The Extraordinary Story of Pioneering Aviator Amy Johnson
Amy Johnson became a living legend after becoming the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Here we look at her extraordinary story.Read more read more
Author Archives: English Heritage
6 Steps to Finding Out Your Home’s History Online
You can trace the architectural history of your house through old maps, photographs and written records, and many of these useful resources are online. Kate Bevan, Cataloging Team Leader for Historic England, lives in a semi-detached house in Faringdon… read more
The Story of Welwyn Garden City
Residents first moved in to Welwyn Garden City in December 1920. Here we look at its story from founding to the present day.Read more read more
6 Stories to Celebrate Historic Lancashire
We’ve delved into the Historic England Archive to uncover some of the people, places and heritage of North West England.Read more read more
9 Interesting Facts About Life as a 19th-century Mill Worker
Mills are a rich and fascinating part of our history. These sleeping giants are a defining feature on the skyline of our industrial landscape, standing as a tangible link to the past. read more