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<\/a>Join TACS<\/a> | Member Benefits<\/a> | Contact TACS<\/a> | TACS Committee<\/a><\/p>\n

The Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society (TACS) is a registered charity, number 289090<\/strong><\/p>\n

Introduction to TACS<\/h2>\n

TACS is for anyone interested in tiles and decorative ceramics related to buildings.<\/p>\n

Tiles have a history stretching back more than one thousand years. In the 13th and 14th centuries Europe\u2019s churches were paved with decorated tiles. At the same time buildings in the Arab world were adorned with richly coloured tiles. Holland was an important centre for tiles in the 17th and 18th centuries and in the 19th century Britain pioneered mass-produced tiles. The 20th century has seen both a decline and a revival in tile-making. Tiles are now much collected and studied. Tiles are all around us for everyone to enjoy. Ceramic tiles cover walls and floors, roofs and pavements, furniture and stoves, and can be seen in churches and mosques, pubs and shops, hospitals and homes. They are often combined with other forms of ceramics such as terracotta, faience and mosaic.<\/p>\n

The Tiles and Architectural Ceramics Society (TACS) has served as Britain\u2019s national society promoting the study and conservation of tiles and architectural ceramics since 1981. An international membership of individuals and institutions is drawn from the fields of tile museums, conservation, manufacturing (both industrial and craft), architecture, design, tile collecting and antiques.<\/p>\n

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Join TACS<\/h2>\n
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How to Join<\/h3>\n

Please download, print and complete the Membership Application Form. Then Scan completed form and send by Email to membership@tacsuk.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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2025-26 Membership Renewal<\/h3>\n

Please download and complete the Subscription Renewal Form and Email to membership@tacsuk.org<\/a>. Alternatively print, scan and email or post to the address below.<\/p>\n

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Current Subscription Rates<\/h4>\n
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UK Individual<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a330<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UK Family<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a338<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UK Institutional <\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a345<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
European\/Overseas (sterling only accepted)*<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a340<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institutional European\/Overseas (sterling only accepted)<\/strong>*<\/td>\n\u00a350<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

All subscriptions are due annually on 1 July. <\/p>\n

*We accept PayPal payments for European and other Overseas subscriptions; please contact the membership secretary for further details<\/p>\n

Alternatively post the completed form and cheques to:
TACS,<\/strong>
PO BOX 6719,<\/strong>
Coventry,<\/strong>
CV6 9PR<\/strong>
United Kingdom<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Member Benefits<\/h2>\n