Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: the Birthplace of the Modern Skyscraper
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is a rare survival from a dramatic stage in the Industrial Revolution. Built in a period ofContinue Reading
Category: Conservation
6 Historic Sites Added to the Heritage at Risk Register
Our Heritage at Risk Register is an annual snapshot of the health of England’s heritage. This year 327 historic places haveContinue Reading
A Brief Introduction to Ancient Paths and Highways
From main roads connecting towns and cities to meandering green lanes and mysterious paths to nowhere, our highways and byways are steeped in history.
A Brief Introduction to Historic Power Stations
Coal fuelled Britain’s industrial revolution from the late-18th century. It also fired the so-called second industrial revolution when new technologiesContinue Reading
8 Beautiful Piers to Promenade
England has more seaside piers than any other country in the world.
A Brief Introduction to the Post Box
With over 85,000 post boxes across England, it is likely you pass one every day.
6 reasons to support the Staffordshire Hoard
We have given £400,000 towards some groundbreaking research into the Staffordshire Hoard. It will lead to an online catalogue detailing every one ofContinue Reading
Top 5 Heritage Blog Posts of 2014
5. Lost Railway Stations Earlier this month, we celebrated the release of Simon Parissien’s new book on English Railway stationsContinue Reading
8 Important Sites Rescued and Removed from the Heritage at Risk Register
1. Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, Manchester (Grade II*) The home of Victorian novelist Elizabeth Gaskell has been brought back to lifeContinue Reading
5 Heritage Sites Saved by their Local Community
1. Hastings Pier, East Sussex Hastings Pier was built in 1872 and flourished during the Victorian seaside tourist boom. FollowingContinue Reading