Author Archives: English Heritage

These pioneering women led the way in making engineering a career choice for all women. read more

Sitting high in north London’s skyline, Alexandra Palace has been a prominent leisure attraction since the 19th century. read more

The Shell Works in Bootle fulfilled part of a complex process, with most of the production done by the factory’s female workforce. read more

Once you’re on the look out for ghost signs, you’ll find they are frequently hidden in plain sight. read more

From bouncing marbles across a garden water butt to the development of a deadly bouncing bomb, discover the extraordinary story of the Dambusters’ raid. read more