The tumultuous Tudor period lasted from 1485 until 1603, and saw huge changes brought about by three generations of monarchs and the break away from the Catholic Church.Read more
A brief history of ships’ figureheads
Ships’ figureheads have a long history embodying religion, symbolism and superstition.Read more
A brief introduction to Brutalism
Loved and loathed, revered and reviled: Brutalism remains one of the most controversial and misunderstood architectural styles of the 20th century.Read more
A spotter’s guide to Victorian architecture
Named for the 63 year reign of Queen Victoria, the era 1837 – 1901 inspired unprecedented social, intellectual and technological change.Read more
Top blogs of 2018
In case you missed them, here are our most-read blogs of 2018. Thanks for following, we’ll be back with more great-reads in 2019.Read more
What archaeology can tell us about the history of migration in England
To mark International Migrant’s Day 2018, we take a look at 7 archaeological and historical objects that help to tell the history of migration in England.Read more
Home from the war: what happened to disabled First World War veterans
Around 2 million soldiers, sailors and airmen came home with some level of disability: over 40,000 were amputees; some had facial disfigurement or had been blinded.Read more
5 unusual endings for London’s Thames bridges
There has been a crossing at the site of London Bridge almost as long as there has been a city of London; Saxon crossings, Roman crossings, the fabled medieval crossing of 1209 brimming with buildings, pubs and shops.Read more
7 Reasons to love historic Norwich
Norwich is the only English city in a National Park (the Norfolk Broads) and until the Industrial Revolution was the second largest city in the country.Read more
A brief introduction to the remarkable Gertrude Jekyll
Jekyll’s planting schemes and their harmonious colour palettes, and use of traditional crafts, remain the quintessential essence of English-style.Read more
