100 years of the Royal Air Force

The First World War was the first conflict in which aviation played a major role.Read more




The life and landscapes of Humphry Repton

This Saturday marks 200 years since the death of Humphry Repton, the last great landscape designer of the Georgian era. Advising on some 400 schemes across a 27 year career, Repton filled the void left after the death of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in 1783, and linked the 18th century landscape tradition with the gardenesque movement of the early Victorian era. Early Life Much of Repton’s life and career played out in the East of England. He was born in BuryRead more




Power to the people

English protest songs have inspired generations of people to unite together and change history.Read more




How to do… archaeological conservation

An archaeological excavation can result in a huge amount of artefacts being excavated. But what does conservation involve?Read more




A Brief History of the English Mosque

Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture.