How We Built Suburbia: The Development of England’s Suburbs
Discover how suburbanisation in England over the past 200 years has changed people’s lives.
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Burton upon Trent: The Beer Capital of England
Once home to the biggest breweries in the world, Burton upon Trent became one of the great curiosities of the Victorian era.
What Was the Capital of England Before London?
London has long been the centre of England’s government, business and finance. But has it always been the capital?
Groundbreaking English Women of Science
Discover the women who made giant leaps in medicine, helped us better understand nature, and played a surprising role during the Second World War.
10 Lesser Known Places Linked to King Henry VIII
Discover the lesser known historic places connected to one of the most infamous monarchs in English history.
6 Places Connected to Queer Jewish History in London
From nightclubs to libraries, cabaret bars to sites of protest, discover these places connected to queer Jewish history.
What Is the Oldest Castle in England?
Several castles in England claim to be the oldest. Here are the facts.
Photographing the First World War on the Home Front
The Bedford Lemere and Company collection shows how life changed on the home front in England during the First World War.
The History of England’s Village Greens
From cricket matches and maypole dancing to crime and punishment, discover the origins of English village greens.
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English High Street Architecture Through the Ages
Explore the changing architectural styles of the English high street.