The Latest Breaking News from Historic England

Playwright Alfred Fagon’s bust among black history memorials given listed status

The tribute of Black British playwright Alfred Fagon is located in St Pauls

Bristol Post · Oct 5, 2022

Playwright Alfred Fagon’s bust among black history memorials given listed status

On the advice of Historic England, two memorials have been added and three amended.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Celebrated Grimsby smokehouse gets £120k heritage overhaul

Alfred Enderby's is synonymous with the port and town

Birmingham Post · Sep 28, 2022

Tenants lined up for Grimsby's Kasbah as conservation projects bear fruit

Six businesses lined up for three renovations as more are added by developer

Birmingham Post · Sep 7, 2022

Sheffield is leading the way on reuse of old department stores

Letter: The decision to list the city’s Cole Brothers store was the right one for both the economy and the climate, say architecture and heritage campaigners

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022

Liverpool site with key role in railway history selected for national protection

Campaigners have wanted the site to have national recognition for more than 40 years

Liverpool Echo · Aug 25, 2022

More department stores in England may be given protected status

Historic England announces review of landmark buildings amid closures as campaigners call for ‘creative reinvention’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022

Mural of "dazzling beauty" vandalised just two weeks before being listed by the government

Made up of painted fresco and mosaic, it depicts the figure of Christ in golds and tans against a dark blue cross and gold mandorla

Manchester Evening News · Aug 21, 2022

Vandalised Mayer-Marton mural in Oldham church given Grade II-listed status

Crucifixion mosaic and fresco saved from destruction after six-year campaign

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022

Business Life: charity initiatives and award wins in the North East

In this week's round-up, we feature stories from the North East England Chamber of Commerce, Parkdean Resorts and The Beacon of Light

Birmingham Post · Aug 10, 2022