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Surge in illegal metal detecting at Hadrian's Wall

Ten Places That Tell the History of England’s Art, Architecture and Sculpture Selected in Historic England Campaign

Top 10 art, architecture and sculpture places in England chosen.

Sites of Suffragette Protest and Sabotage Officially Recognised in Nation’s Heritage List

41 places that were at the centre of suffragette action, from mass meetings to smashed windows, are officially recognised

Culture Secretary Reappoints Historic England Commissioner

DCMS has re-appointed Martin Daunton as Commissioner for Historic England for four years, from 1 June 2018.

Five Quirky Post-War Pubs Listed

Five quirky post-war pubs have been listed on the advice of Historic England.

1980s Buildings Officially Become Heritage

Historic England announces the listing of 17 Post-Modern buildings

Tristram Hunt chooses top ten Industry, Trade & Commerce places that help tell A History of England

Ten places that tell of our rich industrial past have been chosen as part of Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places

Recently Uncovered Photograph Collection Reveals Extraordinary Insight into pre-NHS Healthcare

A collection of 4,050 photographs uncovered in the Historic England Archive is giving up its secrets after more than 70 years.

Historic England Angel Awards 2018 Open For Applications!

The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation and Historic England invite you to enter the Historic England Angel Awards 2018. You have until Sunday 3 June 2018.

Celebrate London History Day 2018

London History Day is back on 31 May and it’s bigger and better than ever.

120,000 Children Set To Benefit From £1.6 Million Heritage Schools Programme

The Department for Education has announced £1.6 million for Historic England's award-winning Heritage Schools programme, allowing the scheme to continue for the next two years.

Top 10 Faith & Belief places chosen to tell A History of England in 100 Places

Top 10 faith and belief places in England chosen

War Memorials to Airmen Listed to Mark Centenary of the Royal Air Force

To mark the centenary of the RAF, 14 war memorials to airmen are being listed or upgraded by DCMS on the advice of Historic England.

Mary Beard chooses 10 places for Loss & Destruction in A History of England in 100 Places campaign

Mary Beard chooses the sites which tell our country's story of Loss & Destruction

British Islamic heritage celebrated by Historic England

Two mosques are newly listed and others given greater protection and recognition

Hunt for the nation’s secret, forgotten or unknown memorials announced

Historic England asks how people are memorialised and asks for help in finding the secret, forgotten or unknown memorials around the country

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.

Monica Ali chooses her top 10 places for Music & Literature in England

Author Monica Ali chooses her top 10 Music & Literature places in England

Historic England Asks Teachers to Explore Nation's Prehistory With Help of New Resources

New free online resource created to help teachers explore Britain's prehistory with students.

HerStories campaign launched to mark 100 years of women’s suffrage

HerStories campaign will explore the fight for women's suffrage 100 years ago today

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Chooses Her Top 10 Places for Sport & Leisure in England

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson announces her top 10 places for sport & leisure in A History of England in 100 Places campaign

Former Burial Place of King Richard III Granted Protection

The remains of a 13th century monastic site, Greyfriars in Leicester - the former burial place of King Richard III has been granted protection.

20 Intriguing Places Listed in 2017

Historic England's guide to 20 unusual or surprising places listed this year.

New Historic England Commissioners Appointed

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport appoints five new Commissioners.

Heritage Minister Announces Historic Places to Be Revived – and They're Concentrated in the North and Midlands

John Glen, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, today announced the latest historic places to be revived through the Heritage Action Zone scheme.

Heritage Minister to Unveil Plans to Mark and Celebrate Places Where History Has Been Made Across England

Heritage Minister John Glen is to announce plans for a new Historic England scheme to enable communities to celebrate places where history was made.

George Clarke announces his top 10 Homes & Gardens in England

George Clarke chooses the homes and gardens which best tell the history of England

Andrew Lloyd Webber Names Historic England Angel Award Winners

This year's Historic England Angel Award winners were announced at the Palace Theatre in London on 20 November 2017.

Overwhelming Public Support for Saving England’s Mills Revealed

Historic England calls for industrial mill buildings to be at the centre of regeneration

War Memorials Built 100 Years Ago Listed to Commemorate the First World War on Armistice Day

These war memorials and shrines became a precursor what was to come: the national movement to memorialise that took place following the war.

A Fifth of Listed Building Owners Running a Business From Their Property, Says New Report

Ways in which historic buildings and places benefit local economies as well as contributing greatly to local culture and identity.

Bettany Hughes announces her top 10 Travel & Tourism places

Second category of A History of England in 100 Places announced

Heritage at Risk 2017

The Heritage at Risk Register 2017 is published today, providing the annual snapshot of the state of England’s most valued vulnerable historic places.

12 of the Best Post-War Schools Listed

Newly listed school buildings include a plastic classroom known as 'the bubble' in Preston and a 'high-tech' infants school in Hampshire.

Professor Robert Winston announces his top 10 Science & Discovery places

Professor Robert Winston announces his top 10 Science & Discovery places in A History of England in 100 Places campaign

New Poll Shows Strong Public Popularity for Conservation Areas - 50 Years After They Were Introduced

Heritage Boost to England’s Economy Revealed in New Report

Report reveals the vital contribution of heritage to England's economic prosperity.

New Scientific Dating Research Unravels the Story of Life in Prehistoric Orkney

A new study is challenging the previously understood narrative for prehistoric life on Orkney.

Two Wrecks Spanning Almost 300 Years of History Granted Protection

Wrecks of merchant ships containing 15 cast iron English cannons off Chesil Beach and a First World War mine-laying U-boat off Whitby protected.

Rooswijk Wreck Dives Reveal Stories of Europe's Global Trading History

Dutch and British maritime archaeologists are excavating the wreck of the Rooswijk this summer

New Listings Announced to Celebrate 70 Years of Protecting England's Historic Buildings

New listings mark 70th anniversary of the listed building system

Radio Astronomy Site That Revolutionised Our Understanding of the Universe Given Heritage Protection

Six structures at Jodrell Bank listed on the 60th anniversary of the Lovell Telescope's "first light".

Remembering Passchendaele: War Memorials Listed

Battle of Passchendaele centenary marked with 13 new and upgraded war memorial listings

Places With Queer Histories Listed to Mark 50th Anniversary of the Partial Decriminalisation of Homosexuality

The two new listings come ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967.

Listing of Humber Bridge and Philip Larkin’s house mark celebrations of Hull’s heritage

Nine new listings celebrate Hull's heritage during Hull City of Culture 2017

The Sunbathers Go Back on Public Display

A once lost Festival of Britain sculpture has returned to London’s South Bank thanks to a successful Historic England crowdfunding campaign

Iconic Post-Modern Pumping Station Given Listed Status

John Outram’s colourful Post-Modern Pumping Station on London’s Isle of Dogs listed at Grade II*

Made in England but do we know it? New poll reveals we attribute key moments in English history to other nations

Help us create a list of the 100 places which best tell the story of England and its impact on the world

Construction Work at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Begins

Funding from The National Lottery is enabling construction work to start on the iconic Main Mill and Kiln at the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.

Memorial to East End School Children Killed 100 Years Ago Given Higher Heritage Protection on the Centenary of Their Death

War memorial to the children of Upper North Street School, Poplar upgraded to Grade II* on Historic England advice.

Two Sites Protected to Commemorate New Zealand Lives Lost in the Battle of Messines

A large white chalk figure carved by New Zealand troops has been granted protection on the advice of Historic England.

National Collection of Sir Herbert Baker’s War Memorials Recognised

15 First World War memorials by Sir Herbert Baker have been listed or upgraded to commemorate the centenary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Lost Festival of Britain Sculpture Found

The Sunbathers by Peter Laszlo Peri has been found after Historic England's call for information on missing public art.

Historic England Announces New Director of Planning

Ian Morrison, Chief Executive of the Architectural Heritage Fund has been announced as Historic England's next Director of Planning.

New Discoveries Shed Light on Romans in Northern England

New Roman finds in North Yorkshire are teaching us more about life in Roman Britain

New Archaeological Evidence Throws Light on Efforts to Resist “the Living Dead” in Medieval England

New study of human bones supports belief that Mediaeval people thought corpses could arise from their graves, spread disease and assault the living.

The Secretary of State Reappoints Chairman of Historic England

Sir Laurie Magnus has been reappointed as Chairman of Historic England from 1 September 2017 until 31 August 2021.

£6m National Heritage Drive to Bring Economic Growth across England

Heritage Action Zones to help attract more tourists, reinvigorate local areas and grow local economies.

Tribute to Professor Geoffrey Wainwright, MBE, FSA, FRSA, FLSW

Inspector of Ancient Monuments 1963 - 1980; Principal Inspector 1980 - 1990; Chief Archaeologist, English Heritage 1990 - 1999

Pocahontas remembered 400 years after her death on English soil

400th anniversary of Pocahontas' death in Kent marked and remembered

Groundbreaking Women of Science Celebrated

Historic England and The Royal Society celebrate International Women’s Day by bringing to light the exceptional achievements of female scientists

High-Tech Architectural Landmark Listed at Grade II*

The landmark Schlumberger Gould Research Centre in Cambridge designed by Sir Michael Hopkins, one of the leading British architects of recent times, has been listed at Grade II* by Heritage Minister Tracey Crouch on the advice of Historic England.

Culture Secretary Reappoints two Historic England Commissioners

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has re-appointed Alex Balfour and Victoria Harley as Commissioners for Historic England until 31 May 2021

Historic England Objects to Manchester Towers

We have objected to proposals for a large development, including two towers, in the historic heart of Manchester

Commemorating 100 Years of the Sinking of SS Mendi

To commemorate the centenary of the loss of the British ship the SS Mendi Historic England is publishing a new book, We Die Like Brothers.

Who Said the English Aren’t Romantic?

New poll reveals our romantic places – love really is all around us

Historic England, English Heritage and the National Trust on Proposed A303 Stonehenge Tunnel

The proposed A303 tunnel of at least 2.9km within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site would remove the majority of the existing damaging road from the World Heritage Site opening up more of the ancient landscape to the public.

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Centenary Marked

Newly published archive images of German submarines mark centenary of decisive day in First World War

21 Fascinating Places Listed in 2016

Historic England's guide to 21 unusual or surprising places listed this year

Heritage should be at the heart of London's future

New report says heritage should be at the core of planning

New Data Uncovers Surge in Heritage Interest in England

Heritage Counts 2016 reveals increase in heritage interest and inclusivity

Exceptional Survival of Rare Anglo-Saxon Coffins

Archaeologists have revealed evidence of what might have been the final resting place for a community of early Christians.

50 War Memorials Listed to Mark Armistice Day

The listings are the latest in our pledge to protect 2,500 memorials by 2018, marking the centenary of the First World War.

Postmodernist Masterpiece Listed

Sir Terry Farrell's Postmodernist Comyn Ching in London listed

Black British History Recognised Through Listings

Three new listings announced as Historic England partners with BBC on 'Black and British' season

Andrew Lloyd Webber Names Angel Award Winners

The winners of the Historic England Angel Awards are announced at an awards ceremony held at The Palace Theatre, London, on 31 October 2016

Public Asked to Help Hunt for Witches' Marks

Public asked to share their knowledge and search for more ritual protection symbols or apotropaic marks

Heritage at Risk 2016

The Heritage at Risk Register 2016 is published today, providing our annual insight into the state of England’s most valued historic places.

Site of First World War Munitions Factory Where 35 Women Died in Explosion Given Heritage Protection

Protected site saw the first major loss of female civilian workers in England during the war

Elizabethan Playhouses and Bear Baiting Arenas Given Protection

The Theatre and The Hope join the Rose and the Globe on Bankside, London as scheduled monuments.

England's Queer History Recognised, Recorded and Celebrated

'Pride of Place' research project uncovers and celebrates LGBTQ heritage across England

Post-War Public Art in the North East Listed

5 sculptures across the North East of England designed to bring our public spaces back to life after WWII are newly listed

Maritime Archaeologists To Dive Dutch Wreck The Rooswijk

Dutch and British maritime archaeologists are carrying out a joint diving and surveying expedition at the Rooswijk wreck site off the Kent coast.

Capability Brown Landscapes Celebrated and Protected

To mark Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s 300th year Historic England is celebrating and protecting his landscapes anew.

Minesweeping Trawler Untouched on the Seabed for 100 Years Protected

Rare and exceptionally well-preserved First World War trawler and minesweeper given special protection

Secrets of the Deep – Jutland Wreck Brought to Life

HMS Falmouth recreated in its final resting place using underwater surveying and digital 3D modelling on centenary of sinking

Three Historic Shipwrecks Given Protection

Three historic shipwrecks in the South West has been given protection by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.

Top Archaeological Finds-from-the-Air List Shows Aerial Technology is Transforming Understanding of the Past

Top archaeological finds revealed by photography from a light aircraft

Oldest German U-Boat and Earliest U-Boat Casualty of the First World War Protected

U-8, the first victim of the Royal Navy's Dover Patrol sunk in English territorial waters in the First World War, given protection as a Protected Historic Wreck site.

Historic England Annual Report and Accounts 2015/16

The first Annual Report and Accounts of Historic England was laid in Parliament yesterday (18 July).

Wild, local meat and fish; international accessories; the latest household goods and turf roofs: how we lived in Bronze Age Britain

Excavation of 3,000 year old settlement reveals near complete picture of life in Bronze Age Britain

Report Calls For More Developers and Owners To Take On Mill Regeneration

Over 1000 of West Yorkshire's textile mills are either vacant or underused; bringing them back into use could accommodate 27,000 homes or 150,000 jobs

Battle of the Somme Memorials Listed

We mark 100 years since one of the bloodiest battles in the First World War with 15 war memorial listings

London History Day Announced After Public Vote as Part of New Campaign to #KeepItLondon

Londoners have chosen 31 May 2017 to be the first ever London History Day, the date Big Ben first started keeping time.

Public Asked to Chronicle the Nation’s Missing History

The nation's list of historic buildings and places is now open to public contributions for the first time ever.

London Mayor Asked to Save the Original Foyles Store

Historic England asks London’s new Mayor, Sadiq Khan, to call in demolition scheme and refuse it

Battle of Jutland Memorials Listed

Historic England marks the centenary of the Battle of Jutland with new and upgraded listings

One of Churchill’s Secret Wireless Stations Protected

Part of Churchill's mysterious underground wireless network, mostly operated by civilian agents

Urgent Need for More Trained Archaeologists Follows Surge in Infrastructure Projects

New report warns there will not be enough trained archaeologists to do excavations required on future major infrastructure projects unless action is taken.

Historic England, National Trust and English Heritage Welcome ICOMOS/UNESCO Report on Stonehenge Tunnel Plans

ICOMOS/UNESCO report recognises the benefits a tunnel of at least 2.9km could bring to the Stonehenge site, if it is designed and delivered well.

Roman Villa Discovered Beneath Wiltshire Home

Initial excavations by Historic England and Salisbury Museum suggest a villa of very significant size

Heritage Schools Programme Wins Major EU Prize

Historic England’s Heritage Schools programme is among the winners of the 2016 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards

Londoners Want A Say On Their Skyline

New poll reveals what Londoners think of changes to London's skyline

Yorkshire War Memorials Make Highest Grade

Two memorials in Sledmere have been upgraded to Grade I

School Children Help to List Fishponds War Memorial in Bristol

Children at Fishponds Church of England Academy in Bristol have helped to list their local war memorial at Fishponds Park.

Rare-Surviving 17th Century Houses Given Grade II* Protection

Rare examples of 17th century town houses in Denmark Street have had their listing upgraded from Grade II to Grade II*

Coventry’s Overlooked Post-War Heritage Celebrated In New Book

Historic England publishes a new book which celebrates the innovative and influential rebuilding of the city of Coventry.

Charlton Manor School Helps to List War Memorial in Royal Greenwich

Charlton Manor Primary School in Greenwich becomes the first school in London to have successfully helped to list their local war memorial.

Two Outstanding Yorkshire Churches Now Grade I Listed

Ampleforth Abbey and St Charles Borromeo, Hull upgraded to Grade I

Historic England Objects to Chiswick Curve

Proposals for two towers in Chiswick would damage historic environment

Iconic Oval Cricket Gasholder Listed

An iconic Victorian gasholder that has been the backdrop to test cricket at The Oval is now listed Grade II.

Three French War Memorials Listed

Listings mark the centenary of the Battle of Verdun, the longest single battle of the First World War.

Earliest Complete Bronze Age Wheel in Britain Discovered

This latest find from ‘Peterborough’s Pompeii’ builds on our understanding of the technology available to people 3,000 years ago.

Post-War Public Art Listed

41 sculptures across England designed to bring our public spaces back to life after WWII are newly listed

Bronze Age Homes Unearthed in East Anglia

Archaeologists have revealed incredibly well-preserved Bronze Age dwellings during an excavation at Must Farm quarry in the East Anglian fens.

New Commissioners Appointed to Historic England

Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has appointed five new commissioners to Historic England

Help Find Missing Public Art

Public asked to help uncover missing sculptures, friezes and murals that have been destroyed, sold, lost or stolen.

New Advice on Tall Buildings Amid Surge in Proposals

Recognises importance of protecting the historic environment and the need for high-quality design, as well as a need for sustainable development.

Listed Building Owners Proud to Care for Heritage

Heritage Counts 2015 reveals listed building owners' pride

2015 Spending Review Statement from Historic England

Historic England's statement about the 2015 Spending Review

Marshlands of Kent Reveal Historic Treasures

Historic England experts uncover and protect the extraordinary historic sites of the Hoo Peninsula in North Kent.

25 Years of Archaeological Discovery That Have Rewritten England’s Story

New report illustrating how development-led archaeological discoveries have shed new light on our ancient and recent past.

Attitudes to Heritage Survey Results

The Government’s Taking Part survey shows that nearly all adults agree that it is important that heritage buildings and places are well looked after.

Four Buildings Re-listed to Celebrate Their Role in the History of the Women’s Institute

The re-listings of four buildings celebrate the story of the WI and mark the centenary of the first WI meeting in England.

First Stage of Project to Save Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Complete

One of the most important historic buildings in the world is being brought back to life with the launch of a visitor centre

National Collection of Lutyens’ War Memorials Listed

All 44 First World War memorials designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens are now protected by listing.

Making Our Past Relevant to Our Future - How Industrial Heritage Can Boost Growth

A two-day conference exploring the challenges and benefits of reusing industrial heritage buildings.

Heritage at Risk 2015

Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register is published today, an annual snapshot of the health of England's historic environment.

Historic Wreck Identified – Believed To Be Henry V’s 600-Year-Old Great Ship

Historic wreck believed to be Henry V’s 600-year-old great ship

Space, Hope and Brutalism

Extensive overview of English Architecture 1945-1975 published.

Picturing England - Free Outdoor Photographic Exhibition

Free outdoor exhibition showcases Historic England archive photography

New Guidelines Target Heritage Thieves

Historic England welcomes the Sentencing Council's new theft guidelines which include 'heritage assets' for the first time.

England’s Post-War Listed Buildings

New guide to over 500 of England’s very best post-war buildings.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation To Fund Future Angels

The trustees of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation agree to continue to support the Historic England Angel Awards for a further three years.

Royal Vauxhall Tavern Listed

We are delighted that the Minister for Heritage, Tracey Crouch, has listed the Royal Vauxhall Tavern at Grade II on our advice.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Names Historic England Angel Award Winners

The Historic England Angel Award winners for 2015 were announced at an awards ceremony held at The Palace Theatre in London on 7 September 2015

England's Places photo collection now online

Discover photos of English cities, towns and villages using our online version of the Architectural Red Boxes.

Lord Montagu of Beaulieu – Chairman of English Heritage 1984-1992

Sir Laurie Magnus pays tribute to the first chairman of English Heritage in 1984, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, who died yesterday aged 88.

Best Inter-War Pubs Listed

Rare, overlooked buildings are protected and celebrated through listing following extensive research

Unsung Heroines of the Anti-slavery Movement Remembered

Historic England launches three podcasts on the pioneering women behind the anti-slavery movement

We want to know of any pubs built after the Second World War ended in 1945

We want your suggestions of pubs built after 1945

Race Against Time to Raise Gun Carriage from the London Wreck

Rare 350 year old gun carriage recovered from the London shipwreck

Robin Hood Gardens Estate

Heritage Minister minded to approve COI for Robin Hood Gardens

British Library Listed at Grade I

The British Library and seven local libraries across England are being listed as the best examples of public libraries of the later 20th century.

Historic England Research Sheds New Light on Franklin Expedition

Historic England Franklin Expedition

Norton Folgate Decision

Consent refused for development around Norton Folgate

Former Western Morning News Building in Plymouth Listed

Former Western Morning News building is the youngest to be listed

Historic England Angel Awards Shortlist Announced

Find out who has been shortlisted in the 2015 Historic England Angel Awards and then vote for your favourite project.

Norton Folgate decision to take place Tuesday 21 July

Tower Hamlets are about to decide whether or not to give consent to development proposals for the area around Norton Folgate, a street just east of the City of London, close to Shoreditch and within the Elder Street conservation area.

Pride of Place

Nation asked to throw new light on England’s lesbian gay bisexual transgender and queer heritage.

Heritage Minister Recognises Women Who Built Waterloo Bridge With National Heritage Listing

Women who built Waterloo Bridge officially recognised in National Heritage List to mark National Women in Engineering Day

Government Tackles International Cultural Destruction

Government will introduce new legislation to ratify the Hague Convention

Palace of Westminster Options Appraisal report released today

Report outlines how best to programme and manage major works, alongside on-going conservation repairs at the Palace of Westminster.

20 Unusual Places Given Listed Status This Year

Historic England has today published highlights from the 510 places added to the National Heritage List for England in the past year.

Bronze Age Time Capsule To Be Unearthed

£1.1 million four year project will shed new light on day to day lives of our ancestors

Our Chief Executive on why we care about historic places

The historic environment cannot be interpreted or placed in glass cabinets for description and preservation. We must live in and around it.

First World War Acoustic Mirror Saved

A rare First World War structure, built to warn communities of Zeppelin attacks re-opens following £68,000 restoration

Secrets of Staffordshire Hoard Revealed

Research reveals exciting remains but £120,000 is needed to complete the project

Demolished Pub To Be Rebuilt

A Westminster Council Committee has agreed that an enforcement notice will be served requiring the Carlton Tavern in Maida Vale, London, to be rebuilt in facsimile.

War Memorials Associated With Gallipoli Campaign Listed

War memorials listed to mark the Gallipoli Campaign centenary

New Evidence Shows Surge in Enthusiasm for Heritage

New research shows English people recognise and protect the nationally significant sites in their area.

New Life for England's Old Farm Buildings

Historic England publishes new advice to help owners convert redundant traditional farm buildings.

Historic England Preview

Coming up! Read about some of the exciting projects Historic England will be doing in 2015.

New Era for England's Heritage

Successor bodies to English Heritage set out programme for the years ahead.

200th Anniversary of Battle of Waterloo to be marked by new exhibitions

Two new exhibitions at Wellington Arch and Apsley House will this year mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.

Angel Awards 2015 Open for Applications!

Andrew Lloyd Webber, who founded the Angel Awards in 2011, said: "Every year, I am astounded by the variety of the Angels applications and the hard graft that takes place in every corner of the country."

Measured Survey for Cultural Heritage 2015

This 5 day residential course is designed to introduce the range of measured survey and photographic techniques currently available through both theoretical and practical instruction.

Duncan Wilson OBE Appointed First Chief Executive of Historic England

The appointment was announced today of Duncan Wilson as the first Chief Executive of Historic England.

English Heritage at Listed Property Show

English Heritage will be exhibiting at the Listed Property Show on 15 and 16 February 2014 at Olympia London.

Current Archaeology Awards 2015

English Heritage features in two award categories at the prestigious Current Archaeology Awards 2015.

Post-War Office Buildings Listed

The work of leading modern architects is celebrated today with the listing of 14 of the finest post-war office buildings in England.

English Heritage Seeks Experts for London Advisory Committee

English Heritage is seeking experts in London's urban archaeology to apply for a position on the London Advisory Committee.

A Course Examining the First World War and its Effects on Different Aspects of Heritage Practice

A course examining the First World War and its effects on different aspects of heritage practice

Grant For Yorkshire's Oldest Cloth Hall

Leeds' First White Cloth Hall Receives English Heritage Grant Positive Step Towards Securing Building's Future

Heritage Makes You Happy

Taking part in heritage is good for our happiness and wellbeing, according to this year’s Heritage Counts report published today by English Heritage on behalf of England’s leading heritage organisations, the Historic Environment Forum.

First World War Memorials Honoured

From Newcastle to Norwich, Westminster to the Wirral, six of England's most important war memorials given Grade I and II* listed status.

First Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement signed by Historic England, Maldon District Council and Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome

The first Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement (LBHPA) in England has been signed between English Heritage, Maldon District Council and the Trustees of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Purleigh, Near Maldon, Essex.

Winners Of The English Heritage Angel Awards 2014

Andrew Lloyd Webber joined by Culture Secretary Sajid Javid to hail local people who save their heritage.

London skatepark given protected status

Icon of 1970s British Skateboard scene, Rom Skatepark in Hornchurch, listed at Grade II. The first Skatepark to be listed in Europe, second in the world.

Heritage at Risk 2014

Fifteen years on from the first Register, we have the most comprehensive view of the state of our heritage to date, but there's more to be done.

27 Historic Sites Across the North East Rescued

Across the North East 20 sites and conservation areas have been added to the Register while 27 have been repaired and removed.

English Heritage Reveals Heritage At Risk in the East of England 2014

English Heritage Reveals Heritage At Risk in the East of England 2014

English Heritage Reveals South East Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage Reveals South East Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage Reveals South West Heritage At Risk Register 2014

Hnglish Heritage reveals South West Heritage at Risk register 2014

English Heritage Reveals West Midlands Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage reveals West Midlands Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage Reveals Yorkshire Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage Reveals Yorkshire Heritage At Risk Register 2014

More Than 50 Historic Sites Across North West Rescued

More Than 50 Historic Sites Across North West Rescued

Medieval Manor And Art Deco Market Added To English Heritage’s ‘Heritage At Risk’ Register In London

Future Safe for Severndroog Castle, Tobacco Dock and 39 more

More Than 30 Historical Sites Across East Midlands Rescued

A Lincolnshire abbey with some of the finest medieval sculpture to survive anywhere in the country, is amongst the vulnerable historic gems added to Heritage at Risk Register for East Midlands, English Heritage announced today.

English Heritage and VisitEngland Working Together to Promote the Importance of Heritage to Tourism

English Heritage in partnership with VisitEngland which recognises the role that England's heritage plays in supporting the tourism industry.

New Model for English Heritage Moves a Step Closer Following Consultation

£88.5 million investment to help it stand alone.

Tribute To Sir Jocelyn Stevens

Chairman of English Heritage from 1992-2000.

Man Pleads Guilty to using a Metal Detector to Steal a Roman Gold Coin

Delivery driver Roy Wood (52) pleads guilty to using a metal detector to steal a roman gold coin valued at £200.

Government Approval of Changes to English Heritage

Government Approval of Changes to English Heritage

Celebrating London's Sporting Heritage

Five structures listed at Grade II tell city’s unique sporting stories.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Hails Heroes of Heritage

Shortlist Announced for English Heritage Angel Awards - Vote for Your Favourite!

Rare Victorian Railway Arches Saved

Grade II listed Chorley Flying Railway Arches saved from demolition in a collaboration between English Heritage and Network Rail.

Excavating the London Shipwreck – Divers, Local Volunteers and 17th Century Finds Come Together on Southend Pier

As part of the Festival of Archaeology, licensed divers and local volunteers gathered at Southend Pier in Essex to conserve and record artefacts that have been retrieved from one of England's most important 17th century shipwrecks, the London.

Britain From Above in the First World War

English Heritage is asking the public to help "tag" a vast on-line archive of aerial photographs known as Britain from Above with sites, ruins and remains that show the impact of the First World War on British soil.

First World War Centenary Marked by Upgrading Listed Status of London War Memorials

First World War Centenary Marked by Upgrading Listed Status of London War Memorials

Annual Report and Accounts 2013/14

English Heritage's Annual Report and Accounts 2013/14 was laid before Parliament yesterday.

English Heritage Renews Commitment to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

English Heritage and National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NAAONB) have renewed their commitment to work together to promote the conservation, understanding, and public enjoyment of heritage in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Paddle Steamer with Colourful Gun-Running History becomes Dive Trail

English Heritage launches 5th Underwater Dive Trail off Lundy Island in the South West of England

Deserted Medieval Villages in Northamptonshire Designated as Ancient Monuments

A series of deserted and shrunken medieval villages in Northamptonshire have been designated as scheduled monuments by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on the advice of English Heritage.

Brutal and Beautiful: Celebrating Modern Architecture

From cathedrals to private houses, printing works to art galleries, English Heritage exhibition comes to Sheffield and tells the story of post-war architecture in England.

Future Is Golden For Muslim Burial Ground

Secretary of State for Culture Sajid Javid welcomes restoration works. Gilded finial is finishing touch and puts seal on future funding

English Heritage Angel Awards - Emma Bridgewater announced as a new judge

With just 2 weeks to go until the applications deadline for the 2014 Angel Awards, we're pleased to announce that Emma Bridgewater has agreed to be a judge this year.

Phoenix Caisson in Kent Designated - Part of the Mulberry Floating Harbour Used in the D-Day Landings

The Phoenix caisson, a rare and poignant reminder of the Mulberry 'floating' Harbour which played a major role in the success of the D-Day landings in June 1944, has been scheduled by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of English Heritage. It has been added to the National Heritage List for England as an Ancient Scheduled Monument.

17th century Shipwreck off Southend Pier to Give Up Its Secrets

English Heritage and Cotswold Archaeology to excavate the 'London' and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's Museums Service to display the ship's finds.

Seven New English Heritage Commissioners Announced

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid today (Thursday 15 May, 2014) announced the appointment of seven new Commissioners of English Heritage.

English Heritage Angel Awards 2014 Open for Applications!

Andrew Lloyd Webber on the look out for Heritage Heroes, Apprentices and Trainees.

Diving into History

English Heritage opens first submarine dive trail.

Have your say on national guidance on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and the historic environment

As a supporting action of the National Heritage Protection Plan we have commissioned the Place Services team at Essex County Council, in partnership with the Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA), to prepare national guidance on Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and the Historic Environment.

Only one in five will celebrate St George’s Day this year, according to English Heritage survey

Only around one in five English adults (19%) plan to celebrate St George's Day this year, a survey by English Heritage has revealed.

Better Heritage Regulation under the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (ERR) Act 2013 has introduced a number of changes to the legal framework protecting heritage in England.

Listed - First World War Memorial by Kathleen Scott, Wife of Scott of the Antarctic

The war memorial in the centre of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, by noted female sculptor Kathleen Scott, wife of polar explorer Captain Scott, has been listed at Grade II. Its listing is part of an English Heritage project to see up to 500 war memorials a year given the protection of listed status over the next five years in honour of the First World War centenary. The project has the backing of Culture Secretary, Maria Miller, who leads for the Government on First World War commemorations.

4x4 Vehicles Damage the Historic Landscape of the Mendip Hills Aonb

Illegal off-roading by 4x4 vehicles on one of England's most special places, the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), has caused substantial damage to the historic landscape at the Charterhouse lead works in Blackmoor Reserve, near Blagdon, Somerset.

English Heritage Champions Blackpool's 'Roaring' Past and Bright Future

Launch of book that tells the story of Blackpool from the middle of the 18th century, when the town first began attracting visitors, up to now, when a Masterplan to revive Blackpool's fortunes is in full swing.

Bournemouth First World War Memorial Listed at Second Highest Grade - II*

Bournemouth War Memorial, situated in the registered Bournemouth Pleasure Gardens, has been listed at Grade II* as part of an English Heritage scheme to list up to 500 war memorials a year over the next five years to mark the centenary of the First World War. The English Heritage scheme has the backing of Culture Secretary Maria Miller, who leads for the Government on First World War commemorations.

Pentney Priory Saved for the Nation

One of English Heritage's most ambitious restoration projects in the East of England is now complete with the conservation of the impressive medieval gatehouse at Pentney Priory in Norfolk. The imposing, three story, 14th century gatehouse is the only surviving monastic building from the once powerful and prestigious priory. Thanks to funding and expert advice from English Heritage its future is now secure.

English Heritage adds Compton Cemetery to the Register of Parks and Gardens at Grade II*

Compton Cemetery, which lies on a dramatic hillside site near Guildford in Surrey, designed by Mary Watts, a Victorian artist and designer best known for her work in ceramics, has today been added to the Register of Parks and Gardens at Grade II* by English Heritage. This will give it protection in the planning system.

York's Leeman Road District First World War Memorial Listed

The Leeman Road District war memorial in Salisbury Rd, York has been listed at Grade II as part of an English Heritage scheme to list up to 500 war memorials a year over the next five years to mark the centenary of the First World War.

Discovery of Practice Battlefield Launches Call Up to Volunteers

Help find forgotten history of the First World War!

Have Your Say on the Priorities for Caring for England’s Heritage

A consultation on the National Heritage Protection Plan gives everyone an opportunity to say what matters in the historic environment and what is in danger of being lost.

Wind farm blown away by Court of Appeal

We are delighted that the Court of Appeal has upheld the previous decision of the High Court to quash a Planning Inspector's approval of a wind turbine development close to Lyveden New Bield.

Carscapes: How the Motor Car Reshaped England

Motorways, bypasses, garages, petrol pumps, traffic lights and roundabouts - a new exhibition at Wellington Arch

Research Frameworks - Survey of Users and Non-Users

The consultancy firm Pye Tait is to undertake a survey to evaluate the role, impact and value of Research Frameworks for the historic environment sector in England. This online survey covers all aspects of the historic environment and is aimed at both those who do not currently use Research Frameworks, and those who do.

Archaeological Landscape Survey Field School

A five day course introducing the disciplines of investigation and field surveying will be run by Historic England from Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April 2015 at the University of Warwick.

Archaeological Landscape Survey Field School

A five day course introducing the disciplines of investigation and field surveying will be run by English Heritage from Monday 28 April to Friday 2 May 2014 at the University of Warwick.

Stonehenge

Find out what resources we have on Stonehenge, from books to images to research.

Autumn Statement: Stonehenge and the A303

The Government announced in its Autumn Statement that it will be investing in a new 2.9km tunnel to remove the A303 from the Stonehenge landscape.

Fangtastic Find!

Remains of three-headed dog discovered.