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‘As Shadows Return’ Light Installation Brings History to Life at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Art installation marks completion of the first phase of restoration at the world’s oldest iron-framed building.
23 Remarkable Places Listed in 2018

Historic England publishes its annual highlights from more than 900 buildings and sites listed or upgraded this year.
New Report: Rise in Number of Businesses Occupying Listed Buildings

Research shows increase in number of listed buildings occupied by branded retailers, particularly in food and drink.
Secretary of State Reappoints Historic England Commissioner

Nicholas Boys Smith re-appointed as Commissioner for 3 years, starting on 1 January 2019.
Historic England Angel Award Winners 2018 Revealed

On Tuesday 27 November 2018 the winners of the Historic England Angel Awards 2018 were revealed at a ceremony hosted by historian Bettany Hughes
Heritage at Risk 2018

Historic England unveils latest chapter in the fight to save important heritage in 20th year of the national Register.
£40 Million Government Funding To Improve Historic High Streets

Government funding that will be delivered by extending Historic England’s successful Heritage Action Zone initiative.
More Than 2,500 Poignant War Memorials Listed During Four Year Project to Commemorate First World War Centenary

Through the First World War Memorials programme, 2,645 First World War memorials have been listed, more than doubling the amount previously listed.
Restoration Milestone Reached for ‘Most Important Building of the Modern Age’

Restoration of the roof completed on the 1797 Grade I listed Main Mill at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.
Tyne Bridge listed status upgraded during Great Exhibition of the North to celebrate its importance

Tyne Bridge upgraded during Great Exhibition of the North to celebrate its importance
Raleigh Bicycle Company Head Office listed as National Heritage List reaches 400,000 entries

National Heritage List reaches 400,000 entries
Roman Skeletons Show Vitamin D Deficiency in Children Was a Widespread Problem 2,000 Years Ago

A study by researchers from Historic England and McMaster University in Canada has found that vitamin D deficiency is 'far from being a new problem'.
Hot Dry Summer Reveals Hidden Archaeological Sites in England

Mysterious Neolithic ceremonial monuments, Iron Age settlements, square barrows and a Roman farm have been discovered by Historic England’s flying archaeologists.
Ten Places that Uncover the History of Power, Protest and Progress Selected in Historic England Campaign

Top 10 Power, Protest & Progress sites in England chosen from public nominations
Public Call-out Uncovers England’s Secret and Unknown Memorials

Hundreds of nominations received as public share their knowledge of local monuments, street shrines and community tributes.
New Evidence Tells a Tale of Smuggling and Reveals Who Was On Board, During Major Shipwreck Excavation

Maritime archaeologists are diving the Rooswijk wreck site, continuing excavations started last summer, with the aim of revealing more of its story.
Archaeologists Investigate Medieval Shipwreck Discovered By Volunteers

Archaeologists to excavate ship wreck on the inter-tidal mudflats at Tankerton Beach, Kent and late 18th century wreck on Camber Sands protected.
Wounded Veterans Dive the Wreck of HMS Montagu

Wounded veterans have been carrying out a series of dives on the wreck of HMS Montagu to determine what remains of the wreck.
Search begins for the lost stones of Yelland

Work begins to find lost standing stones, buried under silts for decades
Historic England invites people to see and hear the 'Spirit of the North'

New photographs by John Kippin for Historic England explore the ‘Spirit of the North’
New Plan to Address England’s Archaeology Archives Challenge

An action plan to address the challenge of sustainable management of archaeological archives.
Surge in illegal metal detecting at Hadrian's Wall

We're calling on people to report illegal metal detecting as criminals are targeting this spectacular 1,900 year old World Heritage Site.
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
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.
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
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.
George Clarke announces his top 10 Homes & Gardens in England

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

Findings released on anniversary of the first Conservation Area, Stamford in Lincolnshire, designated in 1967 - there are now more than 10,000 Conservation Areas across England 74% adults living in England support powers for councils allowing them to restrict changes to buildings and streets to protect the character of a Conservation Area People who live in Conservation Areas are far more likely than the general population to rate the appearance of their local area as good (75% vs 58%) People who live in a Conservation Area are almost twice as likely as the general population to have placed an objection to a development or planning application (24% vs 13%) Historic England is planning guidance to de-clutter streets after polling said street clutter and traffic signs spoil the appearance of England's streets 'Relevant 50 years on … Conservation Areas are an important tool that local authorities have in their armoury to protect the historic environment''But continuing drop in local authority conservation officer numbers could put Conservation Areas at risk'
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.
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.
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.
New Historic England Commissioners Appointed

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport appoints five new Commissioners.
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.
New Listings Announced to Celebrate 70 Years of Protecting England's Historic Buildings

New listings mark 70th anniversary of the listed building system
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.
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".
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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*
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.
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.
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.
New Discoveries Shed Light on Romans in Northern England

New Roman finds in North Yorkshire are teaching us more about life in Roman Britain
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.
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
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.
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.
£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.
21 Fascinating Places Listed in 2016

Historic England's guide to 21 unusual or surprising places listed this year
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.
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
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.
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
Heritage should be at the heart of London's future

New report says heritage should be at the core of planning
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.
Historic England Objects to Manchester Towers

We have objected to proposals for a large development, including two towers, in the historic heart of Manchester
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.
New Data Uncovers Surge in Heritage Interest in England

Heritage Counts 2016 reveals increase in heritage interest and inclusivity
Pocahontas remembered 400 years after her death on English soil

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

Sir Terry Farrell's Postmodernist Comyn Ching in London listed
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.
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
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Centenary Marked

Newly published archive images of German submarines mark centenary of decisive day in First World War
Who Said the English Aren’t Romantic?

New poll reveals our romantic places – love really is all around us
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
Minesweeping Trawler Untouched on the Seabed for 100 Years Protected

Rare and exceptionally well-preserved First World War trawler and minesweeper given special protection
Black British History Recognised Through Listings

Three new listings announced as Historic England partners with BBC on 'Black and British' season
Capability Brown Landscapes Celebrated and Protected

To mark Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s 300th year Historic England is celebrating and protecting his landscapes anew.
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
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.
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.
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
Public Asked to Help Hunt for Witches' Marks

Public asked to share their knowledge and search for more ritual protection symbols or apotropaic marks
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
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
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
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
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
Historic England Annual Report and Accounts 2015/16

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

Historic England marks the centenary of the Battle of Jutland with new and upgraded listings
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.
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.
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.
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
Historic England Objects to Chiswick Curve

Proposals for two towers in Chiswick would damage historic environment
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.
Londoners Want A Say On Their Skyline

New poll reveals what Londoners think of changes to London's skyline
One of Churchill’s Secret Wireless Stations Protected

Part of Churchill's mysterious underground wireless network, mostly operated by civilian agents
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.
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*
Roman Villa Discovered Beneath Wiltshire Home

Initial excavations by Historic England and Salisbury Museum suggest a villa of very significant size
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.
Three French War Memorials Listed

Listings mark the centenary of the Battle of Verdun, the longest single battle of the First World War.
Two Outstanding Yorkshire Churches Now Grade I Listed

Ampleforth Abbey and St Charles Borromeo, Hull upgraded to Grade I
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.
Yorkshire War Memorials Make Highest Grade

Two memorials in Sledmere have been upgraded to Grade I
2015 Spending Review Statement from Historic England

Historic England's statement about the 2015 Spending Review
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.
Help Find Missing Public Art

Public asked to help uncover missing sculptures, friezes and murals that have been destroyed, sold, lost or stolen.
Listed Building Owners Proud to Care for Heritage

Heritage Counts 2015 reveals listed building owners' pride
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.
New Commissioners Appointed to Historic England

Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has appointed five new commissioners to Historic England
Post-War Public Art Listed

41 sculptures across England designed to bring our public spaces back to life after WWII are newly listed
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.
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.
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
Unsung Heroines of the Anti-slavery Movement Remembered

Historic England launches three podcasts on the pioneering women behind the anti-slavery movement
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.
Best Inter-War Pubs Listed

Rare, overlooked buildings are protected and celebrated through listing following extensive research
England's Places photo collection now online

Discover photos of English cities, towns and villages using our online version of the Architectural Red Boxes.
England’s Post-War Listed Buildings

New guide to over 500 of England’s very best post-war buildings.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Marshlands of Kent Reveal Historic Treasures

Historic England experts uncover and protect the extraordinary historic sites of the Hoo Peninsula in North Kent.
National Collection of Lutyens’ War Memorials Listed

All 44 First World War memorials designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens are now protected by listing.
New Guidelines Target Heritage Thieves

Historic England welcomes the Sentencing Council's new theft guidelines which include 'heritage assets' for the first time.
Picturing England - Free Outdoor Photographic Exhibition

Free outdoor exhibition showcases Historic England archive photography
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.
Space, Hope and Brutalism

Extensive overview of English Architecture 1945-1975 published.
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.
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.
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
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."
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.
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.
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.
Current Archaeology Awards 2015

English Heritage features in two award categories at the prestigious Current Archaeology Awards 2015.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
Former Western Morning News Building in Plymouth Listed

Former Western Morning News building is the youngest to be listed
Grant For Yorkshire's Oldest Cloth Hall

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

Coming up! Read about some of the exciting projects Historic England will be doing in 2015.
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.
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.
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
New Era for England's Heritage

Successor bodies to English Heritage set out programme for the years ahead.
New Evidence Shows Surge in Enthusiasm for Heritage

New research shows English people recognise and protect the nationally significant sites in their area.
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.
New Life for England's Old Farm Buildings

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

Consent refused for development around Norton Folgate
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.
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.
Pride of Place

Nation asked to throw new light on England’s lesbian gay bisexual transgender and queer heritage.
Race Against Time to Raise Gun Carriage from the London Wreck

Rare 350 year old gun carriage recovered from the London shipwreck
Historic England Research Sheds New Light on Franklin Expedition

Historic England Franklin Expedition
Robin Hood Gardens Estate

Heritage Minister minded to approve COI for Robin Hood Gardens
Secrets of Staffordshire Hoard Revealed

Research reveals exciting remains but £120,000 is needed to complete the project
Government Tackles International Cultural Destruction

Government will introduce new legislation to ratify the Hague Convention
War Memorials Associated With Gallipoli Campaign Listed

War memorials listed to mark the Gallipoli Campaign centenary
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.
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.
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.
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.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Hails Heroes of Heritage

Shortlist Announced for English Heritage Angel Awards - Vote for Your Favourite!
Annual Report and Accounts 2013/14

English Heritage's Annual Report and Accounts 2013/14 was laid before Parliament yesterday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Carscapes: How the Motor Car Reshaped England

Motorways, bypasses, garages, petrol pumps, traffic lights and roundabouts - a new exhibition at Wellington Arch
Celebrating London's Sporting Heritage

Five structures listed at Grade II tell city’s unique sporting stories.
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.
Discovery of Practice Battlefield Launches Call Up to Volunteers

Help find forgotten history of the First World War!
Diving into History

English Heritage opens first submarine dive trail.
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.
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.
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.
English Heritage Angel Awards 2014 Open for Applications!

Andrew Lloyd Webber on the look out for Heritage Heroes, Apprentices and Trainees.
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.
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).
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
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.
Fangtastic Find!

Remains of three-headed dog discovered.
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
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
Government Approval of Changes to English Heritage

Government Approval of Changes to English Heritage
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More Than 50 Historic Sites Across North West Rescued

More Than 50 Historic Sites Across North West Rescued
New Model for English Heritage Moves a Step Closer Following Consultation

£88.5 million investment to help it stand alone.
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.
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
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.
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.
Rare Victorian Railway Arches Saved

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

Chairman of English Heritage from 1992-2000.
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.
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.