lunch. In the afternoon there will be optional walks and site visits in Ramsgate.