The Flying Archaeologist
After many years working in heritage and archaeology Ben Robinson joined English Heritage as a Team Leader and Inspector ofContinue Reading
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Turfing the Walls at Hailes Abbey
English Heritage has just completed a £50,000 project at Hailes Abbey in Gloucestershire to ‘turf the walltops’. This may seemContinue Reading
Stonehenge Community Projects: People Make the Place
Stonehenge will have its new galleries and visitor facilities opening towards the end of this year and whilst there isContinue Reading
Caring for Kenwood: An Introduction to Painting Conservation
Kenwood House in North London is undergoing vital repairs to secure the 18th century mansion for future generations. Jemma EdwardsContinue Reading
The man from the ministry… he says yes
Natalie Gates heads up the new Historic Places Team in the East of England. Here, she tells us about whatContinue Reading
Monuments and Moors – not just a pile of old stones…
Across the North York Moors there are hundreds of ancient monuments that stand as testament to our past. Despite theirContinue Reading
‘London Hidden Interiors’ – ever fancied a peek inside Downing Street?
Before leaving English Heritage in 2011 to set up his own heritage and design consultancy, Philip Davies was the PlanningContinue Reading
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing: devising new ways to manage marine heritage
English Heritage has over a decade of experience in the management of shipwreck sites. This experience is largely based onContinue Reading
A year of ‘Landmark Listings’: England’s history protected
We have just launched a new series on our website highlighting fascinating historic sites, as part of our celebrating 100Continue Reading
What did you learn at school today? ‘England’s Schools 1962 – 88: A Thematic Study’
School buildings can make amazing learning tools. Colour schemes, bespoke fittings, displays of work, and child-sized furniture make for stimulatingContinue Reading