First World War memorial to brave soldier given Grade II listing Private James Miller was shot as he left his trench to deliver a message. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024
Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery Missing Pieces Project maps buildings in 189 locations where African American abolitionists spoke against slavery The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024
Historic London landmarks photos show how capital has changed from 1930s to now Pictures show how London’s landscape has transformed over last century The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024
Pioneering aerial photographer’s pictures show England of the 1930s Images from Arthur William Hobart, who leant out of a biplane to produce pictures of life in the interwar period, digitised and released The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024
Jubilee line extension: 'Thrilling' stations should be listed, say heritage campaigners Westminster, Canary Wharf, Southwark and Canada Water among 11 stations hailed for archiectural wonder Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2024
Remains of Roman town discovered in Cambridgeshire given protected status Evidence of highly organised urban settlement found during survey work for solar farm near Great Staughton The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
First look at Crystal Palace Subway scheduled to open on 160th anniversary next year The subway boasts 18 stone columns and ornate brick vaulting Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2024
Outrage as 'priceless' Grade II-listed war memorial stolen from London park Beckenham and Penge MP Liam Conlon said the theft was an “insult” to the memory of those who served in WW1 Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2024
Tragic shipwreck off Dorset linked to Wordsworth family granted protection status Earl of Abergavenny’s sinking is one of UK’s worst maritime disasters Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2024
Wreck of ship captained by William Wordsworth’s brother given protection John Wordsworth drowned when East India Company ship sank off Dorset in 1805 and its story is important, says Historic England The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024
Historic wreck of ship captained by William Wordsworth’s brother given protection The sinking of the Earl of Abergavenny had a significant impact on the career of legendary poet The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024
Invest in heritage to boost wealth of failing English towns, says new report Celebrating an area’s cultural past is key to reviving its economy, according to Historic England The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2024
Unesco to probe impact of high-rise developments on the Tower of London Historic England has said plans to build tall buildings in the city represent a ‘real threat to the World Heritage Site status of the Tower of London’ Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2024
Thames Estuary divers in amazing shipwreck discovery after a decade searching A bronze cannon was found on the shipwreck of a warship that was destroyed by a gunpowder explosion in 1665 The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024 Cornish ‘tin tabernacle’ church linked to 1907 sea rescue given listed status First vicar of tiny St Mary’s church in Cadgwith took part in RNLI rescue of 456 people from stricken liner Suevic
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024 Were northern seaside landladies really battleaxes? No, says historian History project tells stories about the lives of women who ran B&Bs in Morecambe
Bored Panda · Apr 10, 2024 After Artist Passes Away, The Rental Apartment He Made His Work Is Declared Protected Ron Gittins' apartment is the first example of outsider art being given protective status. The post After Artist Passes Away, The Rental Apartment He Made His Work Is Declared Protected first appeared on Bored Panda.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024 London cab shelter is last of remaining 13 to be given listed status Wooden structure in St John’s Wood joins 12 other surviving shelters out of the original 60 built between 1875 and 1950
Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2024 Rented Wirral flat transformed into 'fantasy world' by artistic tenant gets Grade II-listed status Ron Gittins created fireplaces in the shape of a lion and a minotaur, and crafted a Roman altar in his kitchen
Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2024 Inside the rental secretly transformed with mythical beasts and murals saved from landlords by Jarvis Cocker Outsider artist Ron Gittins incredible home makeover was kept a secret until his death. Now it’s been preserved for posterity by fans including Jarvis Cocker
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024 Yorkshire estate known as world’s first nature reserve gets Grade II listing Eccentric Victorian owner of Waterton Park, near Wakefield, made pioneering decisions to protect wildlife
The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024 Bronze age objects from ‘Pompeii of the Fens’ to go on display Settlement on stilts dropped into River Nene after a fire nearly 3,000 years ago and was preserved in silt
Metal Hammer · Mar 17, 2024 Historic status awarded to Birmingham pub dubbed 'birthplace of heavy metal' where Black Sabbath made their debut Black Sabbath played their first gig at The Crown – which has been saved from potential demolition by new 'listed' status
The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024 Birmingham ‘birthplace of heavy metal’ the Crown secures listed status Pub where Black Sabbath played their first gig gains Grade II status after thousands sign petition
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024 Vandalism on rise at historic English sites amid cost of living crisis – report Graffiti at medieval church and removal of York stone from bridge among incidents cited