Uncovering Local History Hidden on our Streets
From post boxes to milestones, drinking fountains to telephone boxes, historic street furniture can reveal lots about your local heritage.
Category: Parks and Gardens
16 Historic Gardens and Landscapes to Visit
Try these English gardens if you’re looking for somewhere with spectacular garden scenery.
7 Serene Cemeteries to Visit in England
These graveyards can offer space for quiet reflection or a peaceful walk.
Do You Know Your Gloriette From Your Grotto?
These images will help you navigate through features found in historic gardens and landscapes.
Why Exercising in Historic Green Spaces is Good for Your Mental (and Physical) HealthÂ
Explore the benefits of historic public parks and green spaces across England.
10 Accessible Historic Places to Visit
Here we look at some listed places that have creatively improved their accessibility.
A Guide to the English Landscape Movement
Art and antiquity influenced garden design in England in the Georgian era.
The Life and Death of London’s Crystal Palace
From the opening of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park to the tragic fire that destroyed it, the Crystal Palace inspired photographers on the ground and in the air.
The Story of Eleanor Coade
The pioneering business woman who successfully adapted a secret formula to manufacture an elegant artificial stone.
7 Historic Urban Parks and Gardens To Improve Your Wellbeing
Parks and green spaces are vital for our mental and physical health.