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From fantasy to real: touring Tolkien’s Birmingham
Posted on 5th February 2013 by Ben Goodwin
Unless you’ve spent the last few years living in a Smial, you will have noted that the works of J. R. R.…
Winter magic at Stonehenge and how to pick the best moment to visit
Posted on 12th December 2012 by Tim Prevett
In some ways this is a blog post I don’t want to write. It’s a secret I’d like to keep for those…
Discover your house with Heritage Open Days
Posted on 5th November 2012 by Jim Herbert
Looking at deeds, maps and architect's plans can reveal a lot about a property but do they give us its full…
Dig deeper: Top ten archaeological highlights
Posted on 20th August 2012 by Cat Jarman
Across the country there are some excellent opportunities for discovering archaeological gems this September. You…
Hidden heritage
Posted on 27th July 2012 by Louise Rogers
It was at last year’s Heritage Open Days that I realised that a plain building doesn’t really tell…
What buildings tell me about where I live
Posted on 1st December 2011 by Carol Taylor Bruce
All over Britain, there are interesting buildings with a story to tell. Some may appear unassuming at first sight,…
Using’s better than losing!
Posted on 8th September 2011 by Lauren Schofield
To move forward in a positive way, we need to keep an eye on where we are coming from. Learning from the past is a…
How to spot a Georgian building
Posted on 30th August 2011 by Alice Kershaw
Read a Jane Austen novel and you'll be transported back into a scenery of architecture and landscape we today…
Watch out for the gargoyles!...
Posted on 26th August 2011 by Chana James
…And the corbels, columns, and even the odd green man. Yes, I’m talking about the weird and wonderful…
Ten clues to help you identify a Victorian house
Posted on 22nd August 2011 by Alice Kershaw
Seemingly obviously, Victorian houses were built between 1837 and 1901, when Queen Victoria was on the throne.…
