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.
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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.
11 Unusual Architectural Details that Reveal London’s Secret History
London is full of visual treats, not just its extraordinary mix of architecture, but what decorates its walls, entrances, recesses, corners and niches.
9 Ancient Roman Ruins You Need to Visit
Remains of Roman Britain can be found everywhere, from walls left in our cities to forts and villas in the countryside.
Where to Find Ancient Prehistoric Sites in England
You might know the world famous site of Stonehenge, but prehistoric monuments and sites can be found all over England.
9 Stunning Country Houses You Need to Visit
Here are nine of our favourite country houses and gardens from around the country.
10 Hidden Creatures You Might Have Missed in London
London’s extraordinary sculpted creatures – great and small, historic and modern – are hiding in plain sight; easy to miss when the city is full of the bustle of human activity.
A Brief Introduction to Gasholders
Gasworks once brought light and warmth to homes across England. Hundreds of their most prominent landmarks – gasholders – are now being demolished and lost from the landscape forever.
8 Things to Know About the Black Country
The Black Country can be found in the West Midlands, roughly made up of towns within the four Metropolitan Boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton – although you won’t find any official borders on the map, or any two Yam Yams that agree on it!