Many of the most successful were helmed by Gwen Lally, the ‘world’s pageant master,’ whose unorthodox gender presentation and meticulous work set her head and shoulders above the rest. In the summer ...

Television was born in a rented attic in London’s Soho on 2 October 1925. The moment happened when the Scottish engineer, John Logie Baird, a driven maverick inventor, produced an image of the face of ...

The origins of village greens in England date back to the early Middle Ages. Village greens are open spaces that can be registered.

Unpick the legacy of the historian who made pioneering contributions to history and international feminism.

The term ‘high street’ has been used for centuries and seems to have been first used in the 12th century, when ‘high’ signalled superior rank or importance. Today, there are over 6,000 high streets in ...

Discover the many aspects of Romani heritage in the art, culture and landscapes of England.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 to 1859) was one of the giants of the Industrial Revolution. Engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel stood in front of the enormous launching chains of the SS Great Eastern in ...

Discover the historic sites in England where famous writers found their inspiration.

Shortly after midnight on 2 September 1666, a catastrophic fire consumed the City of London within its defensive walls. These walls ran from Blackfriars in the west up to Moorgate in the north and ...