Where Handel Meets Hendrix: London’s Musical History in 7 Places
Famous musicians have lived and worked in and around London for hundreds of years.
Author: Historic England
We champion and protect England’s historic environment: archaeology, buildings, parks, maritime wrecks and monuments.
10 Historic Sites to See in Margate
Check out these must-see historic sites when visiting this famous Kent seaside town.
What Are Hulks?
Discover some of the abandoned ships that line England’s coast and rivers.
The History of Women’s Football in England
From playing in bloomers and boots to the Lionesses’ Euros victory, discover how women’s football in England has changed over the centuries.
An Introduction to Artist Henry Moore
From Yorkshire miner’s son to world-famous artist who revolutionised sculpture in the 20th century.
12 Things to Know About the ‘Austerity Games’: The 1948 London Olympics
Find out more about the cash-strapped London Olympic Games of 1948.
Stanley Arts: The ‘Eccentric’ Architecture of Inventor William Stanley
Stanley Halls was built in 1903. Today, it is home to one of South London’s premier arts and performance venues.
The Discovery of the Rooswijk Shipwreck
The wreck of the Rooswijk, which sunk in 1740, was discovered off the Kent coast in 2005.
Do You Know Your Gloriette From Your Grotto?
These images will help you navigate through features found in historic gardens and landscapes.
Halifax Stars: The Boxing Clubs of West Yorkshire
Discover the story of these northern English boxing clubs rooted in working-class community life.