England’s historic places have seen some of the world’s most important scientific advances and discoveries – what must it have been like to be the first?Read more
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Places where sporting history happened
There’s a place that saw the highest jump, fastest run, the first game, the biggest crowd – these ordinary places represent our amazing sporting history.Read more
How to lay out a garden: the legacy of Edward Kemp (1817 -1891)
Edward Kemp was one of the most prolific and influential landscape designers of the Victorian era. Read more
Early Colour Images of the English Garden
This month, we’re talking about the amazing English homes and gardens that represent or have witnessed some of the most important historic events.Read more
10 Winning Facts about Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit
To celebrate the birth place of the British Grand Prix, we take a look at 10 winning facts about the record breaking Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit.Read more
Travelling Through History with Dr Who
Between battling Daleks and dodging the Cybermen, the Doctor has taken us across the universe, and even dropped by some of England’s important historic places.Read more
Saving Lives with Clocks and Telescopes
Louise Devoy, Curator, tells us why Royal Museums Greenwich have nominated the Royal Observatory as one of 100 buildings and places that tell England’s Story.Read more
Air Raid: The Tragedy of Upper North Street School
On this day one hundred years ago – 13 June 1917 – Upper North Street School, Poplar, London, was bombed in the first daylight air raid of the First World War.Read more
Top Tips for Maintaining Your Listed Building
We take a look at 5 top tips for planning the maintenance and repair of your listed property.Read more
Allotmentitis: How Britain Dug for Victory
Allotmentswere born out of a national drive for self-sufficiency. Here we take a look at the history of allotments and their significance to our historic landscape.Read more
