London Highlights
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Our Response to the Draft London Plan Consultation
The Mayor of London has prepared and consulted on a new London Plan to help deliver his strategic vision for 'Good Growth' and a greener, better connected, healthier London.
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Our Responses to the Mayor’s Draft Strategies for London
What the Mayor's draft strategies for transport, housing, health inequalities and environment mean for London's heritage.
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Restoration of the Altar at the Royal Artillery Garrison Church (St George’s Chapel), Woolwich
The altar at the beautiful Royal Artillery Garrison Church has recently been removed for much needed repair and conservation work.
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Stoke Newington Embraces School Heritage Project
Past pupils, parents, local museums and heritage sites join forces to help William Patten Primary pupils investigate their history and local heritage.
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Risky Business?
New Report finds investing in historic buildings at risk in London delivers 'good growth' in deprived communities.
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London Borough of Culture
Historic England is delighted to be working with the Greater London Authority on the London Borough of Culture.
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Schoolchildren Get Eltham War Memorial Listed
Find out how a primary school in Eltham, Royal Borough of Greenwich, added their local war memorial to the National Heritage List for England.
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Abney Park Cemetery Chapel Reopened
The first phase of urgent works are complete, saving the building from further decay and deterioration and reopening it to the public.
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Heritage is Vital for Good Growth
Our new report 'Translating Good Growth for London’s Historic Environment' demonstrates how heritage can successfully underpin London’s growth.
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Ruskin Park Shelter Restored
Discover how Historic England has worked with partners to bring the Portico Shelter back into use.
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Keep it London - Putting Heritage at the Heart of London's Future
See what we recommend for the Mayor's London Plan and have your say.
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London's Hidden Stories
Add your photos and stories to the National Heritage List for England, the official record of protected buildings and sites.
Also of interest...
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Heritage Open Days
heritageopendays.org.uk6- 9, 13- 16 September 2018 Discover hidden stories and historical secrets from thousands of towns, villages and regions across the country.
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London
Contact and access details for our local London office.
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Stroll Along London's Stories
Our app will make your walks through London's neighbourhoods come to life with rich social and architectural history.
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London History Day
London History Day is a celebration of the capital's extraordinary history and heritage that takes place on 31 May every year.
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Illustrated Local History Series
amberley-books.comA series of books providing a nostalgic look at cities and regions in England through images from the Historic England Archive.
Related News
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Celebrate London History Day 2018
London History Day is back on 31 May and it’s bigger and better than ever.
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Going Underground: Portraits of Londoners in their Treasured Historic Places
Historic England partners with Transport for London to install 'I am London' photographs at five underground stations across the capital.
