Historic North Sea Floods
Here we look at the 1953 East Coast floods, and other major historic floods that have impacted coastal parts of England over the last 1,000 years. read more
Tag Archives: English Heritage
What Does the Staffordshire Hoard Tell Us?
10 years of research has revealed new insights into the nation’s largest Anglo-Saxon treasure. read more
How England’s First Self-Service Store Heralded the Birth of the Modern Supermarket
Here we look at the evolution of grocery shopping, from the 19th century to the present day. read more
5 Things to Know About King Alfred the Great
Get a quick picture of some of the achievements of the only English monarch to be called ‘the Great’. read more
What is the Oldest Pub or Inn in England?
Pubs are fertile ground for tall tales, with many claims to the oldest pub in England. Here are the facts. read more