6 Inspirational Women Engineers from History

These pioneering women led the way in making engineering a career choice for all women.




150 Years of Alexandra Palace

Sitting high in north London’s skyline, Alexandra Palace has been a prominent leisure attraction since the 19th century.




High Explosive: Bootle’s Cunard Shell Works During the First World War

The Shell Works in Bootle fulfilled part of a complex process, with most of the production done by the factory’s female workforce.




Ghost Signs: Spooky Remains of a Hidden Past

Once you’re on the look out for ghost signs, you’ll find they are frequently hidden in plain sight.




The Story of the Dambusters: Operation Chastise, May 1943

From bouncing marbles across a garden water butt to the development of a deadly bouncing bomb, discover the extraordinary story of the Dambusters’ raid.