Historic England - Championing England's heritage

The National Heritage List for England

Search the National Heritage List for England to find listed buildings, battlefields, monuments, parks, gardens, shipwrecks and more.

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Heritage is for everyone

Welcome to your Historic England. Home to stories about incredible people.

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Find new routes into careers in the heritage sector with traditional skills programmes

Explore a range of training schemes that develop the understanding and practical skills needed to work on traditional (pre-1919) and historic buildings and gardens.

Find out how to take part

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Meet our Young Advisers

Our Young Advisers are a group of 11 young people from across the country. They’re at the heart of our efforts to engage more young people with England’s heritage.

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Develop skills for a career in heritage, at a pace that suits you

Access training when and where suits you best, with our courses delivered primarily through e-learning.

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Women's histories

Women's achievements and experiences have left a deep impression on the historic environment. Now they've been highlighted to reveal a host of fascinating and inspirational stories.

Read about incredible women

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Developing an Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Strategy

Find out more about Historic England's approach and get advice on developing an inclusive strategy for your organisation.

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The Story of LGBTQ+ Activism in Lancaster and Morecambe

The towns of Lancaster and Morecambe have been forerunners in LGBTQ+ activism and recreation in the North of England since the 1970s.

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Unlocking the potential of high streets

Historic England is helping to deliver schemes at more than 60 high streets across England that will transform and restore disused and dilapidated buildings into new homes, shops, work places and community spaces, restoring local historic character and improving public realm.

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Tackling climate change

We’re facing a global climate crisis. Historic England recognises the need for urgent action and is committed to achieving net zero. We are researching and advising how the historic environment can positively contribute to overall global sustainability.

Read our climate strategy Energy advice for homeowners