Interactive map celebrates treasured landmarks around England’s coast The new tool is intended to celebrate the country’s seaside heritage. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Massive 46-storey skyscraper next to the Gherkin in the City of London gets green light A public park, an auditorium and food and drink spots are also planned, plus the opening up of part of the ancient Roman wall Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
Very rare sword find leads to discovery of extensive Roman-era settlement in England Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Roman period. Euronews · Jul 4, 2025
Iron age settlement found in Gloucestershire after detectorist unearths Roman swords When Glen Manning discovered two cavalry swords, a later dig revealed two distinct chapters of British history The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025
Iron Age Roman settlement uncovered after rare sword find The excavation near a Cotswolds village has revealed what could be evidence of a Roman villa The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
How a detectorist’s unearthed Roman swords helped find Iron Age settlement Two Roman cavalry swords found by a metal detectorist led to the discovery of a large settlement The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Campaigners look to Historic England to save Black British site Bridge Park in London Business and leisure centre in Brent was Europe’s biggest Black-led community project when it opened in 1980s The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2025
Liverpool’s Catholic cathedral has listing upgraded to Grade I Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, AKA ‘the Wigwam’, recognised as one of UK’s most important buildings The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
Cathedral has listing status upgraded to recognise ‘architectural brilliance’ The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool has been awarded Grade I listed status. The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025
World’s first prisoner of war camp ‘saved for the nation’ The Cambridgeshire site was once home to 7,000 French Prisoners The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025
Site of first purpose-built prisoner of war camp saved by Historic England funding Norman Cross prison in Cambridgeshire was home to up to 7,000 inmates during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025
World’s first prisoner of war camp used over 200 years ago is bought from farmer The site once held soldiers captured during the Napoleonic Wars The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Napoleonic prisoner of war camp buried under field bought from farmer Norman Cross, the world’s first purpose-built prisoner of war camp, is located near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025
‘Unsung’ pioneering actress and director Esme Church honoured with blue plaque The recognition will be unveiled in Bradford, where she founded and ran the Northern Theatre School. The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
The Independent UK · May 28, 2025 ‘Game of Thrones-style families’ behind 2,000-year-old Dorset massacre The Maiden Castle skeletons were first unearthed in 1936 with ‘skulls smashed to oblivion’
The Independent UK · May 15, 2025 Blue plaque honour for first black footballer called up by England Jack Leslie, who scored 137 goals in 400 appearances for Plymouth between 1921 and 1934, was called up to the national team in 1925.
Digital Camera World · May 8, 2025 Celebrating VE Day: Rare photographs of wartime filmmaking revealed by Historic England From the role of Pinewood Studios in military filmmaking to the pioneering women of the WAAF, discover hidden pieces and perspectives of history
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Collection of rare photos of wartime film-making released for VE Day The images, released by Historic England, also highlight the pioneering role of women in wartime photography.
Evening Standard · May 3, 2025 Planned City skyscraper is threat to ancient burial ground and Tower of London, warn heritage groups Historic England has objected to the proposed redevelopment at 63 St Mary Axe in the City of London
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025 Archaeological project maps historic boat sheds on Isles of Scilly ‘Pilot gigs’ were crucial for islanders for centuries and 90 important sites housing the boats have been identified
Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025 Video of the moment ‘totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree was cut down played in court Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.
Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025 Sycamore Gap was totemic, trial of two men accused of chopping down tree is told Groundworker Daniel Graham and mechanic Adam Carruthers each deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and Hadrian’s Wall.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2025 BBC reinstalls sculpture by paedophile Eric Gill with new protective screen Broadcaster says it does not condone ‘abusive behaviour’ of its creator after repairs to statue of Ariel and Prospero
Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025 Sculpture by artist who sexually abused his daughters goes back on display outside BBC headquarters The sculpture depicts Prospero and Ariel from William Shakespeare’s play The Tempest.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 Controversial statue outside BBC headquarters now back on display The statue has been on display at Broadcasting House since the early 1930s