How We Built Suburbia: The Development of England’s Suburbs
Discover how suburbanisation in England over the past 200 years has changed people’s lives. read more
Author Archives: English Heritage
The Story of Maurice Dobson: The Tough-As-Nails, Openly Gay Ex-Miner
The little-known story of a charismatic, openly gay ex-coalminer from Barnsley. read more
Burton upon Trent: The Beer Capital of England
Once home to the biggest breweries in the world, Burton upon Trent became one of the great curiosities of the Victorian era. read more
What Was the Capital of England Before London?
London has long been the centre of England’s government, business and finance. But has it always been the capital? read more
A History of Bradford in 10 Places
Once hailed as the ‘wool capital of the world’, Bradford played a central part in the Industrial Revolution in England. read more