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This talk discusses the stained glass in the windows of the South Transept. Designed by Dunstan Powell in the early 1900s, these window 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.

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.

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).

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.

An exhibition of Archive Photography, telling the story of those who physically built the Cathedral, including workers from the colonies, whose stories are rarely told. Funded by West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative.

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.

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.

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.

Visit Foxlease Park and experience the site's journey through history via the architectural features of our Grade 2* listed Foxlease House and Coach House and surrounds; see features from the Tudor era cottage it once was through to today.

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.

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.

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

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?

Tuck in to our Architecture inspired art and craft activities!

Discover the dark past of Ashridge House, a former monastery used by Henry VIII for his children. This woodland walk explores ancient, uneven ground unsuitable for wheelchairs. Dan would be happy to do a separate date for those with mobility issues.

Rye Meadows is a special wetland site in Ashtead, which is the result of a 14 year programme to enhance the nature conservation value of the Rye Brook and its floodplain and to encourage and protect wildlife.

Display of local history documents, maps and photos. History of community and lives of servicemen in two World Wars. Research of graves in the churchyard and Aston Hall links to Capability Brown. Research into mining fatalities in local collieries.

See the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, the most expensive, & ‘Lawnmowers of the Rich & Famous’ from King Charles & Princess Diana, Queen’s Royal Rock legend Brian May to Top Gear's James May, and many mower!

Enjoy free entry to Avebury Manor Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum on Fri 12 and Sat 13 September. See the annual sculpture exhibition in the colourful Avebury Manor Garden, and learn more about the site's history in the museum or on a tour.

A video series exploring all 250 years of Preston Brook canal tunnel, and the lives of the people who built it and what its existence built

We are pulling back the curtain at Norwich Theatre, revealing the heritage of our building through a History Talk, a display of archival posters, programmes and playbills, and an opportunity to tread the boards on a backstage tour.

Bannock Farm Press is a traditional style jobbing printer from the 1960s. We print using the traditional letterpress method using a variety of presses, with metal type and hot metal typesetting. Visitors will be able to print their own mementoes.

Batley’s Market Square: The Buildings That Tell Our Story

A guided walk around Gloucester to places associated with Beatrix Potter.

Join Alun Pugh, the chairman of the Cemetery Friends on a 90 minute tour. You will hear stories that link the Victorian history of Leeds to the people who are buried there and see the hundreds of Guinea Graves

There's been a church here since 1552, the current building is about to celebrate it's centenary and now we're becoming a minster. Join us on the journey!

During Heritage Open Days, take a fascinating peek behind the usually closed doors in Stourhead House and see what takes place behind the scenes.

Join us at The Corn Hall Diss this Heritage Open Days on a guided tour and discover its hidden heritage.

Explore the evolving gardens full of late colour and watch the harvest grow in the walled garden. Discover the story of the estate in the historic rooms on the ground floor and see the latest art exhibition in the first floor galleries.

Three restored boats on Beverley Beck: visits, tours and boat trips on Mermaid

The historic Guildhall is one of Beverley's best-kept secrets. See the beautiful Georgian courtroom and visit this year's featured exhibition, "Look Up!".

Beverley's famous High School, founded in 1908, opens its doors to show its history, buildings and educational provision.

The most secret of the Minster gardens, rarely open to the public, a real delight.

The ancient Monks Walk Inn, close to Beverley Minster, offers tours as well as refreshments.

An exceptional Georgian house that is rarely open to the public. Great architectural features and an unusual history

The beautiful parish church of many centuries, now celebrating significant restorations with new and acclaimed stone carvings. Come visit the church and see the view of Beverley from the bell tower.

St John of Beverley Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Beverley, built in 1897.

Beverley & East Riding Golf Club is delighted to welcome visitors to view the Anti-Mill together with the Marne clock. The Mill was originally a working mill and visitors can enjoy splendid views over the Westwood towards the racecourse and the town

Guided tour of Sheffield's only Victorian Bath House with a spring-fed plunge pool. Learn about its colourful history, its importance in our city's working-class heritage and the wildlife that call it home.

Enjoy a free tour of the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum.

A little gem of a museum housed in Dereham's oldest domestic building, a row of three thatched cottages that survived a town fire in 1679 and a Zeppelin raid in 1915