Historic North Sea Floods
Here we look at the 1953 East Coast floods, and other major historic floods that have impacted coastal parts of England over the last 1,000 years.
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Top 5 blogs of 2019
In case you missed them, here are our most-read blogs of 2019. Thanks for following, we’ll be back with more great reads in the new year.
7 Treasures of the Thames Estuary
The Thames Estuary has been the traditional entry point for imports and exports, both human and material, for centuries.
The Silent Service: Britain’s Nuclear Submarines
Many 20th century military sites survive around the country, and a number of these sites are protected due to their special architectural or historic interest.
Lost at sea: 6 of England’s shipwrecks
Shipwrecks are among the most atmospheric of our monuments, partly because they have an air of mystery and partly because they are often inaccessible.
Slipping Away: Coastal Erosion and Archaeology
England’s coastline has always been on the move. We take a look at 7 of the best archaeological discoveries revealed by or at risk from coastal erosion.
10 Dramatic Coastal Sites to Visit this Summer
Here we explore 10 dramatic coastal sites in England, which are open to the public and worth a visit all year round.
10 Amazing Aerial Images of England’s Maritime Heritage
Author of new publication England’s Maritime Heritage from the Air, Peter Waller, tells us about some of his favourite images from the Aerofilms Collection.
Women in Science: 10 minutes with a Maritime Archaeologist
We spoke to Maritime Archaeologist, Alison James, about what inspires her in her work. Alison James worked for Historic EnglandContinue Reading
Britain on the Brink of Starvation: Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
One hundred years ago today on 1 February 1917, Germany resumed its policy of ‘unrestricted submarine warfare.’ The seas aroundContinue Reading