How England’s First Self-Service Store Heralded the Birth of the Modern Supermarket
Here we look at the evolution of grocery shopping, from the 19th century to the present day.
Tag: Buildings
A Brief History of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
Reinforcing concrete made highly complex large-scale structures possible.
20 years of saving heritage at risk
A celebration of 20 years of Heritage at Risk project which first started in 1998.
Built to Brew: 9 Historic Breweries in England
Our Neolithic ancestors were brewers, and brewing continued during the Iron Age and into the Roman period.
7 Fine Examples of Georgian Buildings
Here we look at seven Georgian masterpieces, each a stunning example of this exciting, architectural period.
8 Interesting Buildings That Wouldn’t Exist If It Wasn’t for the Car
Between 1895 and now, the world has changed immeasurably to accommodate the motor car. By the end of the FirstContinue Reading