7 Fine Examples of Georgian Buildings
Here we look at 7 Georgian masterpieces, each a stunning example of this exciting, architectural period.
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A Brief Introduction to the Women’s Institute
Britain’s first WI was formed in Wales in September 1915, and the first in England followed soon afterwards, at Charlton, West Sussex.
A Brief Introduction to Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens
Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was a key figure in determining how the dead and missing of the First World WarContinue Reading
10 Things You Should Know About the First World War
Discover some surprising and little-known stories of the war’s impact on England.
A Brief Introduction to Ancient Paths and Highways
From main roads connecting towns and cities to meandering green lanes and mysterious paths to nowhere, our highways and byways are steeped in history.
Have We Found King Henry V’s Great Ship, the Holigost?
The Holigost was one of four famous vessels known as the ‘great ships’, the biggest built in medieval England.
A Brief Introduction to Historic Power Stations
Coal fuelled Britain’s industrial revolution from the late-18th century. It also fired the so-called second industrial revolution when new technologiesContinue Reading
England’s Record Breaking Heritage
The Guinness World Records celebrates 60 years of extraordinary achievements this week, from globetrotting explorers to sports heroes smashing records. InContinue Reading
6 Forgotten Women Who Helped End Slavery
The anti-slavery movement grew from the 1790s onwards and attracted thousands of women.
5 Magical Sounds that Capture the Coast
As a kid I spent a lot of time on the beaches of south Devon. Dawlish Warren was a particularContinue Reading