Living in a Grade I, Grade II* or Grade II Listed Building
WEBNov 20, 2012 · Some listing records are more detailed than others. Listed buildings come in three categories of 'significance': Grade I for buildings of the highest significance. Grade II* and. Grade II. Most listed building owners are likely to live in a Grade II building as these make up 92% of all listed buildings.
London: The Blitz, September 1940–June 1941 - Historic England
WEBThe end of the Blitz. The Blitz effectively ended in June 1941 when Hitler removed his air forces from Western Europe to take part in the invasion of the Soviet Union. Despite the end of sustained, mass bombing raids, London’s battle against the Luftwaffe was far from over. Between 7 October 1940 and 6 June 1941 almost 28,000 high explosive ...
History of Listing - Historic England
WEBJul 22, 2024 · History of Listing. On this page you can discover the fascinating history of the National Heritage List for England (known as the List, or the NHLE). The story of its development helps to explain the different information you'll find in entries on the NHLE, and why the information in older entries may vary compared to newer entries.
WEB22 Parkside in Wimbledon, London, a Grade II listed house designed by Richard and Su Rogers in 1969. Introduction We’ve put together this guide to answer some of the most
WEBengine and development of steamship technology. Paddle propulsion gradually gave way to the screw propeller, while the introduction of iron, and later steel, hulls eclipsed
Understanding the List Entry - Historic England
WEBJul 12, 2024 · Understanding the List Entry. Updated 12 July 2024. With over 400,000 buildings, landscapes, sites, monuments and more, the entries on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE) vary depending on when they were created, as well as which heritage category they belong to (listing, scheduling etc). Explore this page to understand what ...
From Bethlehem to Bedlam - England's First Mental Institution
WEBIn 1247 the Priory of St Mary of Bethlehem was founded, devoted to healing sick paupers. The small establishment became known as Bethlehem Hospital. Londoners later abbreviated this to 'Bethlem' and often pronounced it 'Bedlam'. Map showing location of Bethlem in Bishopgate – drawn by Anthonis van den …
Aerial Archaeology Mapping Explorer - Historic England
WEBThe Aerial Archaeology Mapping Explorer is a tool that displays archaeology that has been identified, mapped and recorded using aerial photographs and other aerial sources across England. For the first time ever, Historic England has made the results of over 30 years of aerial photograph mapping projects freely available online.
A Guide for Owners of Listed Buildings | Historic England
WEBPublished 15 September 2016. Download. A Guide for Owners of Listed Buildings. (PDF, 3.72 MB) This guide has been put together to answer some of the most commonly asked questions by those who live in or care for listed buildings. So whether you want to know more about the listing process or what to consider when you want to …
The Struggle for Suffrage - Historic England
WEBThe struggle for women's suffrage was a campaign which began in the drawing rooms of London and Manchester in the mid 19th century. The suffrage movement grew out of a growing sense of injustice in the second half of the 19th century that women were denied the vote. The sedate Edwardian tearoom facilitated women's bold fight for freedom.