Elsecar’s Historic Past in 10 Images
Discover the story of this famous industrial village in South Yorkshire.
Category: Post-War Architecture
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.
A Brief Introduction to Jewish Cemeteries
Jewish burial grounds existed in Medieval England but were lost after the expulsion of the Jews in 1290.
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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.
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
Discover the life and work of one of the most prominent post-war architects in England
The Destruction and Rebirth of Coventry Cathedral
In the 12 hours of the raids, 568 people were killed and over 4,000 homes destroyed.