Membership

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in vernacular architecture. The group currently has over 200 members.

Annual subscription is £12 per person, due on 1 January each year. From 2026, we will be introducing a reduced fee of £8 for students. Membership benefits include:

  • A copy of the annual journal, Yorkshire Buildings.
  • Four Newsletters per year.
  • The opportunity to attend all YVBSG events, some of which may be open to members and guests only. A discount on the event fee is sometimes available to members.
  • The chance to hear about, and participate in if you wish, building recording opportunities.
  • Online access to more than 1,900 building reports.
  • Online access to over 200 articles from back issues of Yorkshire Buildings.

To join, either:

  • Email Pat Leggett on membership-secretary@yvbsg.org.uk to request a link to the online membership application form.
  • Or print out and complete the printable Membership Application Form, and send it to the address below. Please remember to enclose your cheque (payable to YVBSG), or if you would like to pay by bank transfer, please email Pat for details.

    Dr Pat Leggett, 11 Lonsdale Meadows, Boston Spa, West Yorkshire LS23 6DQ.

Privacy Statement

This statement sets out what personal data the Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group (YVBSG) may hold about individual members and how that information will be stored and used.

Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy

This policy outlines expectations of behaviour for members of the Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group and how to report any concerns about a member's behaviour. This policy also contains guidance on safeguarding.