007 Historic Places Behind the World of James Bond
Explore some of the listed places that helped to build Bond’s world.
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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.
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.