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
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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.
Suffragettes: Places Where History Happened
Following 50 years of campaigning by Suffragists, the Suffragettes pushed for the vote through militant action and civil disobedience.
Workshop of the World: 5 Great New Uses for England’s Industrial Heritage
Grade I and II* industrial buildings are three times more likely to be at risk than other types of historicContinue Reading
Picturing the Blitz: Images of England at War
Explore images from our archive of English cities that faced destruction during the Second World War.
11 Striking Images from England’s Past
Here we look at 11 historic images from the Historic England Archive.