6 Historic Places Shaping Youth and Community Life
A look at youth clubs in historic buildings.
Category: Architecture
The History of Stained Glass in England From the 17th Century to the Modern Age
The story of stained glass windows in England from after the Reformation to the present day.
An Introduction to Thatched Buildings and Thatching in England
Exploring one of England’s oldest and most characterful building materials.
Stained Glass in England from the 7th Century AD to the Reformation
Some of the most important, unusual and historic examples of medieval stained glass in England.
11 Historic Buildings and Places That Feature on Album Covers
How musicians from the Fab Four to The Streets have harnessed the power of historic places in their album art.
The Top 10 Oldest Theatres in England
Which is England’s oldest theatre? We present a star-studded cast of venerable performing spaces of different kinds.
Agatha Christie’s “Loveliest Place in the World”
Exploring the historic places of Devon from the life of Agatha Christie.
‘Stanley Kubrick: A Heritage Odyssey’
Stanley Kubrick is one of the most influential and visually compelling filmmakers of all time. But have you noticed how Kubrick used heritage in a number of his most famous films to help tell the stories and set the scene?
Monumental Works of Giles Gilbert Scott
The Gothic revivalist architect whose 20th century works include Battersea Power Station, Liverpool Cathedral, Waterloo Bridge and the red telephone box.
Temperance Buildings: The Way Out of Darkest England
Author Andrew Davison introduces the remarkable physical legacy of the temperance movement.