4 Towns That Grew From the Mills
The Industrial Revolution shaped much of the north of England.
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The Bennets, the Bridgertons, and now you: Assembly Rooms Past and Present
Regency romance has returned to our screens with the likes of Bridgerton and a flurry of Austen adaptions.
5 Chilling Tales From Churches in England
Uncover spooky stories of dark magic and local legends at five of England’s most atmospheric churches.
Lifting the Curtain: Theatre Then and Now
British theatre originated in the medieval era, with a strongly religious influence.
5 Buildings That Survived the Great Fire of London
On 2 September 1666, a catastrophic fire began to consume the City of London within its defensive walls.
Historic Mills and Where to Find Them
A glance at the buildings open to you.
10 Spectacular Sites to Visit in Suffolk
Home to the most easterly point in England, Lowestoft Ness, the county of Suffolk is the first place in the country to see the sun rise each morning.
The Story of the Festival of Britain
The Festival of Britain was a government-sponsored nationwide exhibition celebrating and promoting Britain’s excellence in design, technology, industry, architecture, science and the arts.
England’s Seaside Heritage From the Air
Author Allan Brodie describes how photographs from the Aerofilms collection tell the story of England’s seaside resorts.
Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians
Here we take a look at the career of the determined ruler of Mercia, Aethelflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great, who battled Vikings, built forts and founded towns.