During the 20th century a number of houses have been built for demonstration purposes as much as occupation. One idea that caught the public imagination was for an area of dwellings in a variety of designs that could be visited as a temporary exhibition. The purpose of such displays was often to show examples of well-designed, low-cost housing or showcase innovation in planning and building methods and materials. There were precedents for this kind of display but it was theRead more

The Labour Corps of the First World War comprised mostly of a multi-ethnic army of workers, without whom the war would have ground to a halt.Read more

Here we take a quick look at how England’s love for film inspired the construction of many glamorous and decorative cinemas.Read more

Well known for it’s Gothic Cathedral and picturesque surroundings, Gloucester has a rich history of industry and trade.Read more

In case you missed them, here are our most-loved blogs of 2017. Thanks for reading.Read more