A Brief Introduction to Historic Power Stations
Coal fuelled Britain’s industrial revolution from the late-18th century. It also fired the so-called second industrial revolution when new technologiesContinue Reading
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England’s Record Breaking Heritage
The Guinness World Records celebrates 60 years of extraordinary achievements this week, from globetrotting explorers to sports heroes smashing records. InContinue Reading
7 of England’s Best Seaside Wonders
Here are seven listed structures that sum up the English seaside experience.
A Brief Introduction to the Post Box
With over 85,000 post boxes across England, it is likely you pass one every day.
A Brief Introduction to Bronze Age Barrows
Round barrows were created in every part of England, mainly between 2200BC and 1100BC, but many have been destroyed. TheyContinue Reading
Just Listed: 20 Unusual Places given Protected Status this Year
From a sewer gas destructor lamp in Sheffield and a 1930s hairdresser in Scarborough to the traces of a NeolithicContinue Reading
Remembering the Battle of Waterloo
Today marks the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo. Arguably the most renowned pitched battle in history, this bloody engagement tookContinue Reading
A Brief Introduction to England’s Secret Printing Presses
Curious about arts and crafts, mystified by medieval settlements or intrigued by industrial heritage? Our new “Brief Introduction to” seriesContinue Reading
Top 5 Heritage Blog Posts of 2014
5. Lost Railway Stations Earlier this month, we celebrated the release of Simon Parissien’s new book on English Railway stationsContinue Reading
21 Amazing Places in England Recently Given Protected Status
1. Ennerdale, Cumbria. About 2000 BC to present Despite being clothed in over 1,200 hectares of coniferous plantations, the EnnerdaleContinue Reading