During the First World War the Merchant Navy – the Mercantile Marine – was thrust into the conflict, becoming the supply service of the Royal Navy.Read more

In England, the word Nonconformist can describe Protestants who do not conform to the doctrines or practices of the Church of England.Read more

More public houses were built in the years 1945-1985 than in any other period in English history, yet pubs of these years are now highly threatened.Read more

To celebrate the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle we take a look at listed sites that tell the tale of royal wedding celebrations.Read more

We asked the public to tell us about England’s secret, unknown and forgotten memorials and bring to light the often inspirational and poignant stories they tell.Read more