The Life and Death of London’s Crystal Palace
WEBNov 29, 2021 · The fire of 1866. On 30 December 1866, a fire destroyed the north transept of the Crystal Palace. The Alhambra, Assyrian and Byzantine Courts were damaged, as were the Abu Simbel figures, colossal reproductions of the seated figures of Ramses II from the temple at Abu Simbel in Egypt.
A Guide to Traditional English Buildings - The Historic England Blog
WEBAug 25, 2022 · How to identify vernacular buildings. They are usually ordinary, everyday structures, such as houses; A very broad category, they are less defined by precise architectural features than by the materials used to build them, timber, stone, cob, earth, mud or brick, though these materials are sometimes concealed
10 Eccentric English Customs, Traditions and Ceremonies (and …
WEBApr 28, 2021 · All over England, customs, traditions and ceremonies brighten our lives throughout the year. The Christian calendar, pre-Christian era practices and the continual cycle of the seasons have influenced many.
The Story Behind the World’s First Telephone
WEB29 July 2022. Comments 0. Scottish-born Alexander Graham Bell (1847 to 1922), developed the world’s first working telephone, receiving a patent from the United States Patent Office 7 March 1876. Reputedly, the very first successful words using his new ‘instrument’, as Bell called it, were spoken by him to his associate Thomas Watson who ...
The Destruction and Rebirth of Coventry Cathedral
WEBAug 14, 2019 · DP082310. After the destruction of the cathedral, the idea of this chapel was conceived of by the then Provost, Richard Howard. He wanted an ecumenical space where people of all faiths could come together to pray for peace. That vision of a reconciled and reconciling cathedral open to all holds true today.
6 Sensational Surviving Tudor Country Houses
WEBFeb 7, 2019 · The great palaces built during her rule are a hallmark of her time as queen, so it’s fitting the Elizabethan architectural style borrows her name. These 6 outstanding country homes survive to tell us their own side of the Tudor-saga. 1. Hampton Court Palace, Richmond-upon-Thames, London.
The Story of the Royal British Legion - The Historic England Blog
WEBNov 9, 2021 · The Story of the Royal British Legion. by Historic England. 9 November 2021. Comment 1. The terrible human cost of the First World War (1914 to 1918) left nearly 900,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors and airmen dead. Around 1.75 million came home with some level of disability, whether physical or psychological.
A Guide to English Gothic Architecture - The Historic England Blog
WEBMay 5, 2022 · The ‘Early English’ style. Initially inspired by French models, a distinctive Early English Style developed by the late 12th century. This can best be seen at Lincoln Cathedral.
10 Places That Tell the Story of the Mayflower
WEBAug 14, 2020 · Here are ten places that tell the Mayflower story. 1. Scrooby, Nottinghamshire. The Separatists were Protestants, many of whom lived in or around the village of Scrooby and in the adjoining counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Archive postcard of the Grade II Listed Scrooby Manor House, Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, thought to be the site where ...
A Brief Introduction to Terraced Housing - The Historic England …
WEBNov 15, 2019 · Victorian terraced houses, between 1837 and1901. Later on, terraced housing became a solution to demographic changes in England that saw huge urban population growth due to the Industrial Revolution. Large terraces were built speculatively to accommodate householders further down the socio-economic scale who needed to live near their places of ...