6 Historic Places That Inspired Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings
Catch a glimpse of Middle-Earth at these listed historical sites in England.
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Ghost Signs: Spooky Remains of a Hidden Past
Once you’re on the look out for ghost signs, you’ll find they are frequently hidden in plain sight.
A Guide to Traditional English Buildings
Traditional buildings, known as vernacular, originally made up the vast majority of the structures that ordinary people lived and worked in.
A Guide to English Gothic Architecture
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval Gothic architecture in England.
A Guide to Norman Architecture in England
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval architecture following the Norman conquest of England.
Anglo-Saxon Architecture: Understated Jewels of England’s Heritage
Discover the legacy of Anglo-Saxon architecture including some of England’s oldest standing buildings.
From Lamp Posts to Litter Bins: The Stories Behind England’s Street Furniture
Street furniture’s deceptively simple, everyday functionality ensures the generally smooth operation of the public realm, as well as often providing subtle local character and style.
10 Spectacular Sites to Visit in Suffolk
Home to the most easterly point in England, Suffolk is the first place in the country to see the sun rise each morning.
Walking on History: Surprising Secrets of Manholes
Historic manhole covers, embedded in pavements and roads across the country, often hide infrastructure systems deep below our streets.
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.