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An aerial photograph of rows of semi-detached houses with large gardens in a suburb of a city.

by Historic England 12 May 2025 4

A brief introduction to Architecture

A Brief Introduction to Semi-Detached Housing

Explore the history of semi-detached housing in England.

A black and white photograph of four sailing boats moored in a dock. People are visible on the boats, and there are single storey buildings and trees in the background.

by Historic England 30 April 2024 0

A brief introduction to

Remembering Marietta Pallis, Godmother of the Norfolk Broads

Explore the mysterious life story of a truly remarkable woman, ecologist and artist Marietta Pallis.

A photograph of a large, brick power station at night with the chimneys lit up by external lighting

by Historic England 4 January 2024 11

A brief introduction to Architecture

The History of Brick Building in England

Discover 7 examples of how brick building in England has changed over the centuries.

by Historic England 20 October 2017 2

A brief introduction to

5 Firsts that changed the world

England’s historic places have seen some of the world’s most important scientific advances and discoveries – what must it have been like to be the first?