by Historic England 1 June 2023 1 First World War Historic photography High Explosive: Bootle’s Cunard Shell Works During the First World War The Shell Works in Bootle fulfilled part of a complex process, with most of the production done by the factory’s female workforce.
by Historic England 26 May 2023 5 A spotter's guide to Ghost Signs: Spooky Remains of a Hidden Past Once you’re on the look out for ghost signs, you’ll find they are frequently hidden in plain sight.
by Historic England 15 May 2023 Number of comments0 Historic photography Second World War The Story of the Dambusters: Operation Chastise, May 1943 From bouncing marbles across a garden water butt to the development of a deadly bouncing bomb, discover the extraordinary story of the Dambusters’ raid.
by Historic England 10 May 2023 11 Architecture Historic photography Listed places A History of Ukrainians in England Discover how Ukrainian communities have adapted buildings to create spaces for worship, education and community activity.
by Historic England 4 May 2023 Number of comments0 A brief introduction to Historic photography Listed places 5 Historic Things to Know About Coronations Take a look at the history and heritage behind this ancient ceremony.
by Historic England 20 April 2023 1 A brief introduction to Historic photography The Story of the Bristol Bus Boycott Find out why the Bristol bus boycott of 1963 was a major moment in the UK civil rights movement.
by Historic England 13 April 2023 2 Listed places 007 Historic Places Behind the World of James Bond Explore some of the listed places that helped to build Bond’s world.
by Historic England 6 April 2023 3 Historic photography The History of 10 English Cricket Grounds By the 18th century, cricket was a leading sport in London and the south eastern counties of England.
by Historic England 30 March 2023 1 Listed places 5 Listed Pub Signs in England Take a look at these historic calling cards for pubs and inns across England.
by Historic England 23 March 2023 2 A brief introduction to Architecture Listed places The Buildings of Philanthropist John Passmore Edwards Over 70 buildings were constructed in 14 years, including libraries, literary institutes and art galleries.