Agatha Christie’s “Loveliest Place in the World”
Exploring the historic places of Devon from the life of Agatha Christie.
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Narrative Structures: England’s Literary History in 11 Places
Discover the historic sites in England where famous writers found their inspiration.
6 Historic Places That Inspired Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings
Catch a glimpse of Middle-Earth at these listed historical sites in England.
007 Historic Places Behind the World of James Bond
Explore some of the listed places that helped to build Bond’s world.
The Historic Places Behind ‘The Essex Serpent’
Explore the haunting vistas and historical places in Sarah Perry’s atmospheric novel and the Apple TV adaptation starring Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston.
10 Places That Tell Stories of Isolation
Isolation and social distancing have shaped our past in many different ways.
Shakespeare’s Life Through 10 Buildings
William Shakespeare is arguably England’s most famous poet, playwright, and actor. Here we look at his life through the buildings, most of them still standing today
6 Poems to Ponder on National Poetry Day
From William Wordsworth to Stevie Smith, generations of English poets have been inspired by place.
Listed Libraries of the North
Libraries have played in an integral part in our literary history. Often housed in grand public buildings, libraries face considerable pressures as heritage
6 Evocative Literary Locations
Many authors and the characters they created have lived in and loved England, evoking streetscapes, landscapes and buildings throughout their work.