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Picturing the Crystal Palace
Take a look inside the Crystal Palace with the Historic England Archive.
4 Towns That Grew From the Mills
The Industrial Revolution shaped much of the north of England.
The Bennets, the Bridgertons, and now you: Assembly Rooms Past and Present
Regency romance has returned to our screens with the likes of Bridgerton and a flurry of Austen adaptions.
The Story of the Royal British Legion
Founded in 1921, the Royal British Legion has been supporting the Armed Forces ever since.
The Story of Pioneering Businesswoman Eleanor Coade
Eleanor Coade successfully adapted a secret formula to manufacture an elegant artificial stone.
5 Chilling Tales From Churches in England
Uncover spooky stories of dark magic and local legends at five of England’s most atmospheric churches.
Lifting the Curtain: Theatre Then and Now
British theatre originated in the medieval era, with a strongly religious influence.
People and Protest: The Story of the Jarrow March
In October 1936, 200 unemployed men from Jarrow began to march to Parliament.
Knowledge is Power: The Struggle for Education for All
The pioneers of universal education in the 18th century aspired to change an education system that provided for only a tiny section of society.
Accidentally Wes Anderson: Photographs of England
Check out these places in England that are ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson.’ Maybe one will be the setting for his next movie?