Small Projects, Big Impact: How John Laing Influenced Our Everyday
The John Laing construction company are most famous for their landmark post-war projects such as Coventry Cathedral, the M1 motorway and Berkley Nuclear Power Station.
Category: Post-War Architecture
A Brief Introduction to Jewish Cemeteries
Jewish burial grounds existed in Medieval England but were lost after the expulsion of the Jews in 1290.
A brief introduction to Architecture First World War Historic photography Housing Listed places Maritime Archaeology Post-War Architecture Second World War
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.
A Brief Introduction to Shopping Parades
Shopping parades are a familiar sight in urban areas across England.
A Brief Introduction to Terraced Housing
The terrace is one of the most recognisable styles of housing in England.
Connecting People and Places
A team of aspiring architects have been researching and visiting places of historic interest to BAME communities.
8 of England’s Most Magnificent Libraries
Libraries are ingrained into the blueprints of cities worldwide. As well as their obvious educational importance, they play a substantial role culturally and historically.
A Brief Introduction to Denys Lasdun
Denys Lasdun was born in 1914 and became one of Britain’s most important architects of Post-War era.
The Destruction and Rebirth of Coventry Cathedral
In the 12 hours of the raids, 568 people were killed and over 4,000 homes destroyed.
A Brief Introduction to High-Tech Architecture
High Tech architecture used pipes, nuts, and bolts as decoration while also serving a practical purpose.