In this episode I am joined by Tiffany Snowden from
Blue Willow Heritage. Tiffany is the Director of Blue Willow Heritage, having founded the company following over a decade of work in the historic environment
sector with a focus on both built heritage and archaeology. She is a fully accredited member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists at their highest level (MCIfA) as well as being a full member of the Institute for
Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). Tiffany currently serves as a Trustee of The Victorian Society, one of the statutory consultees forming part of the Joint Committee of the National Amenity Societies. Key interests and experience include design advice, retrofit of historic buildings, Victorian architecture, and the sustainable conversion of traditional agricultural buildings.

We talk about how she got into the industry and the roles
she undertook before starting Blue Willow Heritage. It is very inspiring when you are not sure what you want to do but how embracing the unknown and working in different roles can shape the work you get involved in and how invaluable that experience is in helping clients with their projects.

It is interesting to hear a how archaeology intertwines with a buildings fabric and the stories it can tell and what that can mean when you are embarking on a project and how to get the best results.

We also talk about how confusing it can be when it comes to looking at things like windows, and some of the claims made around traditional designs and authenticity and the complications this could cause down the line on a project.

It will be an interesting listen for anyone who owns an
older property and is looking for some guidance and anyone generally interested in older properties.