Historic England
Protecting the heritage that matters to us all, so it lives on and is loved for longer.
From the extraordinary to the everyday, our historic places and spaces matter – to you, to us, to the nation. From community centres to cathedrals, homes to high streets, markets to mills – they are the places we all choose to hold onto, the legacy we want to pass on and the stories we continue to tell.
That’s why at Historic England we work together with people and organisations across England, to discover, protect and bring new life to our shared historic environment. Providing advice, knowledge, support and services, so the history that surrounds us all, lives on and is loved for longer.
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Stanley Halls in South Norwood was built by the inventor William Stanley. ➡️ https://youtu.be/es4YO60YmNs
Today, the building is home to Stanley Arts, one of the area's premier arts and performance venues.
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The Rooswijk shipwreck was discovered in 2005 off the Kent coast. 🚢 ➡️ https://youtu.be/ytaNnO9aTzE
The Rooswijk was a trade ship built in 1737. It set sail on its first successful voyage to Batavia (modern-day Jakarta in Indonesia) in October 1737.
The ship sank after hitting a fierce storm, with the loss of all 237 members of the crew.
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Halifax is a town steeped in working-class sporting history. 🥊 ➡️ https://youtu.be/hh2r3OvSli8
In 2022, we awarded the arts organisation Verd de Gris funding through the Everyday Heritage Grants programme to celebrate the culture of boxing clubs around Halifax.
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In 1895, the first public women's football match was held in London. ⚽ ➡️ https://youtu.be/X90848RHUpU
More than 11,000 fans travelled to watch the game between 'North' and 'South'.
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Ghost signs are spooky remains of a hidden past. 👻 ➡️ https://youtu.be/Ds1LbCHSlxQ
Ghost signs are old hand-painted advertising signs preserved on buildings that have since changed their identity.
Once you’re looking for ghost signs, you’ll find they are frequently hidden in plain sight.
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We visit Chatham Intra, an area linking the historic settlements of Chatham and Rochester in Kent. ➡️ https://youtu.be/Eyr7atXm_KQ
The Ship Inn in Rochester appears to have acquired its present name by the end of the 18th century.
It was once connected to the nearby brewery on Hulkes Lane, which relied upon local public houses to sell its products throughout its working life.
The Inn is considered one of the earliest LGBTQ+ venues in the country. Since the 1970s, the pub has been a home for the community after landlord Don Rose offered a room for the Medway Gay Switchboard to operate from. Keys were also given to locals who found themselves in need of refuge.
Over the years, the pub has welcomed the likes of Barbara Windsor, Jo Brand, Tom Robinson and Doris Troy.
Read the story of Intra high street in 6 places. ➡️ bit.ly/3UhharW
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Watch how the much loved Crystal Palace Dinosaurs have been conserved. ➡️ https://youtu.be/RlTB5ZfkGQk 🦕 🐊 🦖
Though the dinosaurs still stand, London's Crystal Palace burnt down on this day in 1936. From the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park to its final demise, the Palace was one of the world’s most inspiring buildings.
Take a look inside the Crystal Palace with photos from our archive. ➡️ bit.ly/3gwL4L2
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A multi million pound conservation project to rescue England's oldest lido has been completed. 🏊
Swimmers have been welcomed back to Cleveland Pools in Bath, Somerset, for the first time in 40 years. Watch our short video ➡️ youtube.com/shorts/uZ4j-LdRBEI
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Follow us LIVE from @StPaulsLondon for #WhereLightFalls, a spectacular installation of light, history and poetry!
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