The Colourful World of Architect John Outram
The brilliant colours and exuberant gestures of Outram’s work have captured the popular imagination, yet still retain the ability to shock.
Category: Architecture
8 of England’s Most Beautiful Cathedrals to Visit
From Norman to Modernist, there are many different architectural styles on show in England’s cathedrals.
A Guide to Norman Architecture in England
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval architecture following the Norman conquest of England.
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Brutal and Beautiful: The Story of London’s Barbican
London’s Barbican is arguably the greatest piece of urban architecture of post-war Britain.
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.
The Life and Death of London’s Crystal Palace
Take a look inside the Crystal Palace with the Historic England Archive.
The Story of Pioneering Businesswoman Eleanor Coade
Eleanor Coade successfully adapted a secret formula to manufacture an elegant artificial stone.
Knowledge is Power: The Struggle for Education for All
The pioneers of universal education in the 18th century aspired to change an education system that provided for only a tiny section of society.
Accidentally Wes Anderson: Photographs of England
Check out these places in England that are ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson.’ Maybe one will be the setting for his next movie?