RESEARCH & EDUCATION (NOT PUBLISHED)

Historic Building Research

The OBR has so far produced over 400 research reports on buildings throughout the county of Oxfordshire. We are always looking for opportunities to survey, analyse and record historic buildings. See our Research and Reports page for details.

How Old is your House? – How to be a House Detective

Old buildings speak of their history – learn to read their architecture and to interpret their age

Documentary research – learn where to look and what to look for when researching a building, such as the people who have lived in the house and perhaps even who built it.

Subject guildes: Interpreting building features and materials

A series of instructional guides on various architectural elements in buildings and how they can help when interpreting the date of buildings. For example Windows, brickwork, ceiling joists, timber roofs, plan forms.

Education in Vernacular Architecture and Historic Building Analysis

A guide on where to study architectiral history, from a list of useful books and technical articles to what certified courses are available.