From Clog Dancing to Women’s Football: 6 Stories from Historic Lancashire
Discover some of the people, places and heritage of the historic country of Lancashire.
Category: Historic photography
The Story of the Grave of the Unknown Warrior
The body of an unidentified British soldier was buried in Westminster Abbey on 11 November 1920.
How to Recreate an Archive Photograph
Carrie Marks, Imaging Technician Trainee for our John Laing Breaking New Ground project, decided to re-shoot some of the old photographs in the collection to highlight how the buildings have changed (or not) over time.
The Story of the Battle of Britain
In early summer 1940, Britain had been seriously weakened following the evacuation from Dunkirk of the core of its professional army. It left the country alone in the fight against Hitler.
13 Roman Ruins to Visit in England
Remains of Roman Britain can be found everywhere, from walls left in our cities to forts and villas in the countryside.
10 Places That Tell the Story of the Mayflower
Passengers of the Mayflower laid the foundations for what would become the United States of America.
10 Amazing Archive Images of 20th-Century Yorkshire
Jump back in time and discover some archive photography of Yorkshire.
8 Things to Know About the Black Country
The Black Country in the West Midlands is roughly made up of towns of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
8 Historic Music Festivals
From struggling to put a tent up in the pouring rain to dancing to your favourite band with your mates, music festival have become a highlight of summer.
11 Listed Pubs with Fascinating Histories
Pull up a bar-stool and get familiar with some of England’s oldest pubs. From the Knights Templar to John Lennon’s grandmother, here are eleven fascinating histories behind some of our favourite listed pubs.