How we help
Contributing to the community
During the last 50 years, we have been involved in a number of projects which have enhanced the town and helped to make it such a wonderful place to live.
We manage the Tithe Barn which has enabled this important historic building be open for the community to visit and enjoy.
Design Guide
We have written and published a free step by step guide for developers, architects builders and home owners in the town and surrounding area.
We highlight some of the key historic character and features of the architecture of the town. The aim is to encourage ‘best practice’ and to encourage good detailing in the design of new buildings within the local area.
Publishing
Publications can be purchased from Ex-Libris on The Shambles.
Bradford Facades:Made to Measure
Adrian's Darke's vision of a Wiltshire town. 101 measured drawings of buildings in Bradford on Avon, each to a scale of 1:50. 128 pages; hardback; 30mm x 23mm.
An Eye for Detail
Adrian Dark’s Sketches: Wessex and BeyondArchitectural drawings mainly from Wiltshire with some from the south west and Wales. 128 pages; paperback.
The 50th anniversary celebration
A brief record of the Preservation Trust’s achievements in its first 50 years, a picture of its current work and a look to the future: what should be the Trust’s role?” The book is illustrated and full of reminiscence from senior members of the Trust.
Barton Farm, the Last Thousand Years
A richly illustrated history by Margaret Dobson and Gareth Slater. £4.
Tithe Barn leaflet
Text by Margaret Dobson, illustrations by Gareth Slater and design by Mike Shearing.
Town Trail
If you would like a stroll around Bradford On Avon, we have designed this town trail which follows plaques erected by Bradford on Avon Preservation Trust.
Don’t forget to look up as you walk around - you will see interesting roof details, decoration and unexpected views.
With thanks to Jenny Dack for doing such a great job designing the map.
