Early Photographs of Cycling in the 19th Century
Penny-farthings, tricycles and ‘sociables’ — get to know the different types of early bicycles through these newly discovered archive photographs.
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A Guide to the English Landscape Movement
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Old Photographs of England at Leisure
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To commemorate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee six historic sites have been protected.
12 Lost English Football Grounds
Take a trip back in time to grounds once home to clubs of the English football leagues.
The Historic Places Behind ‘The Essex Serpent’
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A Guide to English Gothic Architecture
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval Gothic architecture in England.
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.
Secret Worlds Hidden Beneath Surface Structures
Unusual and often puzzling surface structures can be found in our cities, towns and countryside.