A Brief History of Community Centres in England
Community centres emerged in the late 19th century through a variety of social movements.
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Between Chatham and Rochester: The Story of Intra High Street in 6 Places
With its development linked to the growth of the Royal Dockyard, Chatham Intra High Street has a wealth of fascinating historic buildings.
How Tutankhamun Influenced 20th Century Design and Architecture
From the most expensive jewellery and furniture to public buildings, learn now Tutankhamun inspired the world of design and popular culture.
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.
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Traditional buildings, known as vernacular, originally made up the vast majority of the structures that ordinary people lived and worked in.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.
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.
What is a Tin Tabernacle?
Pre-fabricated churches, often called ‘iron churches’, ‘iron chapels’ or ‘tin tabernacles’, were developed in the mid-19th century.