August 2025 – The Historic England Blog
From effigies of Guy Fawkes to Caribbean-style celebrations in Notting Hill and Leeds, Carnival has evolved in England over the centuries.| The Historic England Blog
From effigies of Guy Fawkes to Caribbean-style celebrations in Notting Hill and Leeds, Carnival has evolved in England over the centuries.| The Historic England Blog
From the burning flames of effigies of Guy Fawkes to Caribbean-style celebrations in Notting Hill and Leeds, Carnival has evolved in England over the centuries.| The Historic England Blog
William I, also known as William the Conqueror, was the first Norman king of England, who reigned from 1066 to 1087 following the Battle of Hastings.| The Historic England Blog
3 posts published by Historic England during February 2024| The Historic England Blog
Discover the legacy of Sophia Duleep Singh, a pioneering suffragette, princess and women's rights champion in early 20th-century Britain.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the remarkable wall paintings that have adorned the walls of England's churches over the centuries.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the legacy of Sophia Duleep Singh, a pioneering suffragette, princess and women's rights champion in early 20th-century Britain.| The Historic England Blog
Discover how the sea has impacted the history of the British Isles, from recreation and health to culture and science.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the life of Jane Austen, her literary legacy, and the locations associated with her novels and film adaptations, including Pride and Prejudice.| The Historic England Blog
Stonehenge may be the most famous, but fascinating prehistoric monuments and sites can be found across England.| The Historic England Blog
Uncover how William Shakespeare and Tudor chroniclers altered the public perception of the Wars of the Roses and its famous battles, such as Towton and Bosworth.| The Historic England Blog
Discover when the first steam train was invented in England, and when the world's first public railway opened in Stockton and Darlington in 1825.| The Historic England Blog
From post boxes to milestones, drinking fountains to telephone boxes, historic street furniture can reveal lots about your local heritage.| The Historic England Blog
Explore the history of semi-detached housing in England.| The Historic England Blog
Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire played a key role in the pottery industry for over 300 years, gaining its affectionate nickname 'The Potteries'.| The Historic England Blog
Over the past 2 centuries, England’s towns and cities have experienced unparalleled growth, which has led to the creation of the suburbs.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the life of Maurice Dobson, who lived in Darfield, near Barnsley, whose home is now the Maurice Dobson Museum and Heritage Centre.| The Historic England Blog
Once home to the biggest breweries in the world, Burton upon Trent became one of the great curiosities of the Victorian era.| The Historic England Blog
London is England’s capital city now, but when was it founded? And what was the capital of England before London?| The Historic England Blog
Discover the history of Bradford's buildings including Cartwright Hall, Lister Mills, UNESCO site Saltaire, Bradford Cathedral and Brontë Parsonage Museum.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the buildings of Nottingham architect Watson Fothergill, who designed buildings such as Queen's Chambers and his George Street offices.| The Historic England Blog
Explore the historic sites of York including York Minster, Shambles, the city walls, and Clifford's Tower.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the lives of women who impacted scientific discoveries in England's history, such as Marie Stopes and codebreaker Joan Clarke.| The Historic England Blog
Explore the sites that tell the story of Reading’s history and growth into one of the largest towns in the UK.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the lesser-known historic sites linked to Henry VIII, including Whitehall Palace, Windsor Castle, Rievaulx Abbey, and Eltham Palace, London.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the places connected to queer Jewish history in London including Hyde Park, Gateways Club in Chelsea, and the Colony Room Club.| The Historic England Blog
Join us on a journey into one of the most mysterious periods of British history.| The Historic England Blog
Several castles in England claim to be the oldest. Here are the facts.| The Historic England Blog
The Bedford Lemere and Company collection shows how life changed on the home front in England during the First World War.| The Historic England Blog
Pick your Arthur! Explore the places in England linked to Arthurian legend.| The Historic England Blog
Steeped in legend, these witchcraft sites reveal a history of suspicion and superstition.| The Historic England Blog
We know that there was more to the world’s pageant master than met the eye.| The Historic England Blog
From cricket matches and maypole dancing to crime and punishment, discover the origins of English village greens.| The Historic England Blog
Explore the changing architectural styles of the English high street.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the extraordinary inventions and structures of the pioneer of the modern age, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the places connected to the longest reigning Tudor monarch.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the Mermaid pub, Birmingham, a centre for heavy metal and grindcore music in the 1980s for bands like Napalm Death.| The Historic England Blog
Explore the life and work of Aethelflaed, 'Lady of the Mercians'; an Anglo-Saxon ruler who built forts and towns and led armies against the Vikings.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the amazing sites that tell us about the culture, beliefs and society of Anglo-Saxon England.| The Historic England Blog
Get a different perspective on England’s long military history with aerial photography from the Aerofilms Collection.| The Historic England Blog
Athelstan (or Æthelstan), the Anglo-Saxon ruler, is considered the first King of England, who reigned from AD 924 to 939.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the 3 trailblazing women who founded their own garage and became the inspiration for a musical.| The Historic England Blog
Unpick the legacy of the historian who made pioneering contributions to history and international feminism.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the many aspects of Romani heritage in the art, culture and landscapes of England.| The Historic England Blog
Explore the history of one of the most iconic queer landmarks in Birmingham.| The Historic England Blog
Discover how the female tribal leader, Boudica, challenged the might of an expanding empire.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the modernist buildings of Hungarian-born architect Ernő Goldfinger, including Trellick Tower, Balfron Tower and 2 Willow Road.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the remarkable feats of engineering by British civil engineer John Smeaton.| The Historic England Blog
Famed for their no-nonsense reputation, gruff manner and strict rules and regulations, Morecambe’s landladies have seen it all.| The Historic England Blog
Discover when the oldest house in England was built. The earliest domestic house, Saltford Manor House, could date from the 12th century.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the locations where Anne Boleyn lived, including Hever Castle, the Tower of London, and Hampton Court Palace.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the mysterious life story of ecologist and artist Marietta Pallis, who spent much of her life in the Norfolk Broads.| The Historic England Blog
Discover this rare early example of fully accessible architecture.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the history of the small green cabmen's shelters in London that still serve the capital's taxi drivers| The Historic England Blog
Discover the writers who carved queer literary legacies in Cornwall’s inspiring coastal landscapes.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the history of English market towns and halls, including farmers' markets, Christmas markets, market squares and corn exchanges.| The Historic England Blog
Evidence of England’s coal mining heritage can still be found nationwide.| The Historic England Blog
Uncover stories of how people of African descent have made history in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.| The Historic England Blog
Try these English gardens if you’re looking for somewhere with spectacular garden scenery.| The Historic England Blog
From the oldest church to archaeological remains, here are the contenders for England's oldest building.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the often untold stories of brilliant and resilient people of African heritage.| The Historic England Blog
From Charles Darwin to Alan Turing, discover incredible places in England connected to scientific achievement.| The Historic England Blog
Dive into a unique collection from 1920 to 1954 produced by the world’s first commercial aerial photography company.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the historic sites in England where famous writers found their inspiration.| The Historic England Blog
Famous musicians have lived and worked in and around London for hundreds of years.| The Historic England Blog
These images will help you navigate through features found in historic gardens and landscapes.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the story of these northern English boxing clubs rooted in working-class community life.| The Historic England Blog
These pioneering women led the way in making engineering a career choice for all women.| The Historic England Blog
Discover the history and heritage behind the ancient English coronation ceremony.| The Historic England Blog
Take a closer look at the history of this iconic sport and entertainment venue.| The Historic England Blog
Find out why the Bristol bus boycott of 1963 was a major moment in the UK civil rights movement.| The Historic England Blog
Explore some of the listed places that helped to build Bond’s world.| The Historic England Blog
Many pubs and inns claim to be the oldest pub in England. Here are the facts.| The Historic England Blog
