Street furniture’s deceptively simple, everyday functionality ensures the generally smooth operation of the public realm, as well as often providing subtle local character and style.
Here we look at a selection of our historic images that capture something of Christmas past.
Take a look inside the Crystal Palace with the Historic England Archive.
The Industrial Revolution shaped much of the north of England.
Founded in 1921, the Royal British Legion has been supporting the Armed Forces ever since.
Eleanor Coade successfully adapted a secret formula to manufacture an elegant artificial stone.
Uncover spooky stories of dark magic and local legends at five of England’s most atmospheric churches.
In October 1936, 200 unemployed men from Jarrow began to march to Parliament.
Check out these places in England that are ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson.’ Maybe one will be the setting for his next movie?
On 2 September 1666, a catastrophic fire began to consume the City of London within its defensive walls.