Secret Worlds Hidden Beneath Surface Structures
Unusual and often puzzling surface structures can be found in our cities, towns and countryside.
Category: Post-War Architecture
The Colourful World of Architect John Outram
The brilliant colours and exuberant gestures of Outram’s work have captured the popular imagination, yet still retain the ability to shock.
8 of England’s Most Beautiful Cathedrals to Visit
From Norman to Modernist, there are many different architectural styles on show in England’s cathedrals.
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Brutal and Beautiful: The Story of London’s Barbican
London’s Barbican is arguably the greatest piece of urban architecture of post-war Britain.
From Lamp Posts to Litter Bins: The Stories Behind England’s Street Furniture
Street furniture’s deceptively simple, everyday functionality ensures the generally smooth operation of the public realm, as well as often providing subtle local character and style.
Accidentally Wes Anderson: Photographs of England
Check out these places in England that are ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson.’ Maybe one will be the setting for his next movie?
13 Architectural Details That Reveal London’s Working History
London is full of visual clues about its rich past. These handsomely rendered architectural details are easy to miss, often hidden away or located high up on buildings.
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.
The Story of Welwyn Garden City
Residents first moved in to Welwyn Garden City in December 1920. Here we look at its story from founding to the present day.
How to Recreate an Archive Photograph
Carrie Marks, Imaging Technician Trainee for our John Laing Breaking New Ground project, decided to re-shoot some of the old photographs in the collection to highlight how the buildings have changed (or not) over time.