Author: Emily McLean

I'm a Content Assistant working with Historic England. My background is in literature and theatre, with a specific focus on the early modern era.

general view looking east the barn tea rooms kent

by Emily McLean 7 April 2022 9

A brief introduction to Historic photography

12 of the Oldest Tea Rooms in England

The great English tradition of afternoon tea has been part of our culture for nearly 200 years. If you want to experience a bit of culture and cake, check out these historic tearooms.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

by Emily McLean 7 March 2022 2

A brief introduction to

Rock Stars: 8 Women Who Broke New Ground in Geology

Women have always had inquiring minds, but have often had to fight harder than their male contemporaries for equal opportunities.

Children at the theatre, watching a pantomime. Some lean over the balcony.

by Emily McLean 20 December 2021 2

A brief introduction to Historic photography

The Story Behind the Great British Pantomime

Every Christmas, Brits flock to the theatres for pantomime season. But the great British panto is neither solely British, nor technically a pantomime.

by Emily McLean 16 November 2021 0

A brief introduction to Listed places

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.

Drury lane theatre, photograph taken from the stage looking into the stalls with four circles of seating.

by Emily McLean 19 October 2021 1

A brief introduction to Listed places

Lifting the Curtain: Theatre Then and Now

British theatre originated in the medieval era, with a strongly religious influence.