Architecture
Church Plans On-line
The archive of the Incorporated Church Building Society (set up in 1818 to promote the building and repair of Anglican chrches in England and Wales) includes over 12,000 church plans submitted to the society between 1818 and 1982. These were included in applications for grants to the society and can be searched for by place, area, people/firm and by date. Brief details are given about the reasons for the application and the architects and firms involved in the projects.
http://www.churchplansonline.org/
Images of England
Images of England is an English Heritage initiative and part of the National Monuments Record. It contains over 300,000 records of England's built heritage. A basic search is freely available but you will need to register for 'Advanced' searching.
http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk
RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
Search the vast online catalogue for references to articles. The site also includes information about architectural events and details about RIBA itself, including how to find an architect and information on architecture as a career.
http://www.architecture.com
RIBA Online Directories
Find chartered practices in the UK, practices abroad and individual members of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects)
http://www.ribafind.org/ default.asp
The Great Buildings Collection Online
More than 1000 buildings listed. Search by building, place or by architect. Some images included
http://www.greatbuildings.com
Page last updated: 1 July 2008
