The Latest Breaking News from Historic England

Scientists confirm identity of 17th century Dutch warship off coast of England

The Klein Hollandia was previously referred to as the ‘Unknown Wreck off Eastbourne’.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

£2.4m Hull city centre Burton building transformation gets big backing as plans passed

Upper floors of prominent Art Deco building to be converted for office use as retail or restaurant eyed for street level

Birmingham Post · Jan 26, 2023

Woman reunited with statue after decades as first public artworks of black people return

Statues believed to be the first public artworks of black people in England have returned to Brixton rail station after they were initially unveiled 35 years ago

Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2023

Bursaries launched to help get North East young people into archaeology on Hadrian's Wall

Historic England has given the Vindolanda Trust £10,000 to get young people from Tyne and Wear and Northumberland involved in the fort's excavations

Chronicle Live · Jan 4, 2023

Research reveals landmark County Durham railway coal drops were a 'world first'

New research has been carried out at Shildon on the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR), which opened in 1825 as the world’s first steam-hauled public railway

Chronicle Live · Dec 29, 2022

The beautiful Greater Manchester buildings we must save in 2023

In 2023 it is hoped several architectural gems across Greater Manchester can be restored, and put to good use

Manchester Evening News · Dec 26, 2022

Rishi Sunak appoints Historic England chair Sir Laurie Magnus to fill ethics adviser role

He will serve as the Prime Minister’s new independent adviser on ministers’ interests, Downing Street has said

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022

Weddings and funerals spoilt by gang that targeted churches

Criminals spent 'hours' digging up historic paving slabs before selling them on for more than £100k

Liverpool Echo · Dec 22, 2022

Greater Manchester gang toured the North West stealing historic stone from churches... leaving a bride to walk down a 'dirt path' and pallbearers carrying coffins having to 'tread carefully'

Jason Perry as well as brothers Connor Lipinski and Owen Lipinski were involved in the plot

Manchester Evening News · Dec 22, 2022

Kingsweston Iron Bridge could finally reopen after repairs recommended for approval

Restoration of the bridge has been delayed for several years

Bristol Post · Dec 16, 2022