6 Remarkable First World War Memorials
1. The Response, Newcastle Designed by Sir William Goscombe John, unveiled 1923. Grade I listed “The Response” memorial in NewcastleContinue Reading
Category: Listed places
9 Places that Reveal the Hidden History of the Cold War
The buildings of the Cold War are some of our last physical links to this episode of our history. TheyContinue Reading
6 Unique Places that Celebrate London’s Sporting History
1. Rom Skate Park, Hornchurch – Grade II The first skatepark in Europe to be listed and only the secondContinue Reading
7 Inspiring Writers’ Retreats
Writers often have a favourite spot to write to avoid the dreaded writer’s block, and luckily for us, many of our favourite author’s spots are still standing and listed.
10 Exceptional First World War memorials
1. Liverpool Cenotaph Architect Lionel Budden, unveiled 1930. Grade I listed Designed by local architect Lionel Budden, the altar-like LiverpoolContinue Reading
21 Amazing Places in England Recently Given Protected Status
1. Ennerdale, Cumbria. About 2000 BC to present Despite being clothed in over 1,200 hectares of coniferous plantations, the EnnerdaleContinue Reading
8 Interesting Buildings that Wouldn’t Exist if it Wasn’t for the Car
1. The Daimler Garage on Herbrand Street, London One of the best-known modernist buildings in central London, built in 1931,Continue Reading
6 Stunning Lighthouses (From 1AD to the Present Day)
Trinity House, the lighthouse authority for England and Wales, celebrates its 500th anniversary today after being granted a charter byContinue Reading
8 Interesting Facts about Signal Boxes
1. In its familiar form, a raised structure with large windows enabling signalman to maintain a look-out, the signal box evolvedContinue Reading
Heritage Highlights
I am rather excited about the new Heritage Highlights project. The first one, Landmark Listings, went down well, and IContinue Reading