Weston-super-Mare: the Town and its Seaside History
From a small village to a popular seaside resort, Weston has a distinct architecture and seaside history.
Category: Architecture
The History of the English Science Lab
The modern laboratory emerged in the 1680s when the University of Oxford built the first Ashmolean Museum.
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Traditional buildings, known as vernacular, originally made up the vast majority of the structures that ordinary people lived and worked in.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 Brief History of Prefabs
After thousands of homes in Britain were destroyed during the Second World War, temporary houses known as ‘prefabs’ were built.
5 Places in England with Ukrainian History
From cathedrals to gardens, discover five places connected to Ukrainians in England.
A Brief History of Gurdwaras in England
A gurdwara is a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs, meaning ‘the residence of the Guru’.
Women Architects Who Helped Shape England
Women have always influenced domestic design but it wasn’t until 1898 that the first female architect was admitted to the Royal Institute of British Architects.
6 Historic Places That Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
To commemorate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee six historic sites have been protected.
A Guide to English Gothic Architecture
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval Gothic architecture in England.
A Brief History of the English Mosque
Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture.