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6 Buildings Celebrating 100 Years of Denys Lasdun
1. Keeling House, Tower Hamlets, 1957-9 Denys Lasdun visited the United States in 1954, whose public housing inspired the cluster of narrow towers found here. This uses the same elegant proportions...
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Fashionable Fakery: 8 Fantastical Follies
Follies litter our 18th century landscapes, representing the humour and eccentricity of the financier. Here we take a look at 8 fantastical features.Read more
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7 Decades of Listing
The List is a veritable treasure trove of the nation's history. From country homes to tomb stones, clock towers to rollercoasters, pie shops to piers. Read more
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History boys: Howell Killick Partridge & Amis
Modern architecture is too often considered a clean-slate affair, razing entire sites to start afresh with buildings shorn of any link to the past. Here we profile five HKPA projects which respond to...
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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.Read more
View ArticlePioneering architecture: the best of Frederick Gibberd
A new study explores the sheer range of Gibberd’s work, showing that that he does indeed deserve a place in our narrative of 20th century modern architecture.Read more
View Article5 Innovative ways of living
How we create our homes and the spaces around them reflects our constantly evolving lifestyles, needs and social trends.Read more
View ArticleThe silent service: Britain’s nuclear submarines
Many 20th century military sites survive around the country, and a number of these sites are protected due to their special architectural or historic interest.Read more
View Article5 things you didn’t know about prefabs
Prefabs were temporary homes built to rehouse those who had lost their homes during the Blitz.Read more
View Article6 Reasons to love historic Norfolk
Norfolk is rich in English history and the vast, flat landscape has inspired artists, writers and poets for centuries.Read more
View Article6 Rituals of remembrance
The way we remember is deeply rooted in place and familiarity - from memorial sites marked by statues to ceremonial sanctuaries for quiet reflection.Read more
View ArticleA quick history of fire stations
Identifiable by their big red doors, England’s network of historic fire stations reach out to every city, town and village.Read more
View Article20 years of saving heritage at risk
A celebration of 20 years of Heritage at Risk project which first started in 1998.Read more
View ArticleA spotter’s guide to Post-Modern architecture
Post-Modernism in architecture was an international phenomenon, which can be defined by its relationship to the Modern Movement.Read more
View ArticleA spotter’s guide to Art Deco architecture
The bold, geometric, decorative look of Art Deco originated in France in the 1920s.Read more
View ArticleA spotter’s guide to Victorian architecture
Named for the 63 year reign of Queen Victoria, the era 1837 – 1901 inspired unprecedented social, intellectual and technological change.Read more
View ArticleA brief introduction to Brutalism
Loved and loathed, revered and reviled: Brutalism remains one of the most controversial and misunderstood architectural styles of the 20th century.Read more
View Article6 sensational surviving Tudor country houses
The tumultuous Tudor period lasted from 1485 until 1603, and saw huge changes brought about by three generations of monarchs and the break away from the Catholic Church.Read more
View Article6 Stories of lighting London’s bridges
The city’s bridges and embankments have been at the forefront of lighting innovations in London for centuries.Read more
View ArticleEight of England’s Most Magnificent Libraries
Libraries are ingrained into the blueprints of cities worldwide. As well as their obvious educational importance, they play a substantial role culturally and historically. Read more
View ArticleHeritage at Risk: In Progress
Founded in 1998, the Heritage at Risk register is the annual snapshot of the health of England’s historic places.Read more
View ArticleA Brief Introduction to Terraced Housing
The terrace is one of the most recognisable styles of housing in England.Read more
View ArticleA Brief Introduction to Shopping Parades
Shopping parades are a familiar sight in urban areas across England. Read more
View ArticleSmall 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.Read more
View ArticleWhere to Find Ancient Egypt in England
Here are just some of the places you can spot Egyptian style architecture across England.
View ArticleThe Modernist Buildings of Ove Arup
Ove Nyquist Arup is considered to be one of the most important structural engineers of the 20th century. Here’s our guide to his most significant buildings.
View ArticleThe 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.
View Article13 Architectural Details That Reveal London’s Working History
London is full of visual clues about its rich past. These handsomely rendered architectural details are easy to miss, often hidden away or located high up on buildings.
View ArticleThe Story of Eleanor Coade
The pioneering business woman who successfully adapted a secret formula to manufacture an elegant artificial stone.
View ArticleThe Life and Death of London’s Crystal Palace
From the opening of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park to the tragic fire that destroyed it, the Crystal Palace inspired photographers on the ground and in the air.
View ArticleAnglo-Saxon Architecture: Understated Jewels of England’s Heritage
Discover the legacy of Anglo-Saxon architecture including some of England’s oldest standing buildings.
View ArticleBrutal and Beautiful: The Story of London’s Barbican
London’s Barbican is arguably the greatest piece of urban architecture of post-war Britain.
View ArticleA Guide to Norman Architecture in England
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval architecture following the Norman conquest of England.
View ArticleThe Colourful World of Architect John Outram
The brilliant colours and exuberant gestures of Outram's work have captured the popular imagination, yet still retain the ability to shock.
View ArticleA Guide to English Gothic Architecture
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval Gothic architecture in England.
View ArticleWhat is a Tin Tabernacle?
Pre-fabricated churches, often called 'iron churches', 'iron chapels' or 'tin tabernacles', were developed in the mid-19th century.
View ArticleWomen Architects Who Helped Shape England
Women have always influenced domestic design but it wasn't until 1898 that the first female architect was admitted to the Royal Institute of British Architects.
View ArticleA Brief History of Gurdwaras in England
A gurdwara is a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs, meaning 'the residence of the Guru'.
View ArticleA Guide to Traditional English Buildings
Traditional buildings, known as vernacular, originally made up the vast majority of the structures that ordinary people lived and worked in.
View ArticleHow Tutankhamun Influenced 20th Century Design and Architecture
From the most expensive jewellery and furniture to public buildings, learn now Tutankhamun inspired the world of design and popular culture.
View Article150 Years of Alexandra Palace
Sitting high in north London’s skyline, Alexandra Palace has been a prominent leisure attraction since the 19th century.
View Article5 Art Nouveau Buildings in England
Explore some of England's beautiful Art Nouveau buildings featuring flowing lines and floral designs.
View ArticleNarrative Structures: England’s Literary History in 11 Places
Discover the historic sites in England where famous writers found their inspiration.
View ArticleWhat Is the Oldest Building in England?
From the oldest church to archaeological remains, here are the contenders for England's oldest building.
View ArticleThe History of Brick Building in England
Discover 7 examples of how brick building in England has changed over the centuries.
View ArticleThe Timeless Charm of English Market Towns and Halls
In an age dominated by online shopping and supermarkets, the resilience of traditional English markets is a testament to their enduring appeal.
View ArticleThe Forgotten History of The Stanmore Crippled Boys Training College
Discover this rare early example of fully accessible architecture.
View ArticleThe Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn in 12 Historic Places
Discover the places connected to the Tudor queen, Anne Boleyn, who played a key role in England’s break from the Catholic Church.
View ArticleWhat Is the Oldest House in England?
Several houses claim to be England's oldest. Here are the facts.
View Article12 Places Connected to Queen Elizabeth I
Discover the places connected to the longest reigning Tudor monarch.
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