With its miles of unspoilt coastline and swathes of remote undulating countryside, Northumberland is one of the most beautiful and peaceful counties in England.Read more
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Working from Home: England’s Domestic Textile Industry
Explore the story of England’s domestic textile industry, the buildings that housed them and the people who worked within them. Read more
10 Places That Tell Stories of Isolation
Isolation and social distancing have shaped our past in many different ways. Here are ten places with fascinating stories.Read more
8 Things to Know About Blackpool
As England’s favourite seaside resort, Blackpool has a long history of entertaining its customers for over 200 years. Here are eight things you need to know about the history of the town.Read more
The Life and Legacy of Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, known as the Crimean War’s ‘Lady with the Lamp’ was a pioneering 19th century nurse and social reformer. Read more
Where to Find Byzantine Architecture in England
Byzantium made an unexpected mark in the 19th-century as part of a mini-revival across Europe. Here’s where you can find examples in England.Read more
Shakespeare’s Life Through Buildings
William Shakespeare is arguably England’s most famous poet, playwright, and actor. Here we look at his life through the buildings, most of them still standing todayRead more
Ramsgate’s Historic Past in 10 Images
From quiet fishing village to prosperous port and popular seaside resort, here are some of Ramsgate’s architectural highlights.Read more
The Modernist Buildings of Ove Arup
Ove Nyquist Arup is considered to be one of the most important structural engineers of the 20th century. Here’s our guide to his most significant buildings.Read more
5 Post-war Churches That Broke the Mould
Here are five post-war churches that paved the way for how they are built.Read more