Lost at sea: 6 of England’s shipwrecks
Shipwrecks are among the most atmospheric of our monuments, partly because they have an air of mystery and partly because they are often inaccessible.
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10 Amazing Aerial Images of England’s Maritime Heritage
Author of new publication England’s Maritime Heritage from the Air, Peter Waller, tells us about some of his favourite images from the Aerofilms Collection.
Women in Science: 10 minutes with a Maritime Archaeologist
We spoke to Maritime Archaeologist, Alison James, about what inspires her in her work. Alison James worked for Historic EnglandContinue Reading
Britain on the Brink of Starvation: Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
One hundred years ago today on 1 February 1917, Germany resumed its policy of ‘unrestricted submarine warfare.’ The seas aroundContinue Reading
Devon’s Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks don’t just happen in the deep sea: many ships are driven ashore or lie slowly decaying along riverbanks, estuaries,Continue Reading
Jutland’s Surviving Warships
The Battle of Jutland took place between 31 May and 1 June 1916.
6 Stunning Lighthouses (From 1AD to the Present Day)
Trinity House, the lighthouse authority for England and Wales, celebrates its 500th anniversary today after being granted a charter byContinue Reading
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing: devising new ways to manage marine heritage
English Heritage has over a decade of experience in the management of shipwreck sites. This experience is largely based onContinue Reading