6 Sensational Surviving Tudor Country Houses
The tumultuous Tudor period lasted from 1485 until 1603, and saw huge changes brought about by three generations of monarchs and the break away from the Catholic Church.
Category: Architecture
A Brief Introduction to Brutalism
Loved and loathed, revered and reviled: Brutalism remains one of the most controversial and misunderstood architectural styles of the 20th century.
A Spotter’s Guide to Victorian Architecture
Named after the 63 year reign of Queen Victoria, the era of 1837 to 1901 inspired unprecedented social, intellectual and technological change.
5 unusual endings for London’s Thames bridges
There has been a crossing at the site of London Bridge almost as long as there has been a city of London; Saxon crossings, Roman crossings, the fabled medieval crossing of 1209 brimming with buildings, pubs and shops.
A Spotter’s Guide to Post-Modern Architecture
Post-Modernism in architecture was an international phenomenon, which can be defined by its relationship to the Modern Movement.
A Brief History of Fire Stations
Identifiable by their big red doors, England’s network of historic fire stations reach out to every city, town and village.
A Spotter’s Guide to Art Deco Architecture
The bold, geometric, decorative look of Art Deco originated in France in the 1920s.
A Brief Introduction to Lidos
Increasing water safety concerns in the 1920s inspired the creation of outdoor pools with concrete, tiled tanks and water filtration systems.
Ee ‘beer’ gum – it’s Yorkshire Day!
This Yorkshire Day we’re taking a tour of God’s own county’s beer brewing heritage.
6 Reasons to Love Historic Norfolk
Norfolk is steeped in history and its vast, flat landscape has inspired artists, writers and poets for centuries.