Libraries have played in an integral part in our literary history. Often housed in grand public buildings, libraries face considerable pressures as heritageRead more
Posts tagged: #100 Places
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.Read more
6 Spectacular Swimming Pools
England is a nation of swimmers: we make around 80 million visits to swimming pools every year. The 1930s were the ‘Golden Age’ of lidos, with over 150 built, and another flurry of swimming pool construction came in the aftermath of the Second World War.Read more
Places where sporting history happened
There’s a place that saw the highest jump, fastest run, the first game, the biggest crowd – these ordinary places represent our amazing sporting history.Read more
From Factory to Fireside: 6 Marvellous Model Villages
The later years of the industrial revolution brought about a radical change in living conditions for a lucky few.Read more
Early Colour Images of the English Garden
This month, we’re talking about the amazing English homes and gardens that represent or have witnessed some of the most important historic events.Read more
Get Ready for the Beach!
Historic England’s tourism history expert Allan Brodie has dipped into the Archive and come up with a handy list of things to pack for your holiday!Read more
Saving Lives with Clocks and Telescopes
Louise Devoy, Curator, tells us why Royal Museums Greenwich have nominated the Royal Observatory as one of 100 buildings and places that tell England’s Story.Read more
