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'History in the Making' Funding For Young People to Celebrate Overlooked Local Histories

Historic England has announced new funding for 35 creative, youth-led projects celebrating local history across England.

Glamorous 1930s Streamlined Moderne House in Salford Listed Grade II

26 Old Hall Road, Salford, listed Grade II for its rare 1930s Streamlined Moderne design and probable link to architect Joseph Sunlight.

Local Heritage and Places of Worship Benefit from Funding Boost

Local Heritage and Places of Worship benefit from just over £41m boost to help secure the future of historic places across England.

Historic England celebrates a decade of partnership working with the Getty Conservation Institute

New software supports museum archives with heritage data management

New Commissioners Appointed to Historic England

The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has appointed 7 new Commissioners to Historic England.

UK and Ukraine Launch 100 Year Partnership Cultural Heritage Advisory Board

UK and Ukraine launch 100 Year Partnership Cultural Heritage Advisory Board and announce landmark Taras Shevchenko Museum conservation partnership.

Remarkable Church with Unrivalled Collection of Stained Glass by Artist Harry Clarke Now Grade II* Listed

A remarkable church in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan has been upgraded from Grade II to Grade II* listed status

England's Bedrock Proves Historic Buildings Drive Economic Growth

Landmark new research uses England's underlying geology to demonstrate historic buildings actively drive local economic growth.

HMS Colossus Dive Trail Revitalised

We have revitalised the HMS Colossus dive trail to improve access to the Protected Wreck Site of this 18th century Royal Navy vessel.

Historic England Reveals 20 Historic Sites With the Potential to Become New Homes

Opportunities to create new homes from historic buildings across England are showcased by Historic England’s 2026 Heritage Investment Prospectus.

Historic England Launches Guide to Developing Creative Industry Hubs

Historic England has launched new guidance to help developers to transform historic buildings into thriving creative industry hubs.

New Measures to Protect Historic Shipwrecks from Threat of Heritage Crime

A significant step forward has been made to protect England's most historic and archaeologically important shipwrecks from heritage crime.

Secretary of State Reappoints Historic England Commissioners

Secretary of State has extended the terms of Historic England Commissioners Sandra Dinneen, Paul Farmer and Patrick Newberry.

New Investment in Heritage to Protect and Conserve Heritage Buildings

£1.5 billion will be invested in capital projects across the arts, cultural and heritage sectors.

New Report Reveals Local Historic Places Are Vital for Mental Health

New report by Historic England and University of Glasgow reveals local historic places vital for mental health.

19 Remarkable Historic Places Listed in 2025

Celebrating 19 unusual historic buildings and places that have been granted protection in England over the past year.  

Heritage Trust North West Selected to Take Ownership of Baguley Hall

The Trust will seek to work with local communities to develop its proposals for the future use of the Hall, including plans for public access.

Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2025

Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register 2025 gives a snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places.

Claudia Kenyatta and Emma Squire in post as Chief Executive of Historic England

Claudia Kenyatta and Emma Squire become Co-CEOs of Historic England as a job share.

7 New Sites Listed to Celebrate 200 Years of the Railway

Seven new listings announced to mark 200 years since the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on 27 September 1825.

New Study of Windsor Castle’s Setting Will Help Inform Growth in Slough

Local communities to benefit from better-planned development that respects Windsor Castle's setting thanks to new research.

Historic England Publishes New Research on the Age of the Felled Sycamore Gap Tree

New research published by Historic England has confirmed a minimum age for the famous Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland.

Historic England Advice Helping to Preserve Rural Heritage for the Future

The Countryside Stewardship Heritage Service is supporting sustainable land management to protect our shared heritage for future generations.

Dives Reveal 320-year old English Warship in Remarkable Condition

Historic England-funded dives reveal 18th century shipwreck of the English warship the Northumberland, is exceptionally well preserved on the seabed.

Public Backs Historic Churches: Research Reveals Significant 'Heritage Premium'

New research reveals strong public support for preserving historic churches.

Iron Age to Roman Settlement Discovered Following Rare Sword Find

Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement established over 2,000 years ago near Willersey, Gloucestershire.

Napoleonic Norman Cross Site In Cambridgeshire Saved For The Nation

People across the UK will soon be able to discover for themselves the remarkable story of Norman Cross – the world's first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp – following its successful acquisition for the nation.

Landmark Agreement with National Highways to Protect and Promote the Nation’s Heritage

National Highways and Historic England have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to protect and promote England’s heritage.

Historic England Reveals 17 Historic Sites Across England With Significant Development Potential

Underused historic buildings across England could be given new life through a major investment initiative launched by Historic England.

Historic England Reveals Rare Photographs of Wartime Filmmaking, Marking 80th Anniversary of VE Day

The Historic England Archive has published a fascinating collection capturing the pioneering role of women in Second World War military photography.

Claudia Kenyatta and Emma Squire Appointed New Joint Chief Executive of Historic England 

Claudia Kenyatta and Emma Squire to job share as Chief Executive of Historic England following the retirement of Duncan Wilson in October 2025.

Historic England Launches Local Heritage Hub to Unlock Hidden Histories

Nearly 400 new webpages packed with stories, images, and hidden histories from every corner of the country.

Iron Age Hoard Discovery Alters Our Understanding of Life in Britain 2,000 Years Ago

The Melsonby Hoard, a vast deposit of more than 800 items, provides an archaeological time capsule from the Iron Age around 2,000 years ago.

Value of Heritage-led Regeneration for England’s High Streets Revealed by New Independent Evaluation

Led by Historic England, the High Street Heritage Action Zone programme unlocked the potential of 67 historic high streets across England.

Historic England Acquires World-Class Collection Featuring Earliest and Finest Photographs of England

An important collection of some of the finest earliest landscape photography of England has been added to the Historic England Archive.

Remains of London’s Roman Forum Unearthed – Plans for Preservation Shared

Remains of London’s Roman Forum have been unearthed at 85 Gracechurch Street in the City of London.

30 New Projects Explore England’s Rural and Coastal Working-Class Heritage

Funded by Historic England's Everyday Heritage grants programme, these projects will explore untold stories and celebrate the heart of our history.

Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive at Historic England, Announces Retirement and Recruitment Starts for His Successor

Duncan Wilson CBE has announced that he will retire in October this year. Historic England is now recruiting for his successor.

17 Remarkable Historic Places Listed in 2024

Celebrating 17 historic gems that were examined, protected and added to the National Heritage List for England in 2024.

Funding for Young People to Explore and Celebrate Their Local History

Historic England has announced new funding for 21 creative youth-led place-marking projects across England.

Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2024

Historic England has today revealed its Heritage at Risk Register 2024. This is a snapshot of the health of England’s historic buildings and places.

New Tenants at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

A loss adjustment and claim management company is the latest business to take offices at the multi-award-winning Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.

£2 Million Awarded to Bradford City Council for Heritage Regeneration Project

Bradford City Council has been awarded £2 million from Historic England to fund a transformative Heritage Action Zone in the city’s historic core.

Ancient Site Under Author Thomas Hardy’s Home Granted Protection

A Neolithic site under author Thomas Hardy’s house has been protected as a scheduled monument on the advice of Historic England.

New Funding to Celebrate Rural and Coastal Working-Class Heritage

Historic England is funding new projects to explore untold stories and celebrate the people and places at the heart of our history.

Birmingham’s Craven Arms Pub Listed at Grade II

A pub in Birmingham City Centre featuring a striking two-tone tiled exterior, has been granted listed status.

Shipwreck Linked To Wordsworth Family Granted Protection

The wreck of the Earl of Abergavenny has been scheduled by DCMS on the advice of Historic England.

Historic Cannon From The 'London' Wreck Revealed After 360 Years Below The Waves

An exceptionally well-preserved bronze cannon from a 17th century warship discovered by chance near a busy shipping lane in the Thames Estuary.

New Advice on Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon Efficiency

Historic England has produced a new Advice Note to provide clarity and support on adapting historic buildings for energy and carbon efficiency.

Challenges to Thatch Supply Threaten Vital Rural Industry

A new report published by Historic England and Historic Environment Scotland highlights threats to the thatching industry.

New Funding Announced for Young People to Uncover Hidden Histories

The History in the Making fund will help people living in deprived areas of England to explore and celebrate untold local histories.

Secretary of State Reappoints Historic England Commissioner

Sue Wilkinson has been reappointed Commissioner of Historic England for a second term of 4 years by Lucy Frazer, Secretary of State at DCMS.

13th Cabmen's Shelter in London Listed

The cabmen's shelter on Wellington Place, St John’s Wood, has been listed at Grade II – all 13 historic green huts in London are now protected.

Birkenhead’s Hidden Gem of Outsider Art "Ron’s Place" Newly Listed

Ron’s Place, located at 8 Silverdale Road in Birkenhead, Merseyside, has been granted Grade II listing by DCMS on the advice of Historic England.

Her Majesty The Queen Visits Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Queen Camilla visited Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings as part of a wider visit to Shrewsbury.

New Research Shows Heritage Boosts Your Wellbeing

New research shows that, on average, life satisfaction improves to the value of £515 a year from living near heritage.

High Streets Heritage Action Zone Programme Success Celebrated

Historic England’s 4-year High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme has unlocked the potential of 67 historic high streets across England.

Extent of Heritage and Cultural Property Crime in England Revealed

New research funded by Historic England identifies the range of active and emerging threats to the historic environment.

New Funding to Uncover and Celebrate Working Class Heritage

Historic England's Everyday Heritage Grant programme is funding 56 new projects across the nation, telling the stories of working class heritage.

Listing Protection for Westminster Gas Lamps

4 historic gas lamps in Covent Garden, London have been listed at Grade II.

Hidden Historic Sauna in Kent Gains Listed Status

A hidden historic Finnish sauna in Aylesford, Kent, donated for the 1948 London Olympics, has been listed at Grade II

Picturing High Streets: Over 200 Images Taken by the Public Enter Historic England Archive

Documenting a year in the life of the English high street, images taken by the public as part of 'Picturing High Streets' can be viewed online.

16 Remarkable Historic Places Listed in 2023

Take a closer look at the historic gems that were examined, protected and added to the National Heritage List for England in 2023.

Historic Places That Have Made Doctor Who

Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland and Cadw are marking the 60th anniversary of the first broadcast by launching a new interactive map.

Historic England Calls for Action on Green Jobs Planning

Historic England has published local data on the estimated need for retrofitting skills to deliver Net Zero

Rooswijk Artefacts Return to The Netherlands

News article reporting on the return of 2560 objects discovered on the 18th-century Dutch East India Company ship, the Rooswijk, to The Netherlands

Historic England Consults on New Advice on Climate Change and Historic Building Adaptation

New advice will support consistent decision making on how historic buildings can be adapted to tackle climate change and improve energy efficiency.

Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2023

Historic England has today revealed its Heritage at Risk Register 2023. This is a snapshot of the health of England’s historic buildings and places.

Public Asked to Help Hunt Ghost Signs This Halloween

Historic England is inviting the public to share images and information of ghost signs across England on a new online map.

Survey Shows Striking Legacy of 'Operation Dynamo' on the Seabed off Dunkirk

A research project to detect and identify undiscovered shipwrecks shows the position, characteristics, and condition of wrecks in remarkable detail.

Innovative Marking Technology Will Help Protect Nation’s Protected Shipwrecks From Heritage Crime

Nearly eight years in the making, this new technology marks a significant development in the protection of vulnerable underwater archaeological sites.

New Mission Seeks Shipwrecks Lost During ‘Operation Dynamo’

A research project to detect and identify undiscovered shipwrecks lost during ‘Operation Dynamo’ is being launched by DRASSM and Historic England.

New Funding Allows Young People to Explore Their Forgotten Local Histories

Historic England has announced brand new funding for 11 ‘History in the Making’ youth-led place marking projects across northern England.

New Funding to Champion England’s Working-Class Heritage

Historic England announces further funding to uncover the stories of working-class people and places often missing from the history records.

Seven giant puppets visit Woolwich for Hi! Street Fest finale celebration

Hi! Street Fest has been taking high streets across England by storm this summer. Now, it returns to Woolwich.

Secretary of State reappoints Historic England Commissioners

Secretary of State reappoints Historic England Commissioners

National Blue Plaque Scheme

A national blue plaques scheme to celebrate people throughout history who made an important and positive contribution to human welfare or happiness.

Rare Travellers’ Rest Stones in North of England Listed

Designed by a doctor 160 years ago, they created the perfect seat for migrant workers travelling on foot for seasonal agricultural work in the 1860s.

Lord Mendoza Appointed as New Chair of Historic England

The Culture Secretary has announced the appointment of Lord Mendoza as the new Chair of Historic England.

Hulk of 19th Century Iron Steamship by Designer of the Cutty Sark Granted Protection

The hulk of the 19th century iron steamship Lady Alice Kenlis has been granted protection by DCMS on the advice of Historic England.

Harlow New Town Roman Catholic Church Upgraded to Grade II* Listing

The Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Harlow has been upgraded to Grade II* by DCMS on the advice of Historic England.

Large Section of London’s Roman Wall Revealed After Decades Underground

A new development by Urbanest has revealed a large section of London’s famous Roman city wall for the first time in more than 40 years.

New Scientific Study Solves Mystery of 2,000-year-old Grave

Study led by Historic England solves the long-running mystery of a 2,000-year-old burial on the Isles of Scilly: was this a man or a woman?

Picturing Bradford: Major New Outdoor Photographic Exhibition Opens

A new outdoor photographic exhibition in Bradford captures life on high streets from across the district.

Rare Phone Boxes Listed on the London Underground

Four rare K8 phone boxes on the London Underground network have been listed at Grade II.

New Film Showcases Artefacts from the Rooswijk Shipwreck

A new film launched by Historic England reveals stories behind artefacts discovered on the 18th-century Dutch East India Company ship, the Rooswijk.

Experience of England’s Nurses Captured as NHS Turns 75

Two community projects funded by Historic England’s Everyday Heritage Grants will highlight the experiences of our NHS nurses through the decades.

Cambridge University’s Darwin College Protected

The Dining Hall and the Rayne Building at Darwin College, Cambridge have been listed at Grade II.

Oldest Decoratively Carved Wood in Britain Found During Building Project

A large piece of decoratively carved wood discovered by chance has been identified by Historic England as being over 6,000 years old.

Pioneering Programme Using Archaeology to Empower Young People

Historic England’s 'Rejuvenate' pilot programme first of its kind to test archaeology and heritage's ability to improve young people's wellbeing.

Young People Asked to Make History in Northern England

We are asking young people in the north of England to help create ten place markers that celebrate overlooked local histories.

Giant Puppets Invite People to Celebrate England’s High Streets This Summer

This summer, a curious fox called Farrah will embark on a journey across the country to explore and celebrate high streets.

Share Your View of Historic Places by Adding Your Story to the Missing Pieces Project

We invite you to share your pictures and stories of the unique places on the National Heritage List for England. 

Historic England Celebrates Ukrainian Heritage With New Listings in the North Ahead of Eurovision

Celebrating how the people of Ukraine have helped shape our nation over many generations.

London’s Roman Riverside Wall Afforded Highest Level of Heritage Protection and Recognition

The relatively unknown riverside wall was a massive stone structure in Roman London which connected to the landward wall, now known as London Wall.

London Bank – Home to the World’s First Cash Machine – Listed

The Barclays Bank in the London suburb of Enfield has been listed at Grade II.

Former Penlee Point Lifeboat Station in Cornwall Listed

Penlee Point Lifeboat Station was built between 1911 and 1913 and closed for active service in 1983 following the Penlee Lifeboat disaster.

Channel 4’s London Headquarters Listed at Grade II

Purpose-built channel headquarters becomes one of England’s youngest listed buildings.

Picturing High Streets: Public’s Winning Images of the High Street Go On Outdoor Display Across England

Exhibition kicks off in Derby, London, Bristol, Hastings, Middlesbrough and Prescot before travelling to Norwich, Bradford and Stoke-on-Trent.

Rare Phone Boxes Listed

Nine rare K8 phone boxes in Hull have been listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.

Dame Julie Kenny Appointed as Historic England Commissioner

Dame Julie Kenny, founding Chair of Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, is appointed for a four-year term.

Emigrant Ship en Route From London to New Zealand With Exceptionally Rare Ceramics on Board Now Protected

The 'Josephine Willis' shipwreck and its cargo will add to our knowledge of England’s export pottery industry in the 19th century.

Thornborough Henges

Historic England and English Heritage have secured the future of two massive henge monuments and their surrounding landscape.

Tudor Jewel Associated With Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon Discovered

A gold pendant and chain associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon and discovered by a metal-detectorist, is unveiled at the British Museum.

Scientists and Archaeologists Confirm Identity of 17th-century Dutch Warship off the Coast of England Carrying Slabs of Fine Italian Marble

An unknown Protected Wreck off the coast of Sussex in remarkable condition is believed to be 17th-century Dutch warship Klein Hollandia built in 1656.

Historic England Refreshes Energy Saving Guidance for Older Buildings

Historic England has refreshed energy saving guidance having surveyed the needs of people living in older buildings.

Historic England Highlights Fascinating Heritage Sites Listed in 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, Historic England highlights gems added to the National Heritage List for England (NHLE) over the last 12 months.

Heritage Could Help Add £2.7 Billion to Northern Economy

Heritage working together with the arts, culture, nature and environment sectors could help tackle the cost-of-living crisis and regenerate the North.

New Historic England Report Shows Learning About Local Heritage at School Improves Local Pride

New impact report 10th anniversary of the Heritage Schools programme from Historic England. 

Historic England Partners with UK Antarctic Heritage Trust on the Future Protection of Shackleton’s Endurance

A new Conservation Management Plan will aim to communicate the importance of the site and recommend measures to conserve the wreck.

Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2022

Historic England publishes its annual Heritage at Risk Register, the yearly health-check of England’s most valued historic places.

Historic England Announces Carnival Celebrations on High Streets Across England

Hi! Street Fest, a landmark nation-wide commission with Emergency Exit Arts, marks the final year of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones Programme.

New Interactive Centenary Map of UK Buildings and Places That Have Defined the BBC

Launched by Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Environment Division, Northern Ireland Communities Department and Cadw.

Historic England Voices Concerns About Proposals to Redevelop Liverpool Street Station, London

The proposed redevelopment would have a severe impact on the Bishopsgate Conservation Area, and the historic character of the City of London.

Black British History Highlighted by New Listings and Amendments on the National Heritage List for England

Two new listings and three amendments to existing listings announced to mark Black History Month 2022.

Picturing High Streets: Major National Photography Competition Launched

Look at the high street as never before and share your photographs to a fortnightly challenge that will uncover the secret lives of our high streets.

‘Grandparent of Skyscrapers’ Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Opens

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings opens to the public following £28 million, eight-year restoration programme, as a new visitor destination and workplace.

Funding for 57 New Projects Across England That Will Tell the Untold Stories of Our Nation’s Working-Class Heritage

New Everyday Heritage Grants will fund community-led projects that aim to further the nation’s collective understanding of the past.

Three Exceptionally Rare Shipwrecks Off the Dorset Coast and the Isle of Wight Granted Highest Protection

The oldest known protected wreck in English waters with hull remains visible and the discovery of previously unrecorded wreck sites of pre-1700 ships.

11 Remarkable Historic Pubs Given Protection

A project to save rare historic pub interiors sees 11 remarkable pubs being newly listed, having their listing upgraded or list entry updated.

Five New Historic England Commissioners Appointed (2022)

Nairita Chakraborty, Jane, Lady Gibson, David Laing, Sir Jonathan Marsden KCVO, FSA and Robert Sackville-West are appointed for a four-year term.

Successful Heritage Regeneration Programme Has Revived Historic Towns Across England

Historic England’s £6 million Heritage Action Zone scheme has unleashed the power of heritage to breathe new life into 10 historic towns.

Public Artworks Protected With New Listings

A tiled mural by Gyula Bajó and two murals by innovative sculptor William Mitchell in Stevenage and Birmingham have been listed at Grade II.

Historic England Announces New Listings to Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Listings of places which reflect the important social, technical and cultural changes which have taken place over the 70 years of Her Majesty's reign.

Secretary of State Reappoints Historic England Commissioners

Sandra Dineen, Paul Farmer, Patrick Newberry, Susie Thornberry and Richard Upton reappointed as Commissioners, 1 September 2022 to 31 December 2025.

Historic England Launches Interactive Story Map for Schools to Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee

A resource to educate children about their local history, highlighting important sites that the Queen has visited throughout her 70-year reign.

Historic England Launches New Map Revealing a Century of England From the Air

For the first time users can search and explore an online map showing aerial photographs of England over the past 100 years.

Historic England Announces Grants Opportunities to Uncover the Nation’s Hidden Working-Class Heritage

Grants to support community-led projects that aim to further the nation’s collective understanding of the past.

£4.5 Million Increase to the Heritage Stimulus Fund

Funding will ensure essential repairs and restoration can be completed as well as supporting thirty-three new historic sites for the first time.

£15.5 Million Christmas Boost for 140 Heritage Organisations

The Culture Recovery Fund: Round Three will support organisations as they make plans for financial sustainability in 2022

Historic England Highlights Captivating Heritage Sites Listed in 2021

Highlights from over 400 historic places which have been added to or amended on the National Heritage List for England in 2021.

Extraordinary Roman Mosaic and Villa Discovered Beneath Farmer’s Field in Rutland, East Midlands

A Roman villa complex containing a rare mosaic has been discovered in a farmer’s field in Rutland, and was today protected as a scheduled monument.

New Pilot Scheme Explores Inclusive Ways to Empower Community Organisations Across England and Scotland

Eight partner organisations across England and Scotland to explore a variety of inclusive approaches to community engagement.

War Memorials Listed Ahead of Armistice Day

First World War memorials in England have been listed ahead of Armistice Day. Many of them also commemorate those lost during the Second World War.

Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2021

Historic England publishes its annual Heritage at Risk Register, the yearly health-check of England’s most valued historic places.

Heritage and Craft Workers Across England Given a Helping Hand

142 historic sites across England are receiving grants worth £35 million through the government’s Culture Recovery Fund.

New Virtual Aerial Map Allows Everyone to Explore England's Archaeology from the Air

Discover archaeology local to you with our Aerial Mapping Explorer.

Towards a National Collection

£14.5 million awarded to transform online exploration of UK’s culture and heritage collections through harnessing innovative AI.

Historic England Asks People What They Love About Their Local High Street

The results will provide insight into what the nation loves and wants more of from our high streets, often the historic centre of communities.

Historic England Launches Immersive Sound Walks Capturing the Nation's High Streets

Contemporary artists and Sound UK have created ‘High Street Sound Walks’ - new audio experiences for six English high streets.

Six Seaside Gems Listed

Historic England announces the listing of six seaside heritage sites spanning some of England’s best-loved coastal locations.

Divers Map Condition of One of England’s Most Important 17th-century Shipwrecks

Divers investigate remains of a 355 year-old shipwreck called the London which blew up in 1665 off Southend Pier in Essex.

9 Historic Sites Recognised to Celebrate the Festival of Britain’s 70th Anniversary

Historic sites relisted or upgraded to reflect their important links with the Festival.

School Children Create New Folk Songs Inspired by Local Heritage

Historic England and award-winning folk group, The Young‘uns, have been collaborating with six schools to write folk songs inspired by local heritage.

Boost for Heritage with the Launch of the Culture Recovery Fund Round 3

The final £300 million of the Government's £2 billion Culture Recovery Fund will support organisations in need of urgent funding.

Historic England Launches New Virtual Dive Trail for 300-Year-Old Shipwreck

Non-divers can explore the protected wreck site of Stirling Castle which sank off Goodwin Sands in Kent in the Great Storm of 1703.

High Streets Heritage Action Zones’ Cultural Programme Awards £6 Million Grants

Over 60 High Streets Heritage Action Zones will receive grants totalling £6 million going to local arts organisations for community-led activities.

Crystal Palace Dinosaur Sculpture Saved From Extinction

The world-famous, Grade I listed Megalosaurus dinosaur at Crystal Palace Park has had an emergency ‘face-lift’.

New Research Reveals Legacy of State-Owned Pubs, Introduced to Prevent Excessive Drinking During the First World War

The state-run “Carlisle Experiment” ran for 57 years (1916 - 1973), involving more than 400 public houses across Carlisle, Enfield and Cromarty Firth.

Prototype for The Royal Navy’s First Long-Range Diesel-Powered Submarines Protected

HMS/m D1, launched in 1908 and commissioned in September 1909, was a significant development on the C-class submarine, being larger and more powerful.

Five Metal Detectorists Sentenced in Biggest Operation of its Type

A Tameside nighthawking gang has been sentenced after admitting unlawful metal detecting at Beeston Castle, Cheshire and Roche Abbey, South Yorkshire.

'England’s Seaside Heritage From the Air’: Historic England Publishes New Book of English Seaside Photographs

Written by Allan Brodie, this new book features over 150 aerial photographs of England’s best-loved seaside resorts.

Sir Laurie Magnus Reappointed as Chair of Historic England

Sir Laurie Magnus has been reappointed by the Secretary of State as Chair of Historic England for a two year period from 1 September 2021 to 31 August

Heritage Across the Country Benefits from Latest Funding from the Culture Recovery Fund

Over 470 heritage organisations across the country to benefit from the second round of Culture Recovery Fund grants

New Report: “Greening” Historic Homes Could Save up to 84% in Carbon Emissions

Options for historic homeowners to carefully reduce carbon emissions, from small behaviour changes to adding insulation and draught proofing.

Historic England Supports National Social Prescribing Initiative

37 projects in England that will benefit from the £1.8 million Thriving Communities Fund.

Famous Faces From TV and Radio Uncover More About England’s Heritage

A series of short films featuring some of the fascinating people and places helped by grants from the Culture Recovery Fund during the pandemic.

High Streets Heritage Action Zones’ Cultural Programme Launches with 'High Street Tales'

Today Historic England launches a podcast and ebook called 'High Street Tales'. These are the first events of a four-year-long cultural programme.

Two Mystery 19th century Merchant Shipwrecks Granted Protection

Well-preserved shipwrecks protected which were involved in day-to-day merchant trading in slate and coal by river and sea in England.

Applications open for round two of the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage

Applications for the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund are now open.

Captivating Sites Across England Listed During 2020

Highlights from over 400 historic places which have been added to the National Heritage List for England in 2020.

IWM Duxford’s American Air Museum Awarded Grade II* Listed Status

The innovative design and architectural significance of the American Air Museum recognised, with a war memorial sculpture part of the listing.

Historic England Helps to Repair the Home of British Ballroom Dancing, The Blackpool Tower Ballroom

The iconic venue will receive £764,000 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.

132 Nationwide War Memorials Listed Ahead of Armistice Day

Built in the aftermath of the First World War, the memorials listed since last November are among tens of thousands erected across England.

More Lifeline Grants for Culture in All Corners of the Country

Lifeline grants from the latest round of the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund will protect a further 162 heritage organisations.

Local Heritage List Campaign – Call for Expressions of Interest from Councils

Historic England is supporting the Government’s 'Local Heritage List Campaign' to encourage communities to nominate and protect historic buildings.

Heritage at Risk in England Revealed in 2020

Historic England has revealed the historic sites most at risk of being lost forever as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.

445 Heritage Organisations Boosted by Culture Recovery Fund

£103 million from two funds in the Culture Recovery Fund will restart vital repair and maintenance work on cherished heritage sites.

Historic England Launches New Education Resources and Films as Part of Breaking New Ground

New education resources to help teachers engage primary school children in construction heritage.

Government Pilot Scheme Helps Protect 396 Listed Places of Worship

A £1.8 million scheme funded by the DCMS and run by Historic England, has helped 396 listed places of worship during its two-year period.

Champion Heritage Schools Scheme Launches

Historic England Launches new school–led scheme to champion local heritage teaching.

Funding Secured for Historic High Streets Recovery

High Streets across England given the green light for Historic England regeneration schemes to aid their economic recovery.

Unusual Second World War Sites Listed and Upgraded to Mark the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Four new listings are highlighted alongside three other sites either upgraded or re-listed which show how the Battle has left its mark across England.

Foundations Laid Then Buckets and Spades

Historic England releases never-seen-before summer snaps of the workers who built modern Britain.

Festival of Britain Sculpture Returns to London Waterloo

'The Sunbathers', a unique sculpture originally created for the Festival of Britain, has returned to London Waterloo station after almost 70 years.

The Best of England’s Post-War Parks, Gardens and Landscapes Protected

Newly announced protections by Historic England are the result of a three-year collaboration with The Gardens Trust.

Further Details of £1.57 Billion Culture Recovery Fund Announced

The Heritage Stimulus Fund will restart construction and maintenance on heritage sites providing work for heritage specialists and contractors.

Second World War Memorial to Chindit Special Forces Listed at Grade II to Celebrate VJ Day

War memorial in London and two churches in Cambridgeshire linked to the Second World War and the allied forces victory in Japan granted protection..

Applications open for Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage

Applications open for the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, helping heritage organisations to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Grant to Help Set Up New Body to Support Metal Detectorists

Historic England gives £50,000 grant to explore setting up a new training and education organisation for metal detectorists to promote best practice.

Remains of World’s Earliest Surviving Gasworks Now Protected

The exceptionally rare site at Dolphinholme, near Lancaster, has been added to the National Heritage List for England as a scheduled monument.

Historic England Welcomes Government’s £1.57 Billion Investment Package for Cultural, Arts and Heritage Institutions

The support package for heritage will be part of a £1.57 billion investment to protect the country's cultural, arts and heritage organisations.

Mysterious Historic Artefacts to be X-rayed to Reveal Their Secrets Thanks to New Grant for Historic England

Grant from The Wolfson Foundation to go towards state-of-the art X-ray equipment to scan artefacts disfigured by corrosion or other deposits.

Historic England Announces Covid-19 Heritage at Risk Fund

New funding for urgent maintenance and repairs at historic sites.

Pre-First World War German Battleship and Memorial Granted Protection

Protection granted for SMS 'Grosser Kurfürst', which sank in 1878 and a Folkestone memorial commemorating the men who lost their lives.

Picturing Lockdown Collection: 200 New Images Revealed After Exceptional Response to Historic England’s Public Call Out

These unique responses have formed a visual record in Historic England’s Archive, which will help us shape what we remember about this time.

Ancient Burial Mounds in London’s Richmond Park Protected

King Henry VIII’s Mound along with a second site in the Royal Park have been protected due to their national archaeological and historic importance.

Historic England Announces Covid-19 Emergency Grants to Help Recovery of Heritage Sector

£1.8 million in grants for 70 projects to help tackle the impact of Coronavirus on the heritage sector.

1930s Modernist Architectural Gem Listed

Bentley Wood, East Sussex, by Serge Chermayeff has been listed at Grade II on the advice of Historic England.

Rare 19th century Ship Dock Where Darwin’s Beagle Spent Her Final Days Gains Heritage Protection

The submerged mud berth on the River Roach near Paglesham, Essex, has been designated as a scheduled monument.

Rare Second World War Command Post and London War Memorial Listed to Celebrate VE Day

Unusual Second World War battle headquarters and war memorial which commemorates civilian casualties among the British war dead listed.

American Landing Ships Involved in D-Day Rehearsals Protected

Two American amphibian Landing Ships that were involved in the ill-fated Exercise Tiger rehearsals off Slapton Sands in Devon have been protected.

Public asked to help record a week in lockdown

We are calling on you to share images that document your experience of seven days in "Lockdown"

New Book Celebrates the Story of Ramsgate’s Rich Maritime and Seaside Heritage

Ramsgate: The Town and its Seaside Heritage charts its transformation from quiet fishing village to a prosperous port and popular seaside resort.

Historic England Announces Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund

Historic England has launched an emergency fund to help tackle the impact of Coronavirus on the heritage sector.

Historic England and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Renew Commitment to Care for England’s Commemorative Heritage

An agreement which sets out how both organisations will continue to work closely to secure the future of England’s commemorative heritage.

Rare Land Girls’ Hostel Listed

A Women’s Land Army (WLA) hostel in Smallwood, Cheshire, has been listed at Grade II.

Historic England Opens Consultation on Tall Buildings Advice

An updated draft Advice Note to guide the planning and design of tall buildings, is now out for public consultation.

Famous Crystal Palace Dinosaurs Declared ‘at Risk’

The 30 Grade I listed, life-size statues of dinosaurs and other extinct animals at Crystal Palace Park, added to Heritage at Risk Register.

Buildings Must Be Recycled and Reused to Help Tackle Climate Change

Recycling, reusing and responsibly adapting our existing historic buildings will help us reach Net Zero by 2050.

Pilot Scheme Success in Restoring Historic Barns

Bringing life back to traditional agricultural buildings within the participating National Park boundaries.

Raising the Roof on an Edwardian Heritage Gem

Extensive roof repairs are complete at Grade II* Moseley Road Baths, Birmingham thanks to Historic England funding and a coalition of support.

Liverpool Philharmonic Pub Becomes Grade I Listed

News of listing upgrades to historic public houses, ranging from an opulent Victorian example in Liverpool to quaint west country village pubs.

Costly Convictions for Family Guilty of Seriously Damaging Historic Site in Warwickshire

Three individuals responsible for causing serious damage to a scheduled monument have been ordered to pay a total of £160,000.

England’s Heritage Worth £31 Billion To Economy Reveals New Report

New research shows the value of heritage to England’s economy which contributes to economic prosperity and growth.

From Flat Caps To Hard Hats: Breaking New Ground

Previously unseen images of Britain’s construction history released to mark the launch of 'Breaking New Ground'.

10 Years of Extraordinary Archaeological Discoveries

Historic England celebrates 10 fascinating archaeological discoveries of the past decade

21 Fascinating Places Listed in 2019

Highlights from over 500 historic places which have been added to the National Heritage List for England in 2019.

Call for Arts and Heritage Organisations to Join Their Local Authority’s 'Cultural Consortium' Group

Call to join ‘Cultural Consortium’ groups, which are being put together as part of 69 new High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HAZ).

Hunt for Darwin’s HMS Beagle Reveals Dock Outline

Historic England’s hunt for HMS Beagle in Paglesham, Essex reveals outline of the dock where the ship was likely dismantled

Historic England lights up St Paul’s and Coventry cathedrals

Where Light Falls - spectacular, free light projections marking wartime courage during the Blitz - comes to London and Coventry.

Largest ever Bronze Age hoard in London discovered

The largest ever Bronze Age hoard to be discovered in London has been unearthed in Havering.

Heritage at Risk 2019

Historic England has revealed the historic sites most at risk of being lost forever as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.

New Historic England Commissioner Appointed

Sandie Dawe has been appointed as a Commissioner of Historic England for four years.

Staffordshire Hoard secrets revealed in landmark publication

After a decade of research, a new book will delve into the secrets of the Staffordshire Hoard.

Ben Derbyshire, Helena Hamerow and Sue Wilkinson Appointed as Historic England Commissioners

Ben Derbyshire, Helena Hamerow and Sue Wilkinson have been appointed as Commissioners of Historic England for four years

New National Heritage Apprenticeship Scheme

A new higher-level apprenticeship programme to develop the knowledge and capabilities of the next generation of heritage workers is now in place.

Pre-First World War Battleship HMS Montagu and Rare ‘Montagu Steps’ Granted Protection

The wreck of HMS Montagu and a series of steps cut into the cliff face on Lundy Island to help salvage it are now protected.

Struggling Historic High Streets to Benefit from £95m Funding Boost

Sixty nine high streets to be given new lease of life thanks to Government fund delivered through Historic England’s successful Heritage Action Zone.

Paddle Steamer with Colourful Gun-Running History Granted Heritage Protection

The Lelia has been scheduled and added to the National Heritage List for England.

'Bowie Bandstand' in Beckenham Listed on Festival’s 50th Anniversary

Historic bandstand in London's Croydon Road Recreation ground, where David Bowie performed at the Growth Summer Festival in 1969, has been listed.

1980s Sainsbury’s in Camden Becomes First Listed Supermarket

The first purpose-built supermarket added to the NHLE along with canal-side terraced houses, both part of the Grand Union Complex in Camden.

"Father of Reform" Memorial in Finchley Churchyard Saved

Memorial obelisk to Major John Cartwright, the "Father of Reform", repaired with £79k grant from Historic England

New Sentencing Guidelines For Offenders Who Cause Damage To Heritage and Cultural Assets

For the first time, courts in England and Wales will consider the full impact of arson or criminal damage to national heritage assets.

HemingwayDesign commissioned to reimagine Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

HemingwayDesign commissioned to reimagine Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Remembering D-Day - Second World War Sites Given Protection

Landing crafts, tanks, bulldozers and floating harbours are listed to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Ramsgate Historic Gems Gain Listed Status

Places recognised as part of Ramsgate’s Heritage Action Zone

New Heritage Partnership Agreement Signed at King’s Cross Station

A new Heritage Partnership Agreement at King’s Cross Station will make managing the building much easier, saving time and money.

Public Asked to Help Save Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings’ Iron Crown

Crowd funder launched to help save iron crown of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Quiet Simplicity of Quaker Meeting Houses Celebrated

17 Quaker meeting houses across England listed or upgraded.

Hidden Secrets about Anglo-Saxon Princely Burial Revealed

Archaeologists have made exciting discoveries about the Prittlewell Anglo-Saxon princely burial in Essex.

Britain’s Earliest Easter Bunny Found at Roman Palace

Experts have made a discovery which reveals rabbits came to England 1,000 years earlier than previously thought.

Businesses Benefit from Listed Buildings

New research: 85% of businesses operating in historic buildings express satisfaction with where they work.

Robin Romance On the Up Thanks to Historic Sound Structures

The love life of the nation’s best-loved bird has been given an unlikely boost by the remains of historic wartime structures along our coastlines.

Michael Morrison Reappointed as Historic England Commissioner

Michael Morrison re-appointed as Commissioner for 3 years, starting on 1 June 2019.

Heritage Apprenticeships Launched

New apprenticeships to meet the demand for skilled professionals around the country.

Roman Graffiti to be Recorded at Hadrian’s Wall Quarry

An exciting project to record rare Roman quarry inscriptions in Gelt Forest near Brampton in Cumbria.

Witches’ Marks Discovery ‘Largest in Britain’

The biggest concentration of protective marks ever found in British caves has been discovered at Creswell Crags in the East Midlands.

Share Your Love of Buildings this Valentine’s Day

As Valentine's Day approaches we want you to share the buildings and places close to your heart.

HMS Arethusa Figurehead Listed at Grade II

A wooden figurehead from the Royal Navy ship HMS Arethusa listed at Grade II.

‘As Shadows Return’ Light Installation Brings History to Life at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Art installation marks completion of the first phase of restoration at the world’s oldest iron-framed building.

23 Remarkable Places Listed in 2018

Historic England publishes its annual highlights from more than 900 buildings and sites listed or upgraded this year.

New Report: Rise in Number of Businesses Occupying Listed Buildings

Research shows increase in number of listed buildings occupied by branded retailers, particularly in food and drink.

Secretary of State Reappoints Historic England Commissioner

Nicholas Boys Smith re-appointed as Commissioner for 3 years, starting on 1 January 2019.

Historic England Angel Award Winners 2018 Revealed

On Tuesday 27 November 2018 the winners of the Historic England Angel Awards 2018 were revealed at a ceremony hosted by historian Bettany Hughes

Heritage at Risk 2018

Historic England unveils latest chapter in the fight to save important heritage in 20th year of the national Register.

£40 Million Government Funding To Improve Historic High Streets

Government funding that will be delivered by extending Historic England’s successful Heritage Action Zone initiative.

More Than 2,500 Poignant War Memorials Listed During Four Year Project to Commemorate First World War Centenary

Through the First World War Memorials programme, 2,645 First World War memorials have been listed, more than doubling the amount previously listed.

Restoration Milestone Reached for ‘Most Important Building of the Modern Age’

Restoration of the roof completed on the 1797 Grade I listed Main Mill at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.

Tyne Bridge Listed Status Upgraded During Great Exhibition of the North to Celebrate Its Importance

Tyne Bridge upgraded during Great Exhibition of the North to celebrate its importance

Raleigh Bicycle Company Head Office Listed as National Heritage List Reaches 400,000 Entries

National Heritage List reaches 400,000 entries

Roman Skeletons Show Vitamin D Deficiency in Children Was a Widespread Problem 2,000 Years Ago.

A study by researchers from Historic England and McMaster University in Canada has found that vitamin D deficiency is 'far from being a new problem'.

Hot Dry Summer Reveals Hidden Archaeological Sites in England

Mysterious Neolithic ceremonial monuments, Iron Age settlements, square barrows and Roman farm discovered by Historic England’s flying archaeologists.

Ten Places that Uncover the History of Power, Protest and Progress Selected in Historic England Campaign

Top 10 Power, Protest & Progress sites in England chosen from public nominations

Public Call-out Uncovers England’s Secret and Unknown Memorials

Hundreds of nominations received as public share their knowledge of local monuments, street shrines and community tributes.

New Evidence Tells a Tale of Smuggling and Reveals Who Was On Board, During Major Shipwreck Excavation

Maritime archaeologists are diving the Rooswijk wreck site, continuing excavations started last summer, with the aim of revealing more of its story.

Archaeologists Investigate Medieval Shipwreck Discovered By Volunteers

Archaeologists to excavate ship wreck on the inter-tidal mudflats at Tankerton Beach, Kent and late 18th century wreck on Camber Sands protected.

Wounded Veterans Dive the Wreck of HMS Montagu

Wounded veterans have been carrying out a series of dives on the wreck of HMS Montagu to determine what remains of the wreck.

Search begins for the lost stones of Yelland

Work begins to find lost standing stones, buried under silts for decades

Historic England invites people to see and hear the 'Spirit of the North'

New photographs by John Kippin for Historic England explore the ‘Spirit of the North’

New Plan to Address England’s Archaeology Archives Challenge

An action plan to address the challenge of sustainable management of archaeological archives.

Surge in Illegal Metal Detecting at Hadrian's Wall

We're calling on people to report illegal metal detecting as criminals are targeting this spectacular 1,900 year old World Heritage Site.

Ten Places That Tell the History of England’s Art, Architecture and Sculpture Selected in Historic England Campaign

Top 10 art, architecture and sculpture places in England chosen.

Sites of Suffragette Protest and Sabotage Officially Recognised in Nation's Heritage List

41 places that were at the centre of suffragette action, from mass meetings to smashed windows, are officially recognised

Culture Secretary Reappoints Historic England Commissioner

DCMS has re-appointed Martin Daunton as Commissioner for Historic England for four years, from 1 June 2018.

Five Quirky Post-War Pubs Listed

Five quirky post-war pubs have been listed on the advice of Historic England.

1980s Buildings Officially Become Heritage

Historic England announces the listing of 17 Post-Modern buildings

Tristram Hunt chooses top ten Industry, Trade & Commerce places that help tell A History of England

Ten places that tell of our rich industrial past have been chosen as part of Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places

Recently Uncovered Photograph Collection Reveals Extraordinary Insight into pre-NHS Healthcare

A collection of 4,050 photographs uncovered in the Historic England Archive is giving up its secrets after more than 70 years.

Celebrate London History Day 2018

London History Day is back on 31 May and it’s bigger and better than ever.

120,000 Children Set To Benefit From £1.6 Million Heritage Schools Programme

The Department for Education has announced £1.6 million for Historic England's award-winning Heritage Schools programme, allowing the scheme to continue for the next two years.

Top 10 Faith & Belief places chosen to tell A History of England in 100 Places

Top 10 faith and belief places in England chosen

War Memorials to Airmen Listed to Mark Centenary of the Royal Air Force

To mark the centenary of the RAF, 14 war memorials to airmen are being listed or upgraded by DCMS on the advice of Historic England.

Mary Beard chooses 10 places for Loss & Destruction in A History of England in 100 Places campaign

Mary Beard chooses the sites which tell our country's story of Loss & Destruction

British Islamic heritage celebrated by Historic England

Two mosques are newly listed and others given greater protection and recognition

Going Underground: Portraits of Londoners in their Treasured Historic Places

Historic England partners with Transport for London to install 'I am London' photographs at five underground stations across the capital.

Monica Ali chooses her top 10 places for Music & Literature in England

Author Monica Ali chooses her top 10 Music & Literature places in England

Historic England Asks Teachers to Explore Nation's Prehistory With Help of New Resources

New free online resource created to help teachers explore Britain's prehistory with students.

HerStories Campaign Launched to Mark 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage

HerStories campaign will explore the fight for women's suffrage 100 years ago today

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson Chooses Her Top 10 Places for Sport & Leisure in England

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson announces her top 10 places for sport & leisure in A History of England in 100 Places campaign

Former Burial Place of King Richard III Granted Protection

The remains of a 13th century monastic site, Greyfriars in Leicester - the former burial place of King Richard III has been granted protection.

20 Intriguing Places Listed in 2017

Historic England's guide to 20 unusual or surprising places listed this year.

Hunt for the nation’s secret, forgotten or unknown memorials announced

Historic England asks how people are memorialised and asks for help in finding the secret, forgotten or unknown memorials around the country

Heritage Minister Announces Historic Places to Be Revived – and They're Concentrated in the North and Midlands

John Glen, Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism, today announced the latest historic places to be revived through the Heritage Action Zone scheme.

George Clarke announces his top 10 Homes & Gardens in England

George Clarke chooses the homes and gardens which best tell the history of England

A Fifth of Listed Building Owners Running a Business From Their Property, Says New Report

Ways in which historic buildings and places benefit local economies as well as contributing greatly to local culture and identity.

Bettany Hughes announces her top 10 Travel & Tourism places

Second category of A History of England in 100 Places announced

Heritage at Risk 2017

The Heritage at Risk Register 2017 is published today, providing the annual snapshot of the state of England’s most valued vulnerable historic places.

12 of the Best Post-War Schools Listed

Newly listed school buildings include a plastic classroom known as 'the bubble' in Preston and a 'high-tech' infants school in Hampshire.

Professor Robert Winston announces his top 10 Science & Discovery places

Professor Robert Winston announces his top 10 Science & Discovery places in A History of England in 100 Places campaign

New Poll Shows Strong Public Popularity for Conservation Areas - 50 Years After They Were Introduced

Findings released on anniversary of the first Conservation Area, Stamford in Lincolnshire, designated in 1967 - there are now more than 10,000 Conserv

Heritage Boost to England’s Economy Revealed in New Report

Report reveals the vital contribution of heritage to England's economic prosperity.

New Scientific Dating Research Unravels the Story of Life in Prehistoric Orkney

A new study is challenging the previously understood narrative for prehistoric life on Orkney.

Heritage Minister to Unveil Plans to Mark and Celebrate Places Where History Has Been Made Across England

Heritage Minister John Glen is to announce plans for a new Historic England scheme to enable communities to celebrate places where history was made.

Five New Historic England Commissioners Appointed (2017)

Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport appoints five new Commissioners.

Overwhelming Public Support for Saving England’s Mills Revealed

Historic England calls for industrial mill buildings to be at the centre of regeneration

War Memorials Built 100 Years Ago Listed to Commemorate the First World War on Armistice Day

These war memorials and shrines became a precursor what was to come: the national movement to memorialise that took place following the war.

New Listings Announced to Celebrate 70 Years of Protecting England's Historic Buildings

New listings mark 70th anniversary of the listed building system

Remembering Passchendaele: War Memorials Listed

Battle of Passchendaele centenary marked with 13 new and upgraded war memorial listings

Places With Queer Histories Listed to Mark 50th Anniversary of the Partial Decriminalisation of Homosexuality

The two new listings come ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act 1967.

Radio Astronomy Site That Revolutionised Our Understanding of the Universe Given Heritage Protection

Six structures at Jodrell Bank listed on the 60th anniversary of the Lovell Telescope's "first light".

Rooswijk Wreck Dives Reveal Stories of Europe's Global Trading History

Dutch and British maritime archaeologists are excavating the wreck of the Rooswijk this summer

Two Wrecks Spanning Almost 300 Years of History Granted Protection

Wrecks of merchant ships containing 15 cast iron English cannons off Chesil Beach and a First World War mine-laying U-boat off Whitby protected.

Made in England, but Do We Know It? New Poll Reveals We Attribute Key Moments in English History to Other Nations

Help us create a list of the 100 places which best tell the story of England and its impact on the world

Construction Work at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Begins

Funding from The National Lottery is enabling construction work to start on the iconic Main Mill and Kiln at the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.

Historic England Announces New Director of Planning

Ian Morrison, Chief Executive of the Architectural Heritage Fund has been announced as Historic England's next Director of Planning.

Listing of Humber Bridge and Philip Larkin’s house mark celebrations of Hull’s heritage

Nine new listings celebrate Hull's heritage during Hull City of Culture 2017

Iconic Post-Modern Pumping Station Given Listed Status

John Outram’s colourful Post-Modern Pumping Station on London’s Isle of Dogs listed at Grade II*

Lost Festival of Britain Sculpture Found

The Sunbathers by Peter Laszlo Peri has been found after Historic England's call for information on missing public art.

National Collection of Sir Herbert Baker’s War Memorials Recognised

15 First World War memorials by Sir Herbert Baker have been listed or upgraded to commemorate the centenary of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

New Archaeological Evidence Throws Light on Efforts to Resist “the Living Dead” in Medieval England

New study of human bones supports belief that Mediaeval people thought corpses could arise from their graves, spread disease and assault the living.

New Discoveries Shed Light on Romans in Northern England

New Roman finds in North Yorkshire are teaching us more about life in Roman Britain

The Secretary of State Reappoints Chairman of Historic England

Sir Laurie Magnus has been reappointed as Chairman of Historic England from 1 September 2017 until 31 August 2021.

The Sunbathers Go Back on Public Display

A once lost Festival of Britain sculpture has returned to London’s South Bank thanks to a successful Historic England crowdfunding campaign

Two Sites Protected to Commemorate New Zealand Lives Lost in the Battle of Messines

A large white chalk figure carved by New Zealand troops has been granted protection on the advice of Historic England.

Memorial to East End School Children Killed 100 Years Ago Given Higher Heritage Protection on the Centenary of Their Death

War memorial to the children of Upper North Street School, Poplar upgraded to Grade II* on Historic England advice.

£6m National Heritage Drive to Bring Economic Growth across England

Heritage Action Zones to help attract more tourists, reinvigorate local areas and grow local economies.

21 Fascinating Places Listed in 2016

Historic England's guide to 21 unusual or surprising places listed this year

50 War Memorials Listed to Mark Armistice Day

The listings are the latest in our pledge to protect 2,500 memorials by 2018, marking the centenary of the First World War.

Culture Secretary Reappoints two Historic England Commissioners

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has re-appointed Alex Balfour and Victoria Harley as Commissioners for Historic England until 31 May 2021

Exceptional Survival of Rare Anglo-Saxon Coffins

Archaeologists have revealed evidence of what might have been the final resting place for a community of early Christians.

Groundbreaking Women of Science Celebrated

Historic England and The Royal Society celebrate International Women’s Day by bringing to light the exceptional achievements of female scientists

Heritage should be at the heart of London's future

New report says heritage should be at the core of planning

High-Tech Architectural Landmark Listed at Grade II*

The landmark Schlumberger Gould Research Centre in Cambridge designed by Sir Michael Hopkins, one of the leading British architects of recent times, has been listed at Grade II* by Heritage Minister Tracey Crouch on the advice of Historic England.

Historic England Objects to Manchester Towers

We have objected to proposals for a large development, including two towers, in the historic heart of Manchester

Historic England, English Heritage and the National Trust on Proposed A303 Stonehenge Tunnel

The proposed A303 tunnel of at least 2.9km within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site would open up more of the ancient landscape to the public.

New Data Uncovers Surge in Heritage Interest in England

Heritage Counts 2016 reveals increase in heritage interest and inclusivity

Pocahontas Remembered 400 Years after Her Death on English Soil

400th anniversary of Pocahontas' death in Kent marked and remembered

Postmodernist Masterpiece Listed

Sir Terry Farrell's Postmodernist Comyn Ching in London listed

Commemorating 100 Years of the Sinking of SS Mendi

To commemorate the centenary of the loss of the British ship the SS Mendi Historic England is publishing a new book, We Die Like Brothers.

Tribute to Professor Geoffrey Wainwright, MBE, FSA, FRSA, FLSW

Inspector of Ancient Monuments 1963 - 1980; Principal Inspector 1980 - 1990; Chief Archaeologist, English Heritage 1990 - 1999

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Centenary Marked

Newly published archive images of German submarines mark centenary of decisive day in First World War

Who Said the English Aren’t Romantic?

New poll reveals our romantic places – love really is all around us

Minesweeping Trawler Untouched on the Seabed for 100 Years Protected

Rare and exceptionally well-preserved First World War trawler and minesweeper given special protection

Black British History Recognised Through Listings

Three new listings announced as Historic England partners with BBC on 'Black and British' season

Capability Brown Landscapes Celebrated and Protected

To mark Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s 300th year Historic England is celebrating and protecting his landscapes anew.

Elizabethan Playhouses and Bear Baiting Arenas Given Protection

The Theatre and The Hope join the Rose and the Globe on Bankside, London as scheduled monuments.

England's Queer History Recognised, Recorded and Celebrated

'Pride of Place' research project uncovers and celebrates LGBTQ heritage across England

Heritage at Risk 2016

The Heritage at Risk Register 2016 is published today, providing our annual insight into the state of England’s most valued historic places.

Maritime Archaeologists To Dive Dutch Wreck The Rooswijk

Dutch and British maritime archaeologists are carrying out a joint diving and surveying expedition at the Rooswijk wreck site off the Kent coast.

Post-War Public Art in the North East Listed

5 sculptures across the North East of England designed to bring our public spaces back to life after WWII are newly listed

Public Asked to Help Hunt for Witches' Marks

Public asked to share their knowledge and search for more ritual protection symbols or apotropaic marks

Secrets of the Deep – Jutland Wreck Brought to Life

HMS Falmouth recreated in its final resting place using underwater surveying and digital 3D modelling on centenary of sinking

Site of First World War Munitions Factory Where 35 Women Died in Explosion Given Heritage Protection

Protected site saw the first major loss of female civilian workers in England during the war

Top Archaeological Finds-from-the-Air List Shows Aerial Technology is Transforming Understanding of the Past

Top archaeological finds revealed by photography from a light aircraft

Battle of the Somme Memorials Listed

We mark 100 years since one of the bloodiest battles in the First World War with 15 war memorial listings

Wild, local meat and fish; international accessories; the latest household goods and turf roofs: how we lived in Bronze Age Britain

Excavation of 3,000 year old settlement reveals near complete picture of life in Bronze Age Britain

Historic England Annual Report and Accounts 2015/16

The first Annual Report and Accounts of Historic England was laid in Parliament yesterday (18 July).

London History Day Announced After Public Vote as Part of New Campaign to #KeepItLondon

Londoners have chosen 31 May 2017 to be the first ever London History Day, the date Big Ben first started keeping time.

London Mayor Asked to Save the Original Foyles Store

Historic England asks London’s new Mayor, Sadiq Khan, to call in demolition scheme and refuse it

Oldest German U-Boat and Earliest U-Boat Casualty of the First World War Protected

U-8, the first victim of the FWW Royal Navy's Dover Patrol sunk in English territorial waters, given protection as a Protected Historic Wreck site.

Public Asked to Chronicle the Nation’s Missing History

The nation's list of historic buildings and places is now open to public contributions for the first time ever.

Report Calls For More Developers and Owners To Take On Mill Regeneration

Over 1000 of West Yorkshire's textile mills are either vacant or underused; bringing them back into use could accommodate 27,000 homes or 150,000 jobs

Three Historic Shipwrecks Given Protection

Three historic shipwrecks in the South West has been given protection by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England.

Battle of Jutland Memorials Listed

Historic England marks the centenary of the Battle of Jutland with new and upgraded listings

Charlton Manor School Helps to List War Memorial in Royal Greenwich

Charlton Manor Primary School in Greenwich becomes the first school in London to have successfully helped to list their local war memorial.

Coventry’s Overlooked Post-War Heritage Celebrated In New Book

Historic England publishes a new book which celebrates the innovative and influential rebuilding of the city of Coventry.

Earliest Complete Bronze Age Wheel in Britain Discovered

This latest find from ‘Peterborough’s Pompeii’ builds on our understanding of the technology available to people 3,000 years ago.

Heritage Schools Programme Wins Major EU Prize

Historic England’s Heritage Schools programme is among the winners of the 2016 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards

Historic England Objects to Chiswick Curve

Proposals for two towers in Chiswick would damage historic environment

Historic England, National Trust and English Heritage Welcome ICOMOS/UNESCO Report on Stonehenge Tunnel Plans

ICOMOS/UNESCO report recognises the benefits a tunnel of at least 2.9km could bring to the Stonehenge site, if it is designed and delivered well.

Londoners Want A Say On Their Skyline

New poll reveals what Londoners think of changes to London's skyline

One of Churchill’s Secret Wireless Stations Protected

Part of Churchill's mysterious underground wireless network, mostly operated by civilian agents

Iconic Oval Cricket Gasholder Listed

An iconic Victorian gasholder that has been the backdrop to test cricket at The Oval is now listed Grade II.

Rare-Surviving 17th Century Houses Given Grade II* Protection

Rare examples of 17th century town houses in Denmark Street have had their listing upgraded from Grade II to Grade II*

Roman Villa Discovered Beneath Wiltshire Home

Initial excavations by Historic England and Salisbury Museum suggest a villa of very significant size

School Children Help to List Fishponds War Memorial in Bristol

Children at Fishponds Church of England Academy in Bristol have helped to list their local war memorial at Fishponds Park.

3 French War Memorials Listed

Listings mark the centenary of the Battle of Verdun, the longest single battle of the First World War.

Two Outstanding Yorkshire Churches Now Grade I Listed

Ampleforth Abbey and St Charles Borromeo, Hull upgraded to Grade I

Urgent Need for More Trained Archaeologists Follows Surge in Infrastructure Projects

New report warns there will not be enough trained archaeologists to do excavations required on future major infrastructure projects unless action is taken.

Yorkshire War Memorials Make Highest Grade

Two memorials in Sledmere have been upgraded to Grade I

2015 Spending Review Statement from Historic England

Historic England's statement about the 2015 Spending Review

Bronze Age Homes Unearthed in East Anglia

Archaeologists have revealed incredibly well-preserved Bronze Age dwellings during an excavation at Must Farm quarry in the East Anglian fens.

Help Find Missing Public Art

Public asked to help uncover missing sculptures, friezes and murals that have been destroyed, sold, lost or stolen.

Listed Building Owners Proud to Care for Heritage

Heritage Counts 2015 reveals listed building owners' pride

New Advice on Tall Buildings Amid Surge in Proposals

Recognises importance of protecting the historic environment and the need for high-quality design, as well as a need for sustainable development.

New Commissioners Appointed to Historic England

Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has appointed 5 new commissioners to Historic England.

Post-War Public Art Listed

41 sculptures across England designed to bring our public spaces back to life after WWII are newly listed

25 Years of Archaeological Discovery That Have Rewritten England’s Story

New report illustrating how development-led archaeological discoveries have shed new light on our ancient and recent past.

Unsung Heroines of the Anti-slavery Movement Remembered

Historic England launches three podcasts on the pioneering women behind the anti-slavery movement

Attitudes to Heritage Survey Results

The Government’s Taking Part survey shows that nearly all adults agree that it is important that heritage buildings and places are well looked after.

Best Inter-War Pubs Listed

Rare, overlooked buildings are protected and celebrated through listing following extensive research

England's Places photo collection now online

Discover photos of English cities, towns and villages using our online version of the Architectural Red Boxes.

England’s Post-War Listed Buildings

New guide to over 500 of England’s very best post-war buildings.

First Stage of Project to Save Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings Complete

One of the most important historic buildings in the world is being brought back to life with the launch of a visitor centre

Four Buildings Re-listed to Celebrate Their Role in the History of the Women’s Institute

The re-listings of four buildings celebrate the story of the WI and mark the centenary of the first WI meeting in England.

We want to know of any pubs built after the Second World War ended in 1945

We want your suggestions of pubs built after 1945

Heritage at Risk 2015

Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register is published today, an annual snapshot of the health of England's historic environment.

Historic Wreck Identified – Believed To Be Henry V’s 600-Year-Old Great Ship

Historic wreck believed to be Henry V’s 600-year-old great ship

Lord Montagu of Beaulieu – Chairman of English Heritage 1984-1992

Sir Laurie Magnus pays tribute to the first chairman of English Heritage in 1984, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, who died yesterday aged 88.

Marshlands of Kent Reveal Historic Treasures

Historic England experts uncover and protect the extraordinary historic sites of the Hoo Peninsula in North Kent.

National Collection of Lutyens’ War Memorials Listed

All 44 First World War memorials designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens are now protected by listing.

New Guidelines Target Heritage Thieves

Historic England welcomes the Sentencing Council's new theft guidelines which include 'heritage assets' for the first time.

Picturing England - Free Outdoor Photographic Exhibition

Free outdoor exhibition showcases Historic England archive photography

Royal Vauxhall Tavern Listed

We are delighted that the Minister for Heritage, Tracey Crouch, has listed the Royal Vauxhall Tavern at Grade II on our advice.

Space, Hope and Brutalism

Extensive overview of English Architecture 1945-1975 published.

20 Unusual Places Given Listed Status This Year

Historic England has today published highlights from the 510 places added to the National Heritage List for England in the past year.

27 Historic Sites Across the North East Rescued

Across the North East 20 sites and conservation areas have been added to the Register while 27 have been repaired and removed.

A Course Examining the First World War and its Effects on Different Aspects of Heritage Practice

A course examining the First World War and its effects on different aspects of heritage practice

British Library Listed at Grade I

The British Library and seven local libraries across England are being listed as the best examples of public libraries of the later 20th century.

Demolished Pub To Be Rebuilt

A Westminster Council Committee has agreed that an enforcement notice will be served requiring the Carlton Tavern in Maida Vale, London, to be rebuilt in facsimile.

Our Chief Executive on why we care about historic places

The historic environment cannot be interpreted or placed in glass cabinets for description and preservation. We must live in and around it.

Current Archaeology Awards 2015

English Heritage features in two award categories at the prestigious Current Archaeology Awards 2015.

Duncan Wilson OBE Appointed First Chief Executive of Historic England

The appointment was announced today of Duncan Wilson as the first Chief Executive of Historic England.

English Heritage Reveals Heritage At Risk in the East of England 2014

English Heritage Reveals Heritage At Risk in the East of England 2014

English Heritage Seeks Experts for London Advisory Committee

English Heritage is seeking experts in London's urban archaeology to apply for a position on the London Advisory Committee.

First Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement Signed

The first LBHPA in England has been signed between Historic England, Maldon District Council and the Trustees of Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome.

First World War Acoustic Mirror Saved

A rare First World War structure, built to warn communities of Zeppelin attacks re-opens following £68,000 restoration

First World War Memorials Honoured

From Newcastle to Norwich, Westminster to the Wirral, six of England's most important war memorials given Grade I and II* listed status.

Former Western Morning News Building in Plymouth Listed

Former Western Morning News building is the youngest to be listed

Grant For Yorkshire's Oldest Cloth Hall

Leeds' First White Cloth Hall Receives English Heritage Grant Positive Step Towards Securing Building's Future

Heritage at Risk 2014

Fifteen years on from the first Register, we have the most comprehensive view of the state of our heritage to date, but there's more to be done.

Heritage Makes You Happy

Taking part in heritage is good for our happiness and wellbeing, according to this year’s Heritage Counts report published today by English Heritage on behalf of England’s leading heritage organisations, the Historic Environment Forum.

Heritage Minister Recognises Women Who Built Waterloo Bridge With National Heritage Listing

Women who built Waterloo Bridge officially recognised in National Heritage List to mark National Women in Engineering Day

Historic England Preview

Coming up! Read about some of the exciting projects Historic England will be doing in 2015.

London skatepark given protected status

Icon of 1970s British Skateboard scene, Rom Skatepark in Hornchurch, listed at Grade II. The first Skatepark to be listed in Europe, second in the world.

Bronze Age Time Capsule To Be Unearthed

£1.1 million four year project will shed new light on day to day lives of our ancestors

New Era for England's Heritage

Successor bodies to English Heritage set out programme for the years ahead.

New Evidence Shows Surge in Enthusiasm for Heritage

New research shows English people recognise and protect the nationally significant sites in their area.

200th Anniversary of Battle of Waterloo to be marked by new exhibitions

Two new exhibitions at Wellington Arch and Apsley House will this year mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.

New Life for England's Old Farm Buildings

Historic England publishes new advice to help owners convert redundant traditional farm buildings.

Norton Folgate Decision

Consent refused for development around Norton Folgate

Norton Folgate decision to take place Tuesday 21 July

Tower Hamlets are about to decide whether or not to give consent to development proposals for the area around Norton Folgate, a street just east of the City of London, close to Shoreditch and within the Elder Street conservation area.

Post-War Office Buildings Listed

The work of leading modern architects is celebrated today with the listing of 14 of the finest post-war office buildings in England.

Nation asked to throw new light on England’s lesbian gay bisexual transgender and queer heritage

Nation asked to throw new light on England’s lesbian gay bisexual transgender and queer heritage.

Race Against Time to Raise Gun Carriage from the London Wreck

Rare 350 year old gun carriage recovered from the London shipwreck

Historic England Research Sheds New Light on Franklin Expedition

Historic England Franklin Expedition

Robin Hood Gardens Estate

Heritage Minister minded to approve COI for Robin Hood Gardens

Secrets of Staffordshire Hoard Revealed

Research reveals exciting remains but £120,000 is needed to complete the project

Government Tackles International Cultural Destruction

Government will introduce new legislation to ratify the Hague Convention

War Memorials Associated With Gallipoli Campaign Listed

War memorials listed to mark the Gallipoli Campaign centenary

Palace of Westminster Options Appraisal report released today

Report outlines how best to programme and manage major works, alongside on-going conservation repairs at the Palace of Westminster.

17th century Shipwreck off Southend Pier to Give Up Its Secrets

English Heritage and Cotswold Archaeology to excavate the 'London' and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council's Museums Service to display the ship's finds.

4x4 Vehicles Damage the Historic Landscape of the Mendip Hills Aonb

Illegal off-roading by 4x4 vehicles on one of England's most special places, the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), has caused substantial damage to the historic landscape at the Charterhouse lead works in Blackmoor Reserve, near Blagdon, Somerset.

Annual Report and Accounts 2013/14

English Heritage's Annual Report and Accounts 2013/14 was laid before Parliament yesterday.

Better Heritage Regulation under the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act

The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (ERR) Act 2013 has introduced a number of changes to the legal framework protecting heritage in England.

Bournemouth First World War Memorial Listed at Second Highest Grade - II*

Bournemouth War Memorial, situated in the registered Bournemouth Pleasure Gardens, has been listed at Grade II*.

Britain From Above in the First World War

Help plot First World War sites in England on aerial photos of places you know.

Carscapes: How the Motor Car Reshaped England

Motorways, bypasses, garages, petrol pumps, traffic lights and roundabouts - a new exhibition at Wellington Arch

Celebrating London's Sporting Heritage

Five structures listed at Grade II tell city’s unique sporting stories.

Deserted Medieval Villages in Northamptonshire Designated as Ancient Monuments

A series of deserted and shrunken medieval villages in Northamptonshire have been designated as scheduled monuments by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on the advice of English Heritage.

Discovery of Practice Battlefield Launches Call Up to Volunteers

Help find forgotten history of the First World War!

Diving into History

English Heritage opens first submarine dive trail.

English Heritage adds Compton Cemetery to the Register of Parks and Gardens at Grade II*

Compton Cemetery, which lies on a dramatic hillside site near Guildford in Surrey, designed by Mary Watts, a Victorian artist and designer best known for her work in ceramics, has today been added to the Register of Parks and Gardens at Grade II* by English Heritage. This will give it protection in the planning system.

English Heritage and VisitEngland Working Together to Promote the Importance of Heritage to Tourism

English Heritage in partnership with VisitEngland which recognises the role that England's heritage plays in supporting the tourism industry.

English Heritage Renews Commitment to Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

English Heritage and NAAONB have renewed their commitment to work together to promote Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

English Heritage Reveals South East Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage Reveals South East Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage Reveals South West Heritage At Risk Register 2014

Hnglish Heritage reveals South West Heritage at Risk register 2014

English Heritage Reveals West Midlands Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage reveals West Midlands Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage Reveals Yorkshire Heritage at Risk Register 2014

English Heritage Reveals Yorkshire Heritage At Risk Register 2014

Excavating the London Shipwreck – the Festival of Archaeology

Divers, local volunteers and 17th century finds come together on Southend Pier as part of the Festival of Archaeology.

First World War Centenary Marked by Upgrading Listed Status of London War Memorials

First World War Centenary Marked by Upgrading Listed Status of London War Memorials

Future Is Golden For Muslim Burial Ground

Secretary of State for Culture Sajid Javid welcomes restoration works. Gilded finial is finishing touch and puts seal on future funding

Government Approval of Changes to English Heritage

Government Approval of Changes to English Heritage

Listed - First World War Memorial by Kathleen Scott, Wife of Scott of the Antarctic

The war memorial in the centre of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire has been listed at Grade II.

Man Pleads Guilty to using a Metal Detector to Steal a Roman Gold Coin

Delivery driver Roy Wood (52) pleads guilty to using a metal detector to steal a roman gold coin valued at £200.

Medieval Manor And Art Deco Market Added To English Heritage’s ‘Heritage At Risk’ Register In London

Future Safe for Severndroog Castle, Tobacco Dock and 39 more

More Than 30 Historical Sites Across East Midlands Rescued

Medieval manor house and magnificent ruins of Crowland Abbey at risk.

More Than 50 Historic Sites Across North West Rescued

More Than 50 Historic Sites Across North West Rescued

New Model for English Heritage Moves a Step Closer Following Consultation

£88.5 million investment to help it stand alone.

Only one in five will celebrate St George’s Day this year, according to English Heritage survey

Only around one in five English adults (19%) plan to celebrate St George's Day this year, a survey by English Heritage has revealed.

Paddle Steamer with Colourful Gun-Running History becomes Dive Trail

English Heritage launches 5th Underwater Dive Trail off Lundy Island in the South West of England

Pentney Priory Saved for the Nation

One of English Heritage's most ambitious restoration projects in the East of England is now complete with the conservation of the impressive medieval gatehouse at Pentney Priory in Norfolk. The imposing, three story, 14th century gatehouse is the only surviving monastic building from the once powerful and prestigious priory. Thanks to funding and expert advice from English Heritage its future is now secure.

Phoenix Caisson in Kent Designated - Part of the Mulberry Floating Harbour Used in the D-Day Landings

A rare and poignant reminder of the Mulberry 'floating' Harbour which played a major role in the success of the D-Day landings in June 1944.

Rare Victorian Railway Arches Saved

Grade II listed Chorley Flying Railway Arches saved from demolition in a collaboration between English Heritage and Network Rail.

Seven New English Heritage Commissioners Announced

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid today (Thursday 15 May, 2014) announced the appointment of seven new Commissioners of English Heritage.

Autumn Statement: Stonehenge and the A303

The Government announced in its Autumn Statement that it will be investing in a new 2.9km tunnel to remove the A303 from the Stonehenge landscape.

Tribute To Sir Jocelyn Stevens

Chairman of English Heritage from 1992-2000.

Wind farm blown away by Court of Appeal

Court of Appeal upholds previous decision of High Court to quash Planning Inspector's approval of wind turbine development close to Lyveden New Bield.

York's Leeman Road District First World War Memorial Listed

The Leeman Road District war memorial in Salisbury Rd, York has been listed at Grade II as part of an English Heritage scheme.