Dickens at Christmas: 7 Places to Visit Around England
Is there any novelist more closely linked with Yuletide than Charles Dickens? His story, A Christmas Carol, was an instant hit in 1843 and helped make Christmas fashionable again.
Category: Historic photography
8 Historic London Shopfronts
London streets are lined with colourful shops clamouring for our attention. Many are of considerable age and have survived forContinue Reading
10 Portraits of England
Our Archive collection of over 9 million images contains some of the earliest photographs ever taken, and exists as anContinue Reading
6 Sites of Memory for Overseas War Heroes
The First and Second World Wars were truly global in scale and involvement.
Mirth, Mayhem and Marvel: A Brief Introduction to Music Halls
Originating as an extension of the saloon bars of local pubs and taverns, music halls developed their own style of variety performance
7 Buildings That Tell the Story of the Brontë Sisters
Here we look at the list entries updated in 2016 to reflect their associations with the Brontë family.
Balloons and Bowler Hats: Early Images from Victorian Skies
The Shadbolt Collection contains the earliest surviving aerial images of England.
9 Inspirational Settings for World Book Day
This morning, thousands of Harry Potters, Peppa Pigs and Matildas were dispatched to schools around the country to mark WorldContinue Reading
England’s Hidden Space Heritage
English astronaut Tim Peake began his 171 day stay on the International Space Station last December.
6 Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Heritage Lovers
We’ve picked a selection of our favourite heritage gifts for those with a passion for the past.