5 of the best buildings by architect Frederick Gibberd
A new study explores the sheer range of Gibberd’s work, showing that that he does indeed deserve a place in our narrative of 20th century modern architecture.
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7 Extraordinary Listed Post-War Housing Estates
Discover some of the post-war housing estates that were built in England following the Second World War’s housing crisis
Fashionable Fakery: 8 Fantastical Follies
Follies adorn 18th century landscapes, showcasing the financier’s humour and eccentricity.
What Is the Oldest Bungalow in England?
Single storey dwellings under the name ‘bungalow’ have been around since the mid-19th century.
Dickens at Christmas: 7 Places to Visit Around England
Is there any novelist more closely linked with Yuletide than Charles Dickens? His story, A Christmas Carol, was an instant hit in 1843 and helped make Christmas fashionable again.
8 Historic London Shopfronts
London streets are lined with colourful shops clamouring for our attention. Many are of considerable age and have survived forContinue Reading
Not Just Green Spaces: 5 Buildings Designed by Capability Brown
Capability Brown also designed buildings and monuments. Surviving examples are rare and often protected by listing.
7 International Architects who Helped Shape England
Architects from around the world have contributed to England’s built environment.
The Hidden History of Apethorpe
Apethorpe was built around 1470 for an aspiring courtier Sir Guy Wolston and remains one of the most complete high-status medieval houses surviving from the 15th century.
England’s Lost Asylums
Former institutions protected by listing for their architecture or significant contributions to medical science.