Historic Mills and Where to Find Them

A glance at the buildings open to you.




13 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.




Walking on History: Surprising Secrets of Manholes

Historic manhole covers, embedded in pavements and roads across the country, often hide infrastructure systems deep below our streets. Read more




Margaret of Anjou: Player in a Real Life Game of Thrones

Margaret of Anjou, who Shakespeare later called ‘The She-Wolf of France’, was one of the major players in the late 15th century Wars of the Roses.Read more




The 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. Read more