6 Places That Tell the Story of Operation Hurricane
Not long after the end of the Second World War, a small and secretive cabinet committee took the decision that Britain should develop an atomic bomb.
Category: Historic photography
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.
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.
A History of Cycling in the 19th Century
Discover the history of cycling and the different types of early bicycles through this archive photography.
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.
12 of the Oldest Tea Rooms in England
The great English tradition of afternoon tea has been part of our culture for nearly 200 years. If you want to experience a bit of culture and cake, check out these historic tearooms.