Category: Historic England

Government Refusing to List Heritage Buildings

The government’s refusal to list historic buildings that Historic England has recommended for listing worries the Victorian Society.

Ignoring Historic England’s advice can erode trust in the listing process and put heritage buildings at risk.   

Historic England recommended listing the part of Medlock Mill in Manchester, which was built in the 1790s or early 1800s. The government refused to list them.

There have been other instances where the government has decided to reject Historic England’s recommendations.

The Victorian Society and similar groups want to see greater public accountability in the way the government makes its decisions.

History of England’s Railways

A railway revolution swept Britain in the 19th century, changing the country forever. A predominantly agricultural society became an industrial superpower.

To read this post, click on “A Brief Introduction to the History of the Railway in England” beneath the photograph.

A Brief Introduction to the History of the Railway in England

When the Romans Left

Do you know what happened when the Romans left Britain?

The centuries after the Romans left Britain were once called the Dark Ages by historians. These centuries are some of the most mysterious in English history. They are also the most fascinating.

What Happened After the End of Roman Rule in Britain?

Images of Life on the Home Front

Historical photographs show life at home during the First World War (1914-1918)
Photographing the First World War on the Home Front