Life behind the wire: rare images of Prisoner of War Camps
From the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914, German prisoners of war (POWs) began arriving in England.
Tag: heritage
6 Poems to Ponder on National Poetry Day
From William Wordsworth to Stevie Smith, generations of English poets have been inspired by place.
A Brief History of Fire Stations
Identifiable by their big red doors, England’s network of historic fire stations reach out to every city, town and village.
A Spotter’s Guide to Art Deco Architecture
The bold, geometric, decorative look of Art Deco originated in France in the 1920s.
War memorials of the north: then & now
A mystery postcard collection documents the unveiling of local war memorials, with hundreds of people present. Each memorial represents a different tale of loss in a northern town.
6 Historic Sites To Look Out For During Notting Hill Carnival
It’s the 69th Notting Hill Carnival this weekend and the streets of Kensington and Chelsea will be full of Soca music, steel pan bands, sizzling Caribbean food stalls and an array of dazzling costumes and parade floats.
7 Things you may not know about Listing
The List (of England’s heritage assets) is full of wonderful examples of our creativity, innovation and humour.
A Brief Introduction to Lidos
Increasing water safety concerns in the 1920s inspired the creation of outdoor pools with concrete, tiled tanks and water filtration systems.
6 Listed Sites that Survive From the Age of the Steam Train
In homage to an iconic era of train-travel, we take a look at some of the most important listed sites associated with steam locomotives in England.
6 Rituals of remembrance
The way we remember is deeply rooted in place and familiarity – from memorial sites marked by statues to ceremonial sanctuaries for quiet reflection.