9 Remarkable Survivals from the Festival of Britain
The Festival of Britain showcased science, technology, architecture and the arts in venues across the country. Much was dismantled at the end – but there are some remarkable remnants.
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Fashionable Fakery: 8 Fantastical Follies
Follies adorn 18th century landscapes, showcasing the financier’s humour and eccentricity.
The Making of the North: 6 New Uses for Magnificent Mills
Mills are a huge part of northern history, but many are lying vacant and under threat. Here we look at 6 examples of new uses for mills in the North West.
A Changing Climate: Water, Flooding and Historic Buildings
Water. We can’t live without it. Throughout history living near water has been important for almost every aspect of humanContinue Reading
The Hidden History of Apethorpe
Apethorpe was built around 1470 for an aspiring courtier Sir Guy Wolston and remains one of the most complete high-status medieval houses surviving from the 15th century.
Balloons and Bowler Hats: Early Images from Victorian Skies
The Shadbolt Collection contains the earliest surviving aerial images of England.
A Brief Introduction to Garden Cities
The Garden City Movement was one of England’s most radical contributions to urban planning.
A Brief Introduction to Boston, Lincolnshire
With its two marketplaces and ancient warehouses, Boston is full of rich heritage.
Top 5 Heritage Blog Posts of 2015
A recap of our most read Heritage Calling posts from 2015.
A Brief Introduction to Castles of Legend
Many castles were associated with the stories of King Arthur and the evidence can sometimes be seen in their fabric.