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
Tag: Historic England
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.
Ballooning in Bowler Hats: Early Images From Victorian Skies
We have recently acquired the earliest surviving aerial images of England, discovered last year at a car boot sale. They were takenContinue Reading
9 Inspirational Settings for World Book Day
This morning, thousands of Harry Potters, Peppa Pigs and Matildas were dispatched to schools around the country to mark WorldContinue Reading
Golden Touch: 6 Buildings that deserve an Oscar
Over the years, English architecture has been the backdrop to many major productions.
A Brief Introduction to Garden Cities
The Garden City Movement was one of England’s most radical contributions to urban planning.
5 Magnificent English Mosques
Here we highlight five buildings that reveal the fascinating history and variety of mosques in England.
A Brief Introduction to Boston: the Making of a Market Town
Boston, Lincolnshire, didn’t just give its name to Boston, Massachusetts in the USA: many of its most prominent citizens actuallyContinue Reading
Top 5 Heritage Blog Posts of 2015
A recap of our most read Heritage Calling posts from 2015.
A Brief Introduction to Castles of Legend
Many castles were associated with the stories of King Arthur and the evidence can sometimes be seen in their fabric.