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.
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.
5 Designers of the Festival of Britain
The 1951 Festival of Britain inspired a new generation of creative design. Here are 5 of the leading designers who worked on the festival.