Scientific interest in caves and rock shelters began in the early 19th century, when discoveries of bones of extinct animals were thought by some to come from an age before the Biblical flood.Read more
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A brief history of ships’ figureheads
Ships’ figureheads have a long history embodying religion, symbolism and superstition.Read more
A brief introduction to Brutalism
Loved and loathed, revered and reviled: Brutalism remains one of the most controversial and misunderstood architectural styles of the 20th century.Read more
Top blogs of 2018
In case you missed them, here are our most-read blogs of 2018. Thanks for following, we’ll be back with more great-reads in 2019.Read more
A brief introduction to the remarkable Gertrude Jekyll
Jekyll’s planting schemes and their harmonious colour palettes, and use of traditional crafts, remain the quintessential essence of English-style.Read more
A brief introduction to gargoyles
A brief history about gargoyles and grotesques for the Halloween season.Read more
6 Poems to ponder on National Poetry Day
From William Wordsworth to Stevie Smith, generations of English poets have been inspired by place.Read more
A brief introduction to lidos
Increasing water safety concerns in the 1920s inspired the creation of outdoor pools with concrete, tiled tanks and water filtration systems.Read more
6 Listed sites that survive from the age of the steam train
In homage to an iconic era of train-travel, we take a look at some of the most important listed sites associated with steam locomotives in England.Read more
6 Rituals of remembrance
The way we remember is deeply rooted in place and familiarity – from memorial sites marked by statues to ceremonial sanctuaries for quiet reflection.Read more
