Suffragettes: Places Where History Happened
Following 50 years of campaigning by Suffragists, the Suffragettes pushed for the vote through militant action and civil disobedience.
Category: Architecture
8 Classic Features To Help You Recognise an Old Woolworth’s Store
Woolworth’s bright red signboard was a beacon on British and Irish high streets for nearly a century.
Workshop of the World: 5 Great New Uses for England’s Industrial Heritage
Grade I and II* industrial buildings are three times more likely to be at risk than other types of historicContinue Reading
A Brief Introduction to Architect Sir Edwin Lutyens
Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was a key figure in determining how the dead and missing of the First World WarContinue Reading
6 Historic Sites Added to the Heritage at Risk Register
Our Heritage at Risk Register is an annual snapshot of the health of England’s heritage. This year 327 historic places haveContinue Reading
10 Tips for Architectural Photography
Our photographer James O. Davies gives his best tips to taking architectural photos.
10 of England’s Best Post-War Buildings
With their unusual shapes and lines, discover some of England’s most prominent post-war buildings
10 Industrial Gems To Visit During Heritage Open Days
Have you ever walked past an abandoned building and wondered what was hidden behind those locked doors? Heritage Open DaysContinue Reading
Picturing the Blitz: Images of England at War
Explore images from our archive of English cities that faced destruction during the Second World War.
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