A Spotter’s Guide to Art Deco Architecture
The bold, geometric, decorative look of Art Deco originated in France in the 1920s.
Tag: History
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.
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.
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.
Ee ‘beer’ gum – it’s Yorkshire Day!
This Yorkshire Day we’re taking a tour of God’s own county’s beer brewing heritage.
6 Reasons to Love Historic Norfolk
Norfolk is steeped in history and its vast, flat landscape has inspired artists, writers and poets for centuries.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Prefabs
Prefabs were temporary homes built to rehouse those who had lost their homes during the Blitz.
The Great Fire of Sunderland
On 18 July 1898, a catastrophic fire broke out in the commercial heart of Sunderland.
The Silent Service: Britain’s Nuclear Submarines
Many 20th century military sites survive around the country, and a number of these sites are protected due to their special architectural or historic interest.
Top 5 blogs of 2017
In case you missed them, here are our most-loved blogs of 2017. Thanks for reading.