Selby Civic Society will have their next speaker meeting on Thursday 16th July 2026, starting at 7.30pm, which will be held at Portholme Church, Portholme Road, Selby.
£2 for members, £5 for non-members, which includes light refreshments.
The speaker this month is Hilton Marlton, who is a historic building conservation specialist, focusing on domestic buildings which rely on local materials and traditional craftsmanship. He has particular interest in windows, historic glazing, local joinery, lime-wash and environmentally responsible and sustainable craft-practices.
This talk explores the craft of historic glazing and its vital role in the character of our heritage buildings. Discover the overlooked beauty and archaeology of mouth-blown window glass during the “long” 18th and 19th centuries. The lively, visual quality of historic window glass is frequently only appreciated once glazing is replaced. Historic window glass has distinctive transparency and individual visual distortions.
More than 90% of UK historic window glass has been lost in the past four decades and Hilton will outline why old windows and glass are valuable, what they add to our heritage and why it is important to repair them and retro fit with similar materials.
Hilton earned an Institute of Historic Building Conservation MA from the University of York and is now a PHD researcher in buildings archaeology, focusing on mouth-blown glass. His projects have achieved critical acclaim in publications like World of Interiors and House and Garden.
The Civic Society are looking forward to welcoming Hilton and learning more about this fascinating subject.
Selby Civic Society has worked for over 50 years to make Selby a better place for residents and visitors. Selby has a rich history, heritage and character, which the Civic Society believes are worth celebrating and protecting. The Society aims to promote quality architecture and town planning in Selby, and to deliver projects to improve the town, which will benefit all who live in, work in, or visit Selby. They look forward to seeing you at their meetings.