London Highlights

Explore the stories below to see the range of projects and news from our work across London. Check back each month for new projects and follow us on Twitter @HE_LondonAdvice for our latest news.

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.
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.
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.
Risky Business?

New Report finds investing in historic buildings at risk in London delivers 'good growth' in deprived communities.
London Borough of Culture

Historic England is delighted to be working with the Greater London Authority on the London Borough of Culture.
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.
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.
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.
Ruskin Park Shelter Restored

Discover how Historic England has worked with partners to bring the Portico Shelter back into use.
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.
London's Hidden Stories

Add your photos and stories to the National Heritage List for England, the official record of protected buildings and sites.

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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
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A series of books providing a nostalgic look at cities and regions in England through images from the Historic England Archive.

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