The Most Important Historic Places in England Are Listed
The List includes buildings, battlefields, monuments, parks, gardens, shipwrecks and more.
Latest Historic England Research
Issue 20 of Latest Research is packed with examples of the positive relationship between interacting with heritage and improved wellbeing.
Historic England From the Air
With our new aerial photo explorer, you can search an online map of aerial photographs from the last 100 years.
Recent Blogs
Follow Heritage Calling to discover stories of the spectacular heritage across England.
Historic Places Behind ‘The Essex Serpent’
Historic Places Behind ‘The Essex Serpent’
Explore the haunting vistas and historical places in Sarah Perry’s atmospheric novel and the Apple TV adaptation starring Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston.
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What is Gothic Architecture?
What is Gothic Architecture?
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval Gothic architecture in England.
Gothic Architecture
A Brief History of the English Mosque
A Brief History of the English Mosque
Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture.
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Secret Worlds Hidden Beneath Surface Structures
Secret Worlds Hidden Beneath Surface Structures
Unusual and often puzzling surface structures can be found in our cities, towns and countryside.
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The Colourful World of Architect John Outram
The Colourful World of Architect John Outram
The brilliant colours and exuberant gestures of Outram's work have captured the popular imagination, yet still retain the ability to shock.
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8 of England’s Most Beautiful Cathedrals to Visit
8 of England’s Most Beautiful Cathedrals to Visit
From Norman to Modernist, there are many different architectural styles on show in England’s cathedrals.
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