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 read more
Author Archives: English Heritage
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 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 read more
England’s Seaside Heritage from the Air
Author Allan Brodie describes how photographs from the Aerofilms collection tell the story of England’s seaside resorts.Read more read more
10 Eccentric English Customs, Traditions and Ceremonies — and the Stories Behind Them
All over England, customs, traditions and ceremonies brighten our lives throughout the year.Read more read more