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The bikini was created on this day in 1946, and today is #nationalbikiniday ! via @HE_Archive

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The Historic England Archive holds over 14 million photos, showing many aspects of life. If you zoom into this image from 1866, you will see a sign in the shop window reading 'hair bought', presumably one of the options for the people of Bristol in hard times.

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Mud soldier in Trafalgar Square will slowly dissolve in the rain, marking #Passchendaele100

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To mark Easter, here is the Church of St Andrew in Ongar, Essex, thought to be the oldest standing wooden church in the world. ⛪ Tree-ring dating of the church's timbers suggests it was constructed around 1063.

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Unusually, St Bartholomew's gatehouse in London looks older today than in the early 1900s. Its Tudor frontage was hidden until a bomb from a German Zeppelin raid in 1917 uncovered its original timber.

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The Egyptian House in Penzance, Cornwall, was built between 1834 and 1837 to house the mineral collection of dealer John Lavin. The choice of the Egyptian style for a mineral shop may seem odd, but the building was inspired by the now-lost Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London.

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Today we publish our #HeritageAtRisk Register, the yearly health check of England's most valued historic places. 👏 233 sites saved. 🏰 130 sites added. Learn more ⬇️

Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2021 | Historic England

Historic England publishes its annual Heritage at Risk Register, the yearly health-check of England’s most valued historic places.

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This summer’s heatwave meant cropmarks formed faster and were more obvious These cropmarks reveal layouts of buried ditches or walls that once defined settlements, field boundaries or funerary monuments dating back to prehistoric times. Find out more

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The Crown Inn, Birmingham, is now Grade II Listed! 🎉 Regarded as the birthplace of heavy metal music, it's been recognised for the role it played in the development of the genre and for launching the career of famous Birmingham based band @BlackSabbath . 🤘 © Elliott Brown

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For #ManchesterDay , we have this cracking photo of The Old Wellington Inn from our Archive 🍻 Built in 1552, it is the oldest building of its kind in Manchester and was moved to fit with the new developments on Market Street in the 1970s. The pub is listed at Grade II.

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Stokesay Castle in Shropshire is one of the finest fortified manor houses in the country. 🤩 It was built at the end of the 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, one of the richest men in England at the time.

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William Shakespeare, England's most famous writer, died on this day in 1616 He is believed to have been born in this house on the same day in 1564

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The historic @cpsubway opened #OnThisDay in 1865. The subway, with its forest of columns supporting the Crystal Palace Parade above, is a spectacular architectural gem. It's the only surviving element of the famous Crystal Palace, which burnt down in 1936.

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Thornborough Henges in North Yorkshire are part of a Neolithic complex described as 'the Stonehenge of the North'. With @EnglishHeritage , we've secured the future of 2 massive henge monuments and their surrounding landscape. Find out more ➡️

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Stokesay Castle in Shropshire is one of the finest fortified manor houses in the country. 🤩 It was built at the end of the 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, one of the richest men in England at the time.

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow ❄️ Stokesay Castle in Shropshire is one of the best-preserved fortified medieval manor houses in England. The yellow timber-framed gatehouse was added in the 17th century and is decorated with ornate carvings.

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The Battle of Cable Street took place #OnThisDay in 1936. Thousands of east Londoners united and took to the streets to block a fascist march. A mural commemorates the event on St George's Town Hall in Tower Hamlets. Read more ➡️

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This simple Norman church, St Mary's in Kempley, Gloucestershire, contains some of England's best-preserved medieval wall paintings. Those in the chancel are particularly rare, from the early 12th century, and are the most complete set of Romanesque frescos in northern Europe.

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Chetham's Library is the oldest free public reference library in the English-speaking world. 📖 It holds more than 100,000 volumes of printed books, manuscripts and diaries, letters and deeds, prints and paintings. #WorldBookDay

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This Art Deco London shop has been restored 👏 The former Kennedy’s butchers is a well-preserved example of a 1920s shop. We provided a grant in 2022 for the restoration of the interior and shopfront, carried out in partnership with @lb_southwark . #HeritageAtRisk

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We love your ghost sign submissions! 👻 We've received over 1,000 submissions already to our ghost signs map, which helps us understand more about where these pieces of our past can be found. Get involved and upload your own images and stories here ➡️

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We will object in the strongest terms to current proposals to redevelop London’s Liverpool Street Station. Read our statement. ⬇️

Liverpool Street Station | Historic England

Historic England has objected to current proposals to redevelop London’s Liverpool Street Station.

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Today is #AdaLovelaceDay celebrating women in STEM. It is named after the 'enchantress of numbers'

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Thousands of households were involved in the 'cottage industry' in the 18th and 19th centuries in England. 🧵 Many of the top floors of houses were used as workshops, also known as 'topshops', including this house in Coventry which was used for weaving silk ribbons.

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The Old Wellington Inn and Sinclair’s Oyster Room in Manchester were once a house, built around the mid-16th century. This photograph was taken in 1971 when the building was underpinned and raised to fit the new street level. It was later moved as Shambles Square was developed.

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The Crystal Palace Subway opened #OnThisDay in 1865. As a first step in regenerating Crystal Palace Park in London, the historic Subway is being repaired and restored as a new cultural venue. Find out more ➡️ @cpsubway #HeritageAtRisk

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. @chethamslibrary opened its doors nearly 350 years ago and is the oldest free public reference library in the English speaking world. It holds more than 100,000 volumes of printed books as well as manuscript diaries, letters and deeds #BookLoversDay

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This Phallus is a Roman symbol meaning 'good luck' This graffiti from 207AD was discovered at a quarry near Hadrian's Wall quarry during recording work with archaeologists from @uniofNewcastle

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'This City now doth, like a garment, wear The beauty of the morning; silent, bare' William Wordsworth #NationalPoetryDay

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Today we've launched the Building Stones Database for England, the country's first online searchable tool featuring over 4,000 types of building stone, their uses and sources. Find out more ➡️ 📍 Gisborough Priory, Guisborough, North Yorkshire.

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A new missing piece! 🧩 The Missing Pieces Project invites you to share your pictures and stories of places on the National Heritage List for England. This submission by Robert is of an 18th century Grade II house in Buckinghamshire. 👏 Get involved ➡️

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A remarkable gold pendant on a chain, associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon, has been unveiled by the @britishmuseum . We were happy to support archaeological excavation to help further understand the find. Read more ⬇️

Tudor Jewel Associated With Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon Discovered | Historic England

A gold pendant and chain associated with Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon and discovered by a metal-detectorist, is unveiled at the British Museum.

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Moseley Road Baths in Birmingham are one of England's most complete examples of an Edwardian Bath House. 🏊‍♂️ They are the only Baths in the country built before 1914 to have continuously hosted swimming since they opened. Have you been for a swim in these iconic baths?

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This sewage pumping station in London is a sight to behold. 🤩 Opened #OnThisDay in 1865 by engineer Joseph Bazalgette, Crossness Pumping Station ( @CrossnessET ) is a masterpiece of Victorian engineering.

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We welcome the news of robust enforcement action taken regarding the demolition of the Crooked House. 👏 We have supported @StaffsPolice and @south_staffs Council in their investigations and will continue to do so. ⬇️

Crooked House: Owners of wonky pub ordered to rebuild

An enforcement order requires the building to be built back to what it was prior to the fire.

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Moot Hall is one of the best-preserved Tudor public buildings in England. The Burgess of Aldeburgh built the Hall in the early 16th century at a time when the town was enjoying a notable period of prosperity that lasted around 150 years.

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Hello December ❄️ Rievaulx Abbey, founded in 1132, was the first outpost of the Cistercian Order in the North of England. The Cistercians led a harsher life than earlier monastic orders, believing in the virtue of a life of austerity, prayer and manual labour.

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A rare Roman mosaic and surrounding villa complex have been protected as a Scheduled Monument by @DCMS on our advice 👏 The mosaic is the first in the UK displaying scenes from Homer’s The Iliad, and one of a handful from across Europe. Find out more ➡️

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BREAKING NEWS Researchers in Portsmouth have discovered the bones of an ancient three-headed dog. Staff at Fort Cumberland have named the fangtastic find Cerberus, after the guardian of the underworld, although some colleagues prefer to call him Fluffy.

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We are very sad to hear about the felling of the veteran 300-year-old Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian’s Wall. Historic England is working closely with @northumbriapol , @RuralCrimeNtwk , @NlandNP and @nationaltrust , and we will be visiting the site tomorrow.

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There are an estimated 16,000 villages across England Over 700,000 Britons died in the First World War, yet 53 village communities suffered no fatalities – all those who left for war returned home alive They became known as ‘Thankful Villages'

An Introduction to ‘Thankful Villages’

In the First World War every village saw young people leave to serve their country. Over 700,000 Britons died, yet 53 village communities suffered no fatalities.

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Hands up if you're an Art Nouveau fan. 🙌 The Turkey Café in Leicester opened in 1901. It became a popular meeting place for women to discuss the progress of women’s rights. Explore more of England's beautiful Art Nouveau buildings. ➡️

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As 2021 draws to a close, we are celebrating the 284 sites across the country that have gained protection in the past year. Take a look at some of the highlights from the list, why not find one close to you and pay it a visit?

Historic England Highlights Captivating Heritage Sites Listed in 2021 | Historic England

Highlights from over 400 historic places which have been added to or amended on the National Heritage List for England in 2021.

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💔 Tired of Tinder? 💔 Bored of Bumble? 💔 Had enough of Hinge? 💓 Find the architectural love of your life in less than three minutes 👇 #BuildingsYouLove

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Here, we have a wonderful example of a brick building from the 17th century. 🤩 Church House in Lincolnshire uses a style known as ‘artisan mannerist’, where moulded bricks were used to imitate the Classical style that was becoming popular in larger houses of the time.

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87% of adults agree that ‘finding new uses for historic buildings rather than demolishing them’ is important Our latest report found that people want to secure the future of heritage Read more

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The Grade I @chethamslibrary is nearly 350 years ago and is the oldest free public reference library in the English speaking world. It holds more than 100,000 volumes of printed books as well as manuscript diaries, letters and deeds #LibrariesWeek

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Cabmen's shelters are rare survivors of an ornamental building type specific to the operation of hansom cabs in London. 💚 The Northumberland Avenue cabmen’s shelter was built in 1915 and is one of 13 examples to survive in London – the majority of these are listed.

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Sycamore Gap update 🌳 We've carried out an archaeological appraisal of the damage to Hadrian's Wall and can confirm there are some cracks and fragments broken off from 2 of the facing stones, which we believe have been caused by the felling of the Sycamore tree. 🧵 1/

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This is of serious concern and we will be sending an investigator in this afternoon for a full appraisal

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I know it is younger than 30 years, but I think it is outstanding architecturally, and it is under threat from the architect's sister... #ListEngland

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On this day in 1958 a book announced the arrival of 'a friendly bear from deepest, darkest Peru' at Paddington Station

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The Crystal Palace Subway has today been upgraded to Grade II* The elaborate pedestrian subway is one of the few surviving structures relating to the Crystal Palace

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Postman's Park in the City of London has had its listing upgraded to Grade II* Opening in 1880, it became the location for a memorial to ordinary people who died while saving the lives of others and who might otherwise have been forgotten

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The suffragette Emily Davison was hit by the King's horse on this day in 1913. Her grave reads 'DEEDS NOT WORDS'

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The Grade I Stokesay Castle: the finest and best-preserved fortified medieval manor house in England

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Celebrated for its colourful, glazed tile exterior, the Peveril of the Peak pub in Manchester dates back to the 1820s. 🍻 The pub was remodelled around 1900 and retains its elaborate features including its Art Nouveau stained glass windows, pilasters and wood panelling.

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There’s no skipping leg day in Whitby. 🦵 Next to the iconic 199 steps to Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire is this Grade I Listed cobbled path, also known as Donkey Road. 📷 This photograph was taken in 1954 by Hallam Ashley.

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Look at that symmetry 🤩 The Grade I listed Guildhall in Thaxted, Essex, is thought to date from the early 15th century and was probably built as a moot hall, a civic meeting place.

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Happy #YorkshireDay ! Yorkshire has an amazing variety of beautiful heritage. What’s your favourite place?

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The White Hart Inn, Southwark, was demolished eight years after this photo was taken in 1889. Although the Inn was pulled down, it was immortalised in literature by William Shakespeare in 'Henry VI Part Two' and Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers.' 🍻

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Have you seen this cottage on your travels? 💛 Built around 1750, Canary Cottage at Knarr Farm near Peterborough in Cambridgeshire is a rare surviving example of a mid-18th century fenland cottage. It's thought to have been built shortly after the drainage of the local fens.

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Battersea Power Station opens to the public for the first time today. A true London icon, at its peak it produced a fifth of London’s electricity. ⚡ It is one of the largest brick buildings in Europe. The Boiler House is so vast that St Paul’s Cathedral could fit inside!

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The Blue Bell, a tiny pub in York, hasn't changed much since 1903! 🍻 A drink here is certainly a step back in time. Where's your favourite old pub? 🤔

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Charles Dickens was born on this day in 1812. 🎈 Dickens' 'Old Curiosity Shop' is said to have been inspired by this shop, which he lived near on Portsmouth Street in London. Although this image was taken between 1895 and 1910, the shop is still standing and listed at Grade II*

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The Brontë Parsonage in Yorkshire was home to the three literary sisters Charlotte, Emily and Anne from 1820 onwards. It was in this house that, as children and young adults, the Brontë sisters wrote some of their most famous novels. #BookLoversDay

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Queen's Head Yard in Birmingham was demolished after this photograph was taken in 1875. It's one of over 14 million photographs, drawings, reports, and publications that we hold in the Historic England Archive. Browse our online collection ➡️

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Happy #VEDay ! VE Day was not the end of the Second World War, but the immediate threat to the British Isles was over and 8 May saw scenes of relief and joy. Find out more ➡️

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Devastated to hear terrible news of fire @notredameparis Offering help and advice when needed.

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The K6 telephone kiosk, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, is one of Britain’s most recognisable pieces of industrial design Around 60,000 were installed between 1936 and 1968 and 3,200 are Listed

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The Prince Alfred in Maida Vale, London, dates from the height of the pub boom in the 1890s. It contains lavish fittings and exceptionally well-preserved bar compartments, giving a clear sense of the way pubs would have looked and functioned.

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On this day in 1958 a book announced the arrival of 'a friendly bear from deepest, darkest Peru' at Paddington Station

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#VEDay was not the end of the Second World War, but the immediate threat to the British Isles was over, and 8 May saw scenes of relief and joy. Find out more ➡️

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The Nursemaids’ Tunnel is one of London's earliest surviving pedestrian subways. It was built in 1821 after residents petitioned for a tunnel. The busy road was considered dangerous, especially to children who were often taken to the park by a nursemaid.

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On the evening of 29 December 1940 @StPaulsLondon survived the Blitz This photo, taken by Herbert Mason, was to become one of the most iconic of the Second World War

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Eight reasons to love historic Manchester

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Newly Listed at Grade II: @sainsburys on Camden Road is the first purpose-built supermarket to be added to the List Built to designs by @GrimshawArch it is an excellent example of High Tech architecture

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Remember, remember... 🔥 Described as 'the most picturesque house in Worcestershire', Huddington Court was where the infamous Gunpowder Plot was partially planned.

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Newly Listed at Grade II: 3 and 5 Club Row Weavers’ tenement houses of this type were developed in the 18th Century to serve the Spitalfields' silk industry and these are an extremely rare survival of a house type which was once ubiquitous in the area

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Brick has long been used as a building material in England. 🧱 In the Victorian period, many colourful polychrome bricks were used to create ornate patterning on public buildings, including this former office building in Nottingham. Find out more ➡️

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Built in 1911, the Electric Palace, Harwich, is one of England’s oldest purpose-built cinemas! 🎦 Its elegant original features include an ornate plaster ceiling, ornamental exterior, projection room and the original screen, witness to more than 100 years of cinema history.

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The Oxford Arms Inn in London was originally built in the 16th century and rebuilt following the Great Fire of 1666. It was still occupied when photographed here in 1875 but was threatened by demolition. It was pulled down three years later, making way for a range of new houses.

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Norwich is the UK’s most complete medieval city and is home to many intact, cobbled streets from the period It is also the only English city to have ever been entirely excommunicated by the Pope #HeritageTreasures

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In 1972, Ballingdon Hall, a 16th-century house, was moved 200 yards when the A131 road was improved. Hallam Ashley, a Norfolk-based photographer, recorded the move.

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Alfriston Clergy House in East Sussex was the first building acquired by the @nationaltrust , which was founded #OnThisDay in 1895. This photograph shows the 14th-century building before it was restored in 1898. The building is a rare surviving example of a Wealden hall house.

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In April 1913 two windows at the Old Grammar School were found to have been forced open and a message left on the blackboard 'Two Suffragists have entered here, but charmed with this old-world room, have refrained from their design of destruction.’

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This 1960s Modernist icon stands at 78 metres tall, making it the second tallest building in Sheffield. 🏢 The Grade II* listed Arts Tower is part of the University of Sheffield and is home to the world's largest paternoster lift.

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Happy #InternationalCatDay ! Meet Budge, cat-in-charge at Grade I listed @Nrw_Cathedral 😻 We’d love to see cats that are the boss at heritage sites you’ve visited.

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A collection of Second World War aerial photography has been made accessible to the public for the first time. 📷 The photographs were taken by the United States Army Air Forces Photographic Reconnaissance units in England in 1943 and 1944. See more. ➡️

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Of the 1073 @UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world, 19 are in England Today is #WorldHeritageDay , celebrating these 'sites, places, monuments or buildings of "Outstanding Universal Value" to all humanity' Which sites have you visited?

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Happy #WorldPenguinDay 🐧🐧🐧🐧 Designed by Lubetkin and Tecton, the Penguin Pool at @zsllondonzoo is Grade I listed and is a key symbol of British Modern Movement architecture

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William Shakespeare is believed to have been born here #OnThisDay in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. By the 1840s, it was split into a pub, a butcher’s and a tenement and had severely decayed. Using an early drawing from 1769, it was extensively restored by the Birthplace Trust.

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The Mining Institute is one of Newcastle's finest buildings. Founded in 1852, it was the first professional mining institute in the world and houses the world's largest single collection of mining material.

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Turkish Baths were common in Victorian times, but only several remain, dating back to the 19th century. 💧 The Royal Baths in Harrogate feature walls of vibrant glazed brickwork, arabesque-painted ceilings, and terrazzo floors.

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Buildings must be recycled and reused to help tackle climate change 🌱 Our new report shows that recycling historic buildings is essential to cutting the UK's carbon emissions 🏠 Find out more: #HeritageCounts #HeritageDay

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The architect Leslie Green was born on this day in 1875. He was commissioned to design 50 new underground stations, and developed a distinctive style featuring oxblood-colour tiles. His enormous workload damaged his health and he died aged 33 in Norfolk

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When we think of Christmas, many of us still think of Woolies. Share your memories in the comments below. The first Woolworth's store in England opened in Liverpool in November 1909, and the last closed in January 2009.

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@LocationistUk Hello, thanks for your question. We have recently received applications for listing the Electric Cinema and are considering them carefully.

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Gasworks once brought light and warmth to homes across England. Hundreds of their most prominent landmarks, gasholders, are now being demolished and lost from the landscape forever. We've listed some of the best examples and photographed others before they are gone.