An Introduction to Quaker Meeting Houses
Quakers worship in buildings called ‘meeting houses’, designed in simple, domestic styles.
Category: Architecture
How to Recreate an Archive Photograph
Carrie Marks, Imaging Technician Trainee for our John Laing Breaking New Ground project, decided to re-shoot some of the old photographs in the collection to highlight how the buildings have changed (or not) over time.
9 Stunning Country Houses You Need to Visit
Here are nine of our favourite country houses and gardens from around the country.
10 Hidden Creatures You Might Have Missed in London
London’s extraordinary sculpted creatures – great and small, historic and modern – are hiding in plain sight; easy to miss when the city is full of the bustle of human activity.
8 Places That Tell the Story of London’s Resilience
Today and throughout history, when Londoners face challenging times we come together and show incredible resilience.
Where to Find Byzantine Architecture in England
Byzantium made an unexpected mark in the 19th-century as part of a mini-revival across Europe. Here’s where you can find examples in England.
Shakespeare’s Life Through 10 Buildings
William Shakespeare is arguably England’s most famous poet, playwright, and actor. Here we look at his life through the buildings, most of them still standing today
Ramsgate’s Historic Past in 10 Images
From quiet fishing village to prosperous port and popular seaside resort, here are some of Ramsgate’s architectural highlights.
The Modernist Buildings of Engineer Ove Arup
Engineer Ove Nyquist Arup was involved in constructing several important modernist buildings in England and abroad.
Where to Find Egyptian Style Architecture in England
‘Egyptomania’ was the height of fashion in Regency England. Here are some of the places you can see its impact.