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Hythe residents call to protect Britain’s only military canal from 291-home scheme
Once this remarkable openness has been filled, raised and built over, it cannot be recreated. Hythe residents call…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #historicengland #Hythe #HytheImperialGardens #HytheImperialHotel #Kent #planningapplication26/1290/FH #RoyalMilitaryCanal #ScheduledMonument #seafrontdevelopment #SportEngland
https://www.europesays.com/britain/137836/
https://www.europesays.com/britain/137836/ Hythe residents call to protect Britain’s only military canal from 291-home scheme #Britain #HistoricEngland #Hythe #HytheImperialGardens #HytheImperialHotel #Kent #PlanningApplication26/1290/FH #RoyalMilitaryCanal #ScheduledMonument #SeafrontDevelopment #SportEngland
https://www.fogolf.com/1408820/hythe-residents-call-to-protect-britains-only-military-canal-from-291-home-scheme/ Hythe residents call to protect Britain’s only military canal from 291-home scheme #GolfCourses #HistoricEngland #Hythe #HytheImperialGardens #HytheImperialHotel #Kent #PlanningApplication26/1290/FH #RoyalMilitaryCanal #ScheduledMonument #SeafrontDevelopment #SportEngland
Blueprint for new skyscrapers near Tower of London can proceed as Government now ‘reassured’
The City of London Corporation’s draft local plan will be allowed to proceed because the Government is now…
#London #Britain #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #CityofLondon #ChrisHayward #CityofLondonCorporation #CityPlan #Economicgrowth #historicengland #tallbuildings #theTowerofLondon
https://www.europesays.com/gbr/london/31375/
https://www.europesays.com/gbr/london/31375/ Blueprint for new skyscrapers near Tower of London can proceed as Government now ‘reassured’ #ChrisHayward #CityOfLondon #CityOfLondonCorporation #CityPlan #EconomicGrowth #HistoricEngland #London #TallBuildings #TheTowerOfLondon
£700,000 Flag Fen Dig Targets At-Risk Bronze Age Timbers
A £700,000 excavation will examine Flag Fen’s western post alignment as falling groundwater threatens its 3,500-year-old wooden remains.https://ferdiox.com/blog/2026/09/19/700000-flag-fen-dig-targets-at-risk-bronze-age-timbers/
Pioneering fossil hunter recognised with blue plaque
A pioneering fossil hunter who was one of the first women to be employed by the Natural History…
#Canada #1878 #Bate #BateatNapierHouse #Bate's"life #DorotheaBate #DorotheaBate's #GharDalamMuseum #heritage #HeritageMalta #HistoricEngland
https://www.europesays.com/canada/198821/
City plan change sought to protect Tower of London
The Tower of London is “at risk” of being added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage in Danger…
#Canada #city #CityofLondonCorporation #corporation #HistoricEngland #HistoricEngland's #HistoricRoyalPalaces #tower #TowerHamletsCouncil #WorldHeritage
https://www.europesays.com/canada/197931/
Historic England spells out fears over City’s impact on Tower of London
In its submission to a planning hearing this week, the government’s heritage watchdog said it ‘remains concerned’ about…
#London #Britain #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #CityofLondon #Heritage #historicengland
https://www.europesays.com/gbr/london/19921/
City in row with Historic England over skyscrapers near Tower of London
A fresh row has erupted between the City and the Government’s heritage watchdog because of skyscrapers surrounding the…
#London #Britain #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #CityofLondon #Corporation #historicengland #LuisDiazDevesa #Tower
https://www.europesays.com/gbr/london/19299/
Lambeth: Iconic West Norwood Cemetery preserved for future generations
The conservation body Historic England has announced that West Norwood Cemetery, including the Chapel, is no longer at…
#London #Britain #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Lambeth #cemetery #EnglishHeritage #historicengland #WestNorwood
https://www.europesays.com/gbr/london/17464/
There have been recent projects by Historic England and Museum of London Archaeology #MOLA to record historic #ghostsigns Here is an example of a more contemporary one. Presumably John Lewis are no longer "at home"? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2eyy1lzmj1o https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/features/ghost-signs/ #HistoricEngland #histodons #history
Historic England Update Advice on Managing Overheating in Historic Buildings – Including Industrial Structures
Historic England have released updated advice regarding minimising, mitigating, and managing overheating in historic buildings.
Most of the existing UK building stock has been adapted for cold weather by keeping the heat in, and that includes historic buildings and industrial structures. As climate change impacts intensify, with hotter summers and frequent heatwaves, there is a growing risk of overheating in buildings leading to thermal discomfort and health implications for building users.
The advice covers:
Historic England’s updated advice can be found here: overheating in historic buildings
3D geometry of Historic England’s Swindon office (based within the Great Western Raiwlay’s offices) generated with Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited virtual environment software to model summer temperatures © Historic England. #climateChange #environment #HistoricEngland
Windmill ‘at risk’ after years of neglect
An 18th Century windmill will be put on Historic England’s at-risk register after years of neglect. Ellis Mill…
#Canada #EllisMill #exteriorbrickwork #HistoricEngland #LincolnshireCountyCouncil
https://www.europesays.com/canada/152098/
Gardens on at-risk list subject to management plan https://www.allforgardening.com/1900251/gardens-on-at-risk-list-subject-to-management-plan/ #AcceptableLevel #CommunityEngagement #garden #gardening #HistoricEngland #PhilipThomson #Saltburn #SaltburnMiniatureRailway #ValleyGardens
Let London grow – CapX
Share this article For a nation of Nimbys, Britain – or at least London – is remarkably fond…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #London #AndyBurnham #cityoflondon #column #devolution #FinancialServices #Growth #historicengland #Housing #Labour #matthewpennycook #NIMBYism #Planning #sadiqkhan #skyscrapers #TowerofLondon
https://www.europesays.com/britain/83514/
Historic England Report on Architectural Measures to Reduce Overheating Within Historic Buildings
Historic England launched in March 2026 a study of passive architectural measures to reduce overheating in historic buildings. They comissioned the Thread consultancy to research how England’s historic buildings can be adapted to the changing climate.
The research investigated how passive architectural measures, such as awnings or shutters, have been used in the past to reduce solar gain and seasonal overheating. The options explored in the report are not limited to shading devices but include contemporary measures through ventilation and surface/material applications.
The work also seeks to identify limitations, risks, or opportunities presented by current regulations, standards, health, safety and future climate events, that might prevent the implementation of these methods for passive cooling in England’s historic building stock.
The report includes a discussion of the increased risk of overheating that may result from poor or ill-conceived retrofit, by way of unintended consequences (causing harm to the significance of the building, its fabric or occupants) or maladaptation (undermining the building’s performance and resilience to climate change).
The work highlights the importance of addressing the interlinked impacts of reduced heat loss in winter and increased cooling needs in summer.
To download the report follow this link: A Study of Architectural Measures to Reduce Overheating
#climateChange #HistoricEngland
Grade II* listed Crystal Palace Park was laid out in the 1850s to designs by Joseph Paxton and include 30 sculptures of prehistoric creatures set out on a set of islands.
Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins' now Grade I listed dinosaurs predate the publication of Darwin’s Origin of Species and represented the latest thinking of the prehistoric era during Victorian times; Historic England are now completing a restoration of the sculptures.
#crystalpalacepark #dinosaurs #historicengland #crystalpalace
Labour blocks City of London plans for skyscrapers
Monday 29 June 2026 1:25 pm Labour has blocked skyscraper plans due to the Tower of London. The…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #London #Business #CityofLondonCorporation #historicengland #Labour #labourparty #matthewpennycook #News #Politics #Property #TowerofLondon #ukgovernment
https://www.europesays.com/britain/72658/
https://www.europesays.com/britain/72658/ Labour blocks City of London plans for skyscrapers #Business #CityOfLondonCorporation #HistoricEngland #Labour #LabourParty #London #MatthewPennycook #News #Politics #Property #TowerOfLondon #UkGovernment
https://www.europesays.com/dk/116801/ 17th–18th Century Lead Ingots and Wooden Wreck Discovered at Orsted’s Hornsea 3 Site – News and Statistics #HistoricEngland #Hornsea3 #LeadIngots #MaritimeArchaeology #MSDSMarine #NorthSea #OffshoreWindFarm #Ørsted #PeakDistrictLeadMiningMuseum #Shipwreck
Georgie Porgie, Pudding and Pie
A quiet family walk round Duncombe Park, or so we hoped. We picked the one weekend a mega motorcycle festival decided to roar through, and so much for peace and birdsong.
I wonder what Helmsley Castle made of the scene. Perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Rye, its shattered east tower looming over the town l ...
http://www.fhithich.uk/2026/06/20/georgie-porgie-pudding-and-pie/
#Helmsley #NorthYorkMoors #17thcentury #HistoricEngland #history
Not on any obvious 'through route' the historic 'Kepier Hospital' lies tucked away on the banks of the River Wear downstream from the city of Durham in NE England.
It has its roots at nearby Gilesgate where an almshouse (now St Giles Church) was founded by Bishop Flambard in 1112 AD and dedicated to God and St Giles, the patron saint of beggars and the crippled.
This building, which took over the almshouse at Gilesgate was re-founded around 1180 AD, by Bishop Hugh le Puiset.
At the Reformation, Kepier and its lands were granted to Henry VIII's Secretary of State, Sir William Paget, although later to a succession of lay owners.
Of the original building, the gatehouse remains intact, the mansion survives as ruins, and the farmhouse is in private use.
The 'Kepier Hospital' is a Scheduled Monument with Grade I and Grade II* listed building status.
Hardwick Hall rises proudly in the Derbyshire countryside, an exceptional example of Elizabethan architecture and part of the National Trust. The grand house, famed for its striking windows and ornate roofline, overlooks the atmospheric ruins of Hardwick Old Hall, a testament to the estate’s long history. Surrounded by rolling parkland and formal gardens, the site offers visitors a glimpse into the opulence of Historic England’s great country houses. A walk through the grounds blends heritage with nature, making it a favourite destination for those exploring #Derbyshire #ElizabethanArchitecture #HistoricEngland #NationalTrust #CountryHouse.
Taken Mar 2016
#UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #Derbyshire #ElizabethanArchitecture #HistoricEngland #NationalTrust #CountryHouse #HardwickHall #HardwickOldHall #Chesterfield #UnitedKingdom
Final 'snow' picture from last weekend's venture outside into the great snowy wastes of Wearside in NE England!
Grabbed a few images from Sunderland's East End, of which this view of the Grade II listed Trafalgar Square was one.
The 14 almshouses were completed four years before that other Trafalgar Square in the capital and were constructed to house the families of lost seamen.
Funding came from the Muster Roll in 1840 and the almshouses were named in honour of the 76 sons of Sunderland who took part in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Billiards without Beer: The time London tried to cure itself of the booze
Another view of the Lambton, Londonderry and Lumley Towers in Sunderland's East End, this time from a snow-covered Low Street alongside some of the former bonded warehouses located at Wylam Wharf.
As mentioned in my previous post, all three tower blocks are earmarked for demolition, once the residents have been relocated.
They have been a fixture of the East End landscape since the 1960's, so it will be strange to eventually not have their dominating presence part of the area's landscape.
#sunderland #eastend #historicengland #winter #snow
On the Feast of the Epiphany, Sunderland's original parish church of the Holy Trinity – first time I've ever photographed it in the snow!
Thought it looked so good in this snowy setting, the warm hues of its brickwork contrasting against the cool tones of a cloudless deep blue winter sky.
The church originally opened in 1719 for the newly created and rapidly expanding Parish of Sunderland.
It served the community well until population movements from slum clearances saw ever decreasing congregations.
It finally closed its doors in 1988 and passed into the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.
Recently, a major £4.3 million restoration project took place to conserve and regenerate this remarkable Grade I listed building.
It has been brought back into use as a community cultural hub, now going by its re-branded name of 'Seventeen Nineteen', referencing the year it was built.
#sunderland #seventeennineteen #historicengland #winter #snow
Historic English #Churches: Deeply Valued, Difficult to Value
Across England, historic churches form a familiar part of our national landscape. They reflect centuries of history and offer spaces for community gathering, faith and worship, music and art, quiet reflection and are often a hub for vital local services
https://historicengland.org.uk/research/current/social-and-economic-research/culture-and-heritage-capital/a-discrete-choice-experiment-approach-for-historic-churches/ #globalmuseum #HistoricEngland
Historic England is commissioning a 6-month research project to explore how archaeological materials contribute to non-heritage science and innovation—think climate change, disease evolution, and mental wellbeing. We're seeking a skilled contractor to deliver impactful case studies and future-facing insights. The applicants must understand both archaeology and science, and thrive in research and analysis,
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036080-2025 #HistoricEngland #archaeology #globalmuseum
#Généalogie foncière 🏡 Qui a vécu dans ma maison ?
Plus qu'un toit et quatre murs, nos maisons 🏠portent en elles des histoires, des souvenirs, des énergies..
Au #RoyaumeUni 🇬🇧 des organisations comme #HistoricEngland ont élaboré des guides pour ceux qui souhaitent se frotter à l'exercice de la généalogie immobilière.
Aux #EtatsUnis 🇺🇲 le site #HouseNovel, actif depuis 2022, se propose d'être le #Wikipedia des maisons.
Looking at the #HistoricEngland listing for a building, and... I feel it just kind of referenced most of Britain?
Bungay castle, Suffolk, UK, as dusk closes in. "Closed to the public.". 12th century Norman.
Norman walls still stand,
Scaffolds muffle rubble's call,
Closed to be repaired.
Annesley Hall, Nottinghamshire, July 2024
#photography #ukphotographer #nikon #topographics #documentingplaces #documentingbritain #historicengland #documentaryphotography #documentingheritage #localheritage #photographicart #lensculture #shutter_hub #moodytones #annesley #woodbridge #nottinghamshire #Middling
@middl.ing
Annesley Hall, July 2024
#photography #ukphotographer #nikon #topographics #documentingplaces #documentingbritain #historicengland #documentaryphotography #documentingheritage #localheritage #photographicart #lensculture #shutter_hub #reframedmag #moodytones #annesley #nottinghamshire #Middling
@middl.ing
Rievaulx Abbey was once home to a monk named Aelred in the 12th century, who some people today consider a gay saint.
This video was made in partnership with historian Holly Cruise. #WeAreHistoric.
📍 Rievaulx Abbey,
@EnglishHeritage
| Grade I listed @HistoricEngland #monks #hsitory #England #gay #HistoricEngland
Rooftop, St. Mary's, Nottingham, February 2024.
#photography #ukphotography #nottingham #documentingbritain #documentingplaces #documentingspace #newtopographics #uktopographic #thisaintartschool #igersuk #igers_notts #nottsshots #stmarys #lensculture #broadmag #woofermagazine #banalphotography #somewheremag #documentingbritain #shutter_hub #urbandetailphotography #historicengland #mundanebeauty #banal #thecuriouscameraclub #framesmag
@jim_easterbrook @opencage Seem to be mapped on #OpenStreetMap (not sure if from survey or from #HistoricEngland data), but could do with a bit of tagging refinement (note that even metal posts count as boundary_stone in OSM). Perhaps @BUnicycling can help.
Historic railway signal box to close after 144 years
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-67762610
#Par #Cornwall #Railway #SignalBox #Grade2ListedBuilding #HistoricEngland
Historic England Asks For ‘Ghost Sign’ Photos To Create Online Map
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https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/oct/27/historic-england-ghost-sign-photos-halloween-online-map <-- shared media article
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https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/features/ghost-signs/ <-- Historic England Ghost Signs Overview & Online Map
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“They are haunting reminders of a bygone age, some so faded the writing can hardly be deciphered, others still vivid reminders of the colour and variety that high streets once had.
Over [the 2023] Halloween weekend, Historic England [was] asking people to help record the “ghost signs” still to be found on buildings across England and send them in for an online map..."
#GIS #spatial #mapping #UK #Britain #England #signage #sign #onlinemapping #communityengagement #community #collaboration #highstreet #mainstreet #commercial #industrial #ghostsigns #ghostsign #advertising #handmade #handpainted #HistoricEngland #history #urban #urbanhistory #tracking
@Historic England
Survey Shows Striking Legacy Of 'Operation Dynamo' On The Seabed Off Dunkirk [remote sensing]
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https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/news/survey-shows-striking-legacy-of-operation-dynamo/ <-- shared technical article
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #bathymetry #shipwreck #history #historic #multibeam #sonar #echosounder #WorldWar2 #WW2 #WWII #Dunkirk #evacuation #OperationDynamo #survey #seafloor #marine #Archaeology #MarineArchaeology #geophysics #Drassm #HistoricEngland
@Drassm_Culture @HistoricEngland
On Twitter, the Historic England #Archive has highlighted their collection of aerial photos for #OnePlaceWednesday. Is there a bird's eye view of your English #OnePlaceStudy or ancestral place in the HE Archive?
https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/archive/collections/aerial-photos/
#FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudies #AerialPhotos #HistoricEngland
🚨 Attn #UK #Conservation, #History, #Geology, #StoneMason, #Architecture, & #Surveyor peeps!
Together w #BritishGeologicalSurvey, #HistoricEngland has launched a #BuildingStones #database for #England, the country's first online searchable tool featuring over 4,000 types of building stone, their uses & sources, with 45 illustrated guides to the distinctive stone buildings, geology, & #quarries that define local areas.
#BGS #GIS #England #Heritage #Lithology #Histodon
https://historicengland.org.uk/advice/technical-advice/buildings/building-stones-england
Emigrant Ship en Route From London to New Zealand With Exceptionally Rare Ceramics on Board Now Protected
Yorkshire's 'Stonehenge of the North' gifted to the nation
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-64499428
THere's been plenty of research on World War One training trenches, some of it mentioned in this excellent article by a former colleague of mine Chris Burgess https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320282825_The_WW1_practice_trenches_on_Blaeberry_Hill_near_Rothbury_Northumberland_Coquetdale_Community_Archaeology_Excavations_in_2008#pf7 so I can't help but suspect it's the TV link to the dreadful #SASRogueheroes driving this year's festive announcement of all the stuff #HistoricEngland think will get them column inches...
