The Life and Death of London’s Crystal Palace
WEBNov 29, 2021 · The fire of 1866. On 30 December 1866, a fire destroyed the north transept of the Crystal Palace. The Alhambra, Assyrian and Byzantine Courts were damaged, as were the Abu Simbel figures, colossal reproductions of the seated figures of Ramses II from the temple at Abu Simbel in Egypt.
A Guide to English Gothic Architecture - The Historic England Blog
WEBMay 5, 2022 · The ‘Early English’ style. Initially inspired by French models, a distinctive Early English Style developed by the late 12th century. This can best be seen at Lincoln Cathedral.
10 Eccentric English Customs, Traditions and Ceremonies (and …
WEBApr 28, 2021 · All over England, customs, traditions and ceremonies brighten our lives throughout the year. The Christian calendar, pre-Christian era practices and the continual cycle of the seasons have influenced many.
A Brief Introduction to Terraced Housing - The Historic England …
WEBNov 15, 2019 · Victorian terraced houses, between 1837 and1901. Later on, terraced housing became a solution to demographic changes in England that saw huge urban population growth due to the Industrial Revolution. Large terraces were built speculatively to accommodate householders further down the socio-economic scale who needed to live near their places of ...
The Story Behind the Great British Pantomime
WEBDec 20, 2021 · This tale as old as time can be seen in pantomime today, as we all known the principal boy and girl must get their happy ending. The ‘zanni’ were the first characters to really win over the British public. These servants were cunning and witty, but also hungry and broke, representing the struggle of common people.
A Guide to Norman Architecture in England
WEBMar 31, 2022 · 8 examples of Norman architecture in England. Each of these examples features classic Norman architectural features. 1. The White Tower at the Tower of London, London. The White Tower, still standing at the heart of the Tower of London, is one of England’s first significant Norman buildings. A view of the White Tower from the southeast.
The Story of the Royal British Legion - The Historic England Blog
WEBNov 9, 2021 · The Story of the Royal British Legion. by Historic England. 9 November 2021. Comment 1. The terrible human cost of the First World War (1914 to 1918) left nearly 900,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors and airmen dead. Around 1.75 million came home with some level of disability, whether physical or psychological.
Explore Heritage From Your Own Home – The Historic England Blog
WEBNov 16, 2020 · World history is your oyster with The British Museum’s Museum of the World. Travel as far back as 2,000,000 BC through intimate studies of artefacts from the museum’s collections. Highlights include a silver lyre from about 2600 to 3000 BC and an Anglo-Saxon glass beaker, one of the earliest examples of Frankish glass production.
4 Towns That Grew From the Mills – The Historic England Blog
WEBNov 23, 2021 · A good selection of Yorkshire and border towns like Oldham. Love to see one based in Lancashire. Perhaps one showing the beauty of the buildings themselves with all colours of terracotta brickwork perhaps.
5 Things You Need to Know About Listing - The Historic …
WEBMay 17, 2016 · The List is a free searchable online database and is a remarkable collection of all England’s designated assets (listed buildings, scheduled monuments, registered landscapes and battlefields, and protected wrecks). We estimate that 99.3% of people in England live within a mile of a listed place, so go online to discover your local treasures.