Every county in England has a network of mine and quarry workings, a little-seen underground world that is full of mystery and complexity. Some include engine chambers, arched levels, deep shafts, und
The seafront is ever changing, depending on the time of day, the state of the tides, and the month of the year. At once natural and artificial, it is a place to live, work, and play, a site for commem
In the long and absorbing history of Britain’s railways, the most challenging years were those of the two World Wars, when they were needed the most. Transportation of everything that was grown,
How do you find out about historic buildings and places? A good place to start is with visual evidence. Original drawings, topographical views, surveys, maps, photographs, and other historic visual so
At the height of the railway system in England, main, secondary, and branch lines stretched to virtually every corner of the realm. The early railway builders invested much in creating impressive stat
From the observatory in Greenwich where the modern measurement of time began, to England’s oldest inn, carved into the sandstone in Nottingham, historic sites across England have been hotbeds of
The First World War has been described as the first total war, a conflict in which a country’s entire people and resources were harnessed in pursuit of final victory. This book sets out to uncov
As slums were cleared all across England after the Blitz in World War II, the need for housing became pressing, and prefabrication was quickly embraced as a temporary solution. The resulting bungalows
Massive, enduring, iconic—Stonehenge is perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. It has been an object of curiosity for centuries, the subject of endless investigation a
Alison and Peter Smithson figure among the most controversial and widely influential of postwar architects. From their first youthful project, the school at Hunstanton, to their final works, these two
A major presence on the architectural scene for more than half a century, Arup Associates emerged from Ove Arup’s famous engineering consultancy in the mid-twentieth century as a reflection of A
In 1833, the Select Committee for Public Walks was introduced so that “the provision of parks would lead to a better use of Sundays and the replacement of the debasing pleasures.” Being &l
Liverpool has gained a national and international reputation for popular music, and was recently designated a UNESCO City of Music. This book explores the richness of Liverpool’s live performanc
In the run up to the 2012 Summer Olympics, Stratford, East London, underwent major redevelopments, including the construction of the Olympic Park. To make room, many small businesses were forced to mo
Lancelot µCapability¦ Brown (1716-1783) is the iconic figure at the head of the English landscape style, a tradition that has dominated landscape design in the western world. He was widely acclaimed f
With Frederick Gibberd, Christine Hui Lan Manley has written a comprehensive account of the works of the architect and planner Frederick Gibberd (1908–84), a pioneer of modern architecture in Britain.
The Alton Estate is widely acclaimed as one of the seminal works of the modern architecture in Britain. Yet few know its creators, four ambitious young architects in the employ of the London County Co
England has a long and historic relationship with the sea. The source of a bountiful harvest of seafood that has sustained the population, it provides trade routes and a final line of defense against
The great barns built by landowners of medieval England are among England’s most important historic monuments. Impressive structurally and architecturally, they are not only beautiful but have m
After the Protestant Reformation, religion remained remarkably unstable in Great Britain, and places of worship were the focus of dispute and regular change. Beginning in the seventeenth century, the
The goal when photographing historic buildings, whether an abandoned railway shed or a stunning and storied castle, is not just to capture a compelling image, but to create a lasting record of the bui
In February 1917, the SS Mendi, traveling through thick fog, collided with another steamship and sank off the Isle of Wight, leading to the deaths of more than six hundred men, mostly black South Afri
The country house has long been an important part of British cultural heritage, beloved not just for its beautiful architecture, furniture, and paintings, but also a means to reconnect with the past a
In the eighteenth century, the English landscape garden became a major source of inspiration throughout Europe and Russia. It was not merely emulated but adapted to suit local conditions and contexts.
A historian with English Heritage, Harwood specializes in post-war architecture, and has studied this particular partnership extensively for some years. Little is known about the architects themselves
This colorful history of the Ancoats area of the northern British city, Manchester, explores the industrial heritage of the region, examining the evolution of industrial use and practice from the nine
The Raunds Area Project, a collaboration between English Heritage and the Northamptonshire Archaeology Unit, was one of the major fieldwork initiatives of the 1980s, linking large-scale rescue excavat
Silbury Hill is an iconic monument within the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site, and the largest prehistoric mound in Europe. Written by two authors with unrivalled information and knowledge
Part of a series on regional sports culture and history, this small colorful volume focuses on the rich sporting life and legacy of Tyne and Wear, a county in the far northeast of England. Divided int
Motorways, airports, tower blocks, power stations, windfarms; TV and the internet, easy travel and shrinking distances; business parks, starter homes and vast shopping and leisure complexes. All of th
An intrepid team of researchers produced this volume for English Heritage and the Greater London Council. Lavish color photographs, along with monochrome photographs and drawing from previous ages, il
