Religious Architecture – The Historic England Blog

Two buddhist monks meditate in the Temple room infront of the shrine

by Historic England 11 August 2022 4

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A Brief History of Buddhist Temples in England

There are around 190 Buddhist buildings in England, ranging from adapted historic buildings to purpose-built temples and pagodas.

by Historic England 2 May 2022 2

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A Brief History of the English Mosque

Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture.

interior view looking east down the nave, showing the beautiful vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows. temple church greater london city of london inner and middle temples

by Historic England 29 October 2021 1

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5 Chilling Tales From Churches in England

Uncover spooky stories of dark magic and local legends at five of England’s most atmospheric churches.

Man sitting in a yellow-painted beach shelter

by Historic England 13 September 2021 2

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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?

The 33 figures of the frieze depict the four main aspects of the cutlers’ craft – forging, grinding, hafting (attaching handles), and finishing. It decorates the façade of the Livery Hall of the Worshipful Company of Cutlers, Warwick Lane, City of London.

by Historic England 1 July 2021 4

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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.

House in the cloud is a red brick house atop a black column

by Historic England 20 June 2021 0

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10 Spectacular Sites to Visit in Suffolk

Home to the most easterly point in England, Lowestoft Ness, the county of Suffolk is the first place in the country to see the sun rise each morning.

by Historic England 12 November 2020 8

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11 Unusual Architectural Details That Reveal London’s Secret History

London is full of visual treats, not just its extraordinary mix of architecture, but what decorates its walls, entrances, recesses, corners and niches.