Historic England - Championing England's heritage | Historic ...
The Historic England Archive holds over 12 million photographs, drawings, reports and publications from the 1850s to the present day, with over 1 million records searchable online. Find photos. A row of waiting cabs line Bridge Street, Chester, looking north towards the tower of St. Peter's Church. Source: Historic England Archive.
22 Parkside in Wimbledon, London, a Grade II listed house designed by Richard and Su Rogers in 1969. Introduction We’ve put together this guide to answer some of the most
Search the List - Find listed buildings, monuments, battlefields and ...
The National Heritage List for England (NHLE) is the only official, up to date, register of all nationally protected historic buildings and sites in England - listed buildings, scheduled monuments, protected wrecks, registered parks and gardens, and battlefields. Find listed buildings, scheduled monuments, protected wrecks, registered parks and ...
New Virtual Aerial Map Allows Everyone to Explore England's …
Oct 8, 2021 · From Roman settlements near Rotherham in South Yorkshire to Second World War defences in Southampton in Hampshire, to secret Cold War military installations across England, for the first time, Historic England has made the results of over 30 years of aerial photograph mapping projects freely available online. Like a huge archaeological jigsaw puzzle, the map pieces together archaeological ...
London: The Blitz, September 1940–June 1941 - Historic England
The end of the Blitz. The Blitz effectively ended in June 1941 when Hitler removed his air forces from Western Europe to take part in the invasion of the Soviet Union. Despite the end of sustained, mass bombing raids, London’s battle against the Luftwaffe was far from over. Between 7 October 1940 and 6 June 1941 almost 28,000 high explosive ...
Find Photos in the Historic England Archive
Find historical photos, drawings and reports. Only records with online images. About this image. Pier Road in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Since this photograph was taken, the harbourside has been widened to accommodate the fish quay and market. Photographer: Alfred Newton and Sons. Source: Historic England Archive.
England's Historic Periods - Historic England
Historic England's guide to historic periods . 7 Places Connected to Witchcraft in England Steeped in legend, they reveal a history of suspicion and superstition.
Aerial Archaeology Mapping Explorer - Historic England
The Aerial Archaeology Mapping Explorer is a tool that displays archaeology that has been identified, mapped and recorded using aerial photographs and other aerial sources across England. For the first time ever, Historic England has made the results of over 30 years of aerial photograph mapping projects freely available online.
How to Find Out About Your Home's History | Historic England
Step 1: Find out how old your house is. Is your house listed? The National Heritage List for England (NHLE) records a brief overview of the date of construction and significant features of every listed building in England; this is a great place to start. If your house is listed, you may be able to find photographs and stories contributed by ...
Living in a Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II Listed Building
Nov 20, 2012 · Some listing records are more detailed than others. Listed buildings come in three categories of 'significance': Grade I for buildings of the highest significance. Grade II* and. Grade II. Most listed building owners are likely to live in a Grade II …