A Guide to Traditional English Buildings
Traditional buildings, known as vernacular, originally made up the vast majority of the structures that ordinary people lived and worked in. read more
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A Brief History of Buddhist Temples in England
There are around 190 Buddhist buildings in England, ranging from adapted historic buildings to purpose-built temples and pagodas. read more
A Brief History of Prefabs
After thousands of homes in Britain were destroyed during the Second World War, temporary houses known as ‘prefabs’ were built. read more
The Story Behind the World’s First Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell developed the world’s first working telephone, receiving a patent on the 7 March 1876. read more
A History of Ukrainians in England
Discover how Ukrainian communities have adapted buildings to create spaces for worship, education and community activity. read more