6 Evocative Literary Locations
Many authors and the characters they created have lived in and loved England, evoking streetscapes, landscapes and buildings throughout their work.
Many authors and the characters they created have lived in and loved England, evoking streetscapes, landscapes and buildings throughout their work.
From the ruins of St Michaels Cathedral to the Black Princes Manor, with the bountiful gardens of Lady Herbert and the old Council Chambers, Coventry’s walls are brimming with history.
This month marks 50 years of conservation areas in England, and the biggest birthday party of all is in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
The later years of the industrial revolution brought about a radical change in living conditions for a lucky few.
We take a look at 5 top tips for planning the maintenance and repair of your listed property.
Single storey dwellings under the name ‘bungalow’ have been around since the mid-19th century.
Water. We can’t live without it. Throughout history living near water has been important for almost every aspect of humanContinue Reading
In the 16th and 17th centuries, many people believed in witchcraft, and blamed ill-fortune such as their crops failing orContinue Reading
Vernacular houses were built to reflect local customs and traditions using locally available materials like wood, stone and brick.
When you visit a country house open to the public, look beyond the elaborate plasterwork, elegant furniture or collections ofContinue Reading