by Historic England 8 June 2020 8 A brief introduction to Historic photography 9 Sites on the River Thames That Tell the Story of Charles Dickens The River Thames flows through Dickens’ life and work as a constant presence, the atmospheric backdrop to everyday experiences, but often dark and malevolent, dangerous.
by Historic England 28 May 2019 Number of comments0 A brief introduction to The first skyscraper: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings A rare survival from a dramatic stage in the Industrial Revolution, Shrewsbury Flaxmill was built during a period of innovation and social upheaval.
by Historic England 11 January 2019 6 A spotter's guide to Architecture A Spotter’s Guide to Victorian Architecture Named after the 63 year reign of Queen Victoria, the era 1837 – 1901 inspired unprecedented social, intellectual and technological change.
by Historic England 4 September 2018 7 Your Home's History 8 ways Yorkshire has changed the world In the 19th and 20th centuries many of the biggest social and political changes originated or gained unstoppable momentum in Yorkshire.
by Historic England 22 August 2017 2 A brief introduction to Parks and Gardens How to Lay Out a Garden: the Legacy of Edward Kemp (1817 -1891) Edward Kemp was one of the most prolific and influential landscape designers of the Victorian era.
by Allan Brodie 22 August 2016 4 A brief introduction to How English Beach Holidays Have Changed Over Time We take a look through our archive to illustrate how beach holidays have changed over the centuries.