A Brief History of Prefabs
After thousands of homes in Britain were destroyed during the Second World War, temporary houses known as ‘prefabs’ were built.
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Brutal and Beautiful: The Story of London’s Barbican
London’s Barbican is arguably the greatest piece of urban architecture of post-war Britain.
The Story of the Festival of Britain
The Festival of Britain was a government-sponsored nationwide exhibition celebrating and promoting Britain’s excellence in design, technology, industry, architecture, science and the arts.
The Modernist Buildings of Engineer Ove Arup
Engineer Ove Nyquist Arup was involved in constructing several important modernist buildings in England and abroad.
Small Projects, Big Impact: How John Laing Influenced Our Everyday
The John Laing construction company are most famous for their landmark post-war projects such as Coventry Cathedral, the M1 motorway and Berkley Nuclear Power Station.
A Brief Introduction to Shopping Parades
Shopping parades are a familiar sight in urban areas across England.
A Brief Introduction to Terraced Housing
The terrace is one of the most recognisable styles of housing in England.
10 of England’s Best Post-War Pubs
More public houses were built in the years 1945-1985 than in any other period in English history, yet pubs of these years are now highly threatened.
6 Fascinating listings in 2017
As well as providing legal protection for historic places, listing gives us the opportunity to celebrate little-known parts of history and shed light on amazing feats of architecture.
7 Extraordinary Listed Post-War Housing Estates
Alexandra Road Estate was listed at Grade II* on 18th August 1993. It was the first post-war housing estate to receive protection by listing.