A Brief History of Prefabs

After thousands of homes in Britain were destroyed during the Second World War, temporary houses known as ‘prefabs’ were built.




The Story Behind the World’s First Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell developed the world’s first working telephone, receiving a patent on the 7 March 1876.




A History of Ukrainians in England

Discover how Ukrainian communities have adapted buildings to create spaces for worship, education and community activity.




A Brief History of Gurdwaras in England

A gurdwara is a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs, meaning ‘the residence of the Guru’.




Women 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.