by Historic England 23 March 2023 Number of comments0 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.
by Historic England 16 March 2023 1 Architecture Listed places Religious Architecture The Bells of Brierley Hill Bell ringing has returned to Brierley Hill in the West Midlands after locals purchased special equipment that allows them to practice in silence.
by Historic England 24 February 2023 5 A brief introduction to Architecture Listed places Religious Architecture A Brief Introduction to Christopher Wren Christopher Wren was a polymath, scientist and world-renowned architect.
by Historic England 31 January 2023 15 Listed places Religious Architecture 10 Historic Sites That Tell the Story of Katherine of Aragon in England Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII, played a major role in English History.
by Historic England 27 January 2023 4 Heritage and climate change Historic photography Maritime Archaeology Historic North Sea Floods Here we look at the 1953 East Coast floods, and other major historic floods that have impacted coastal parts of England over the last 1,000 years.
by Historic England 20 January 2023 3 Archaeology What Does the Staffordshire Hoard Tell Us? 10 years of research has revealed new insights into the nation’s largest Anglo-Saxon treasure.
by Historic England 12 January 2023 1 A brief introduction to Architecture Historic photography Post-War Architecture How England’s First Self-Service Store Heralded the Birth of the Modern Supermarket Here we look at the evolution of grocery shopping, from the 19th century to the present day.
by Historic England 22 December 2022 29 Architecture Historic photography Listed places What is the Oldest Pub or Inn in England? Pubs are fertile ground for tall tales, with many claims to the oldest pub in England. Here are the facts.
by Historic England 8 December 2022 5 A brief introduction to Architecture A Brief History of Community Centres in England Community centres emerged in the late 19th century through a variety of social movements.
by Historic England 1 December 2022 7 Historic photography The Story of the Great Smog of London From 5 to 9 December 1952, a thick, toxic smog blanketed London.