The Buildings of Philanthropist John Passmore Edwards
Over 70 buildings were constructed in 14 years, including libraries, literary institutes and art galleries.
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A Brief Introduction to Christopher Wren
Christopher Wren was a polymath, scientist and world-renowned architect.
5 Facts About the Vikings in England
A quick introduction to the Viking Age in England.
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.
5 Things to Know About King Alfred the Great
Get a quick picture of some of the achievements of the only English monarch to be called ‘the Great’.
A Brief History of Community Centres in England
Community centres emerged in the late 19th century through a variety of social movements.
The Life and Times of King Alfred the Great
Explore the story of the Saxon King often credited with being the founder of the English nation.
Radiowaves to Fibre-optics: The Evolution of Wireless Technology
The first electrical communication system was introduced in England in the 1830s.
The Story of Martini Maccomo: A Black Lion Tamer in Sunderland
Possibly the first Black lion tamer in England, Maccomo was tamer to Sunderland’s famous taxidermy lion Wallace.
6 Places That Tell the Story of Operation Hurricane
Not long after the end of the Second World War, a small and secretive cabinet committee took the decision that Britain should develop an atomic bomb.