Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: the Birthplace of the Modern Skyscraper
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is a rare survival from a dramatic stage in the Industrial Revolution. Built in a period ofContinue Reading
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings is a rare survival from a dramatic stage in the Industrial Revolution. Built in a period ofContinue Reading
These digs across England have transformed our understanding of the past.
Following 50 years of campaigning by Suffragists, the Suffragettes pushed for the vote through militant action and civil disobedience.
Woolworth’s bright red signboard was a beacon on British and Irish high streets for nearly a century.
Grade I and II* industrial buildings are three times more likely to be at risk than other types of historicContinue Reading
Britain’s first WI was formed in Wales in September 1915, and the first in England followed soon afterwards, at Charlton, West Sussex.
Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was a key figure in determining how the dead and missing of the First World WarContinue Reading
Discover some surprising and little-known stories of the war’s impact on England.
Our Heritage at Risk Register is an annual snapshot of the health of England’s heritage. This year 327 historic places haveContinue Reading
From main roads connecting towns and cities to meandering green lanes and mysterious paths to nowhere, our highways and byways are steeped in history.