9 November 2019 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.Read more
The Secret War: Resistance in Britain During the Second World War
Britain’s war against Germany and her allies in the Second World War was not confined to the battlefields.Read more
Protected Parks and Gardens to Visit this Autumn
As the nights grow shorter and the leaves get crispier, here are some of the best parks and gardens to visit this Autumn. Read more
How St Paul’s Cathedral survived
St Paul’s Cathedral is one of London’s greatest and most loved buildingsRead more
Connecting People and Places
A team of aspiring architects have been researching and visiting places of historic interest to BAME communities. Read more
Heritage at Risk: In Progress
Founded in 1998, the Heritage at Risk register is
the annual snapshot of the health of England’s historic places.Read more
The Story of Camouflage During the Second World War
The British Army School of Camouflage was founded in 1916 and based in London’s Kensington Gardens.Read more
5 Places That Tell the Story of Kensington and Chelsea
Once a predominantly rural area, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea was officially created in 1965 and over time has evolved into one of London’s most diverse and historic neighbourhoods.Read more
Eight of England’s Most Magnificent Libraries
Libraries are ingrained into the blueprints of cities worldwide. As well as their obvious educational importance, they play a substantial role culturally and historically. Read more
Hidden in Plain Sight: Evidence of the Second World War
On 3 September 1939 Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand declared war on Nazi Germany.Read more