A Brief History of Prefabs
After thousands of homes in Britain were destroyed during the Second World War, temporary houses known as ‘prefabs’ were built.
Category: Historic photography
The Story Behind the World’s First Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell developed the world’s first working telephone, receiving a patent on the 7 March 1876.
100 Years of High Street Shopping from 1880 to 1980
A decade-by-decade glimpse of shops and shopping through photographs from the Historic England Archive.
Early Photographs of Cycling in the 19th Century
Penny-farthings, tricycles and ‘sociables’ — get to know the different types of early bicycles through these newly discovered archive photographs.
Old Photographs of England at Leisure
Take a look at some of our favourite holiday photos from the Historic England Archive.
12 Lost English Football Grounds
Take a trip back in time to grounds once home to clubs of the English football leagues.
Secret Worlds Hidden Beneath Surface Structures
Unusual and often puzzling surface structures can be found in our cities, towns and countryside.
8 of England’s Most Beautiful Cathedrals to Visit
From Norman to Modernist, there are many different architectural styles on show in England’s cathedrals.
A brief introduction to Architecture Historic photography Housing Listed places Post-War Architecture
Brutal and Beautiful: The Story of London’s Barbican
London’s Barbican is arguably the greatest piece of urban architecture of post-war Britain.
From Lamp Posts to Litter Bins: The Stories Behind England’s Street Furniture
Street furniture’s deceptively simple, everyday functionality ensures the generally smooth operation of the public realm, as well as often providing subtle local character and style.