# [HBP#23] - Charles Bain Smith - Inside the World of a National Trust Architect

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Podcast: [Heritage Buildings Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heritage-buildings-podcast-7116506)
Published: 2025-12-02T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.heritagebuildingspodcast.com
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🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to another episode of the Heritage Buildings Podcast! In this episode of the Heritage Buildings podcast, host Vincent Reed sits down with Charles Bain-Smith, a senior building conservation manager at the National Trust. A RIBA chartered architect and SCA accredited conservation specialist, Charles shares his journey from a three-year-old boy witnessing the dramatic demolition of an 18th century tar mill to becoming a leading figure in architectural conservation.  Charles delves into his experiences working on various restoration projects, his insights on the dynamic nature of heritage conservation, and his reflections on the importance of preserving the 'ness' of places like Hastings' old fishing port.  Whether you're an enthusiast of architectural history or curious about the future of building conservation, this conversation offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestamps Click the time on the left to jump straight to that section 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:52 Early Inspirations and First Act of Conservation 05:43 Spiritual Connection to Heritage 06:36 Involvement with Chillingham Wild Cattle 08:59 Durham Cathedral and the Love of Craftsmanship 14:19 Early Career and Mentorship 23:37 Hands-On Experience and Passion for Timber 31:23 Starting a Practice and Team Collaboration 42:18 Creative Evenings a…

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