Balloons and Bowler Hats: Early Images from Victorian Skies
The Shadbolt Collection contains the earliest surviving aerial images of England.
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A Brief Introduction to Garden Cities
The Garden City Movement was one of England’s most radical contributions to urban planning.
A Brief Introduction to Boston, Lincolnshire
With its two marketplaces and ancient warehouses, Boston is full of rich heritage.
A Brief Introduction to Castles of Legend
Many castles were associated with the stories of King Arthur and the evidence can sometimes be seen in their fabric.
7 Fine Examples of Georgian Buildings
Here we look at 7 Georgian masterpieces, each a stunning example of this exciting, architectural period.
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.