20 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 ArticleThe man from the ministry… he says yes
Natalie Gates heads up the new Historic Places Team in the East of England. Here, she tells us about what inspired her to work on the new publication, Constructive Conservation: Sustainable Growth for...
View Article6 Places that Inspired Alice in Wonderland
The surreal world of Wonderland has captured the imagination of little and big kids everywhere since Alice’s adventures were first published in 1865. The range of country-wide events to celebrate the...
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 ArticleA Beginner’s Guide to Original Northern Soul Venues
‘Northern Soul’ is shorthand for a once ‘underground’ subculture that originally developed among young, mostly working-class people in the north of England in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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.
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