The Colourful World of Architect John Outram
The brilliant colours and exuberant gestures of Outram’s work have captured the popular imagination, yet still retain the ability to shock.
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A Guide to Norman Architecture in England
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval architecture following the Norman conquest of England.
A brief introduction to Architecture Historic photography Housing Listed places Post-War Architecture
Brutal and Beautiful: The Story of London’s Barbican
London’s Barbican is arguably the greatest piece of urban architecture of post-war Britain.
Anglo-Saxon Architecture: Understated Jewels of England’s Heritage
Discover the legacy of Anglo-Saxon architecture including some of England’s oldest standing buildings.
The Life and Death of London’s Crystal Palace
From the opening of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park to the tragic fire that destroyed it, the Crystal Palace inspired photographers on the ground and in the air.
The Story of Eleanor Coade
The pioneering business woman who successfully adapted a secret formula to manufacture an elegant artificial stone.
13 Architectural Details That Reveal London’s Working History
London is full of visual clues about its rich past. These handsomely rendered architectural details are easy to miss, often hidden away or located high up on buildings.
The Story of the Festival of Britain
The Festival of Britain was a government-sponsored nationwide exhibition celebrating and promoting Britain’s excellence in design, technology, industry, architecture, science and the arts.
The Modernist Buildings of Engineer Ove Arup
Engineer Ove Nyquist Arup was involved in constructing several important modernist buildings in England and abroad.
Where to Find Egyptian Style Architecture in England
‘Egyptomania’ was the height of fashion in Regency England. Here are some of the places you can see its impact.