The Life and Death of London’s Crystal Palace
From the opening of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park to the tragic fire that destroyed it, the Crystal Palace inspired photographers on the ground and in the air.
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The Story of Eleanor Coade
The pioneering business woman who 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.
These Places in England are Accidentally Wes Anderson
Will one of these places be the setting for the next West Anderson next film?
13 Architectural Details That Reveal London’s Working History
London is full of visual clues about its rich past. These handsomely rendered architectural details are easy to miss, often hidden away or located high up on buildings.
10 Spectacular Sites to Visit in Suffolk
Home to the most easterly point in England, Suffolk is the first place in the country to see the sun rise each morning.
Walking on History: Surprising Secrets of Manholes
Historic manhole covers, embedded in pavements and roads across the country, often hide infrastructure systems deep below our streets.
The Story of the Festival of Britain
The Festival of Britain was a government-sponsored nationwide exhibition celebrating and promoting Britain’s excellence in design, technology, industry, architecture, science and the arts.
The Story of Welwyn Garden City
Residents first moved in to Welwyn Garden City in December 1920. Here we look at its story from founding to the present day.
11 Unusual Architectural Details That Reveal London’s Secret History
High up on London’s walls you will find historic and modern sculpted figures.