10 Things You Should Know About the First World War
Discover some surprising and little-known stories of the war’s impact on England.
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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
7 of England’s Best Seaside Wonders
Here are seven listed structures that sum up the English seaside experience.
A Brief Introduction to the Post Box
With over 85,000 post boxes across England, it is likely you pass one every day.
A Brief Introduction to Bronze Age Barrows
Discover how and why barrows were constructed during the Bronze Age.