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How the Vikings Came to England
How the Vikings Came to England
The Vikings have gone from Victorian villains to 21st-century heroes. But what of the real Vikings and their impact on England?
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A Brief History of Buddhist Temples in England
A Brief History of Buddhist Temples in England
There are around 190 Buddhist buildings in England, ranging from adapted historic buildings to purpose-built temples and pagodas.
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A Brief History of Prefabs
A Brief History of Prefabs
After thousands of homes in Britain were destroyed during the Second World War, temporary houses known as 'prefabs' were built.
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The Story Behind the World’s First Telephone
The Story Behind the World’s First Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell developed the world’s first working telephone, receiving a patent on 7 March 1876.
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5 Places in England with Ukrainian History
5 Places in England with Ukrainian History
From cathedrals to gardens, discover five places connected to Ukrainians in England.
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A Brief History of Gurdwaras in England
A Brief History of Gurdwaras in England
A gurdwara is a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs, meaning 'the residence of the Guru'.
Find out moreHi! Street Food Stories
Nominate your favourite high street eatery and share the story behind it by liking and commenting on Historic England's Instagram post and tagging your favourite place.
Be the First to Visit the Building That Changed a Thousand Skylines
Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings opens on Saturday 10 September 2022 and tickets are now on sale.
Latest News
New Everyday Heritage Grants will fund community-led projects that aim to further the nation’s collective understanding of the past.
Three Exceptionally Rare Shipwrecks Off the Dorset Coast and the Isle of Wight Granted Highest Protection
The oldest known protected wreck in English waters with hull remains visible and the discovery of previously unrecorded wreck sites of pre-1700 ships.
11 Remarkable Historic Pubs Given Protection
A project to save rare historic pub interiors sees 11 remarkable pubs being newly listed, having their listing upgraded or list entry updated.
Five New Historic England Commissioners Appointed
Nairita Chakraborty, Jane, Lady Gibson, David Laing, Sir Jonathan Marsden KCVO, FSA and Robert Sackville-West are appointed for a four-year term.
