The Untold Story of the Highway Code
The British Highway Code – ‘…a guide to the proper use of the highway and a code of good manners…’ – celebrates the 90th anniversary of its first publication in 2021.Read more read more
Tag Archives: English Heritage
5 Sites That Tell the Story of Early Anglo-Saxon England
Discover the amazing sites that tell us so much about the culture, beliefs and society of Anglo-Saxon England.Read more read more
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
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