Explore the Listed Building Map

The map is the easiest way to find listed buildings and other historic places near you.

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A History of England in 100 Places

With your help, we’ve gradually been uncovering the 100 historic places that tell the remarkable story of England and its impact on the world.

Through ten different categories, each judged by an expert from thousands of your nominations, we have reached a list of 100 places that have helped to make England the country it is today.

Find out more

Hidden Archaeological Sites Revealed

Neolithic monuments, Iron Age settlements, square barrows and a Roman farm have been newly discovered by our flying archaeologists during this spell of dry weather.

Learn about the discoveries

Human Stories: Another England

A free exhibition created with the NOW Gallery, London, starts Wednesday 10 October.

Inspired by photos and research from 'Another England: Mapping 100 Years of Black and Asian History'.  

See exhibition details

Discover an Extraordinary Slice of 1930s and '40s Britain

We've uncovered a remarkable collection of more than 4,000 medical images, deep within the vaults of the Historic England Archive.

The images document health care from 1938 to 1943, and detail wartime hospital staff, patients, procedures and practices. 

Explore the photos

Three Historic Shipwrecks Divulge Their Secrets

Archaeologists are investigating three important shipwreck sites this summer.

See what they discover and explore our virtual wreck dives and maritime blogs.

Dive into maritime history