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'Ruins and Monuments' is an ongoing project that combines photography with graphic work and paintings

Join us for a talk that discusses the stained glass in the windows of the South Transept. Designed by Dunstan Powell in the early 1900s, these windows depict a wide variety of subjects, from the Old and New Testament, as well as from English history.

Come and see one of Norwich’s ‘hidden gems’ where outdoor bowls has been played for 155 years. Active club in delightful garden setting with an interesting thatched summer house.

A Dialect Tour of The British Isles and Further Afield by Dr Charlie Haylock for Heritage Open Days

Following World Suicide Prevention Day, this event combines talks and tours to explore Princess Irene Duleep Singh’s tragic life (d.1926) and how attitudes to mental health have evolved over the past century — through history, law, and royal legacy.

In 1918, an outraged British public learned that the War dead would not be repatriated. With overseas cemeteries being constructed, “To whom”, they asked, “Do the Dead belong?”

Come and explore the historic Poetry House and be part of re-imagining its future.

This small exhibition explores the owners and lives of some of these objects, which were used for celebration by the public in both Civic and Church settings.

Against the backdrop of Nottingham City Museums & Galleries stores, items of architectural significance will be highlighted, including architectural models, all referenced to our 3D topographical models of the city centre in 1830 and 1960.

You are invited to a 'behind the scenes' tour of The Point - our Grade II Listed Building on South Parade, Doncaster.

Thornborough’s Southern Henge was built by our Neolithic Ancestors and is set within an ancient landscape dating back over 6,000 years. This tour takes you on a voyage back in time describing how the henge was built and why it is so significant.

A virtual tour of this iconic Chelmsford building built in the 1970s.

A Virtual Tour of Sandon School in Great Baddow.

A virtual tour of the Regent Theatre in Chelmsford

Take a virtual tour around the village of Sandon in Essex.

A Heritage Walk in the Park covering the history of the first People's Park in Newcastle, its setting in the Leazes Conservation Area and some of its flora & fauna

A Walk in the Past: Berkhamsted Place A successor to the castle. Tour includes the surviving servants quarter, kitchen garden with Victorian vinery and the awesome Great Barn, the largest in Herts!

A small exhibition to share what we know of the personal, social and spiritual concerns that connected the first Black Anglican Bishop, Samuel Ajayi Crowther (c. 1809 – 31 December 1891) and Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Baronet (1787-1871).

An opportunity to be shown around the museum by the curator.

A guided tour of the Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre. This tour will look at the heritage of the building as a pump station and then as its development into a theatre and arts centre.

A guided walk along Ballygate, one of Beccles' ancient streets.

The Lower Don Valley was the powerhouse of Sheffield's heavy steel industry and Attercliffe was where its workers lived. Though many buildings have disappeared what remains is a fascinating insight into the life of a once-thriving community.

Pubs to barbers, outfitters to book shops - discover the shops of yesterday's Aylsham through the windows of the shops today's Aylsham. Some of shops are displaying photos of their shops from the past. Pick up a trail to find them all.

Discover authentic Victorian streets and childhood toys in this Leeds history museum. Explore our temporary exhibitions titled Storytime and Literature in Leeds: Prose, Poetry and Plays.

Experience and learn about the unique architecture of the Grade II listed Carnegie library that has been central to the town since 1908.

Ackworth School is a collection of Grade I, II* & II listed buildings.

Over half a million Sikhs, Hindu’s and Muslims came to Britain because of the upheaval of Partition, the promise of economic opportunities and a safer life.

Guided tours of Aizlewood's Mill and much of the historical flour milling equipment on show.

Discover how Alchemy transforms waste from the lead industry into bright blues and greens that grace stately homes in the workshops of the Colour Makers House, rebuilt in 1677.

Come along to Moat Farm at Malswick, near Newent, where wood has been King as a building material since mediaeval times. See what a difference the use of wood can become in your plans for the future. Meet the team and enjoy vegan refreshments.

THERE was a church with a priest at Hessle at the time of the Domesday Book (1086). The oldest parts of this Grade I listed church go back to the 12th-century.

All Saints Church will be open from 1000 until 1700 on Saturday, 13th September, followed by a Service of Celebration. On Sunday, 14th September, we will have Morning Worship as normal, and the Church will be open for the rest of the day until 5.00pm.

Visitors can enjoy the grandeur and beauty of the only elliptical church in England, whilst being guided through its history.

Discover All Saints Church, Strelley, this Heritage Open Days festival.Refreshments available or bring a picnic and enjoy the surroundings. The event this year coincides with our own Church Exhibition "Olde Strelley"

A week of Open Days of this important Dorset church.

Gilbert Scott's final church , in the Gothic Revival Style. Built as a Memorial Church To Walter Hook , The great 19th century church builder and Vicar of Leeds.

Come and explore the beautiful gardens and house at Anglesey Abbey. See riots of colour in the dahlia border and dive into the world of 20th-century men’s fashion and bespoke tailoring in a new menswear exhibition in the house.

Anna Sewell House in Great Yarmouth is the birthplace of the Black Beauty Author Anna Sewell. Redwings Horse Sanctuary took on guardianship of this special building in 2022.

Free tour of Arbeia Roman Fort.

Join us for a walking tour exploring the design and history of a selection of the University's architectural gems dating from the 18th Century to the present day.

A brief talk at Shrewsbury Drapers Hall will describe the background to the decoration and ornamentation elements of the Shrewsbury school or style of carpentry. A short walk will follow and visit buildings displaying many of these elements

An Exhibition of photographs from our Heritage Photography Competition - this year, the theme is architecture.

Explore the story behind One Station Hill, the tallest building in Reading, through an exclusive architectural tour, an in-depth public talk, and a visual exhibition that traces the journey from concept to construction.

Join us for a guided walk around the historic houses and gardens on University Park.

An online exhibition by Pontefract Art Club showing the architecture and buildings of Pontefract.

Discover something every day with a daily Facebook page looking at aspects of Architecture around Red House

Reading Library's Local Studies Collection holds all sorts of resources relating to architecture in the town, and this film will look at some of these.

The collections of Norwich Printing Museum will be on display at Blickling Hall, while Student Residents will create new printed artworks, and visitors can print a special Keepsake, around the theme of Architecture.

Enjoy a behind the scenes look at the Museum archive.

Have you ever wondered how we look after your history? Come visit Buckinghamshire Archives where we'll take you behind the scenes to see our strongrooms in this guided tour. From gossiping priests to royal charters, who knows what you'll discover?