The Latest Breaking News from Historic England

Vandalism on rise at historic English sites amid cost of living crisis – report

Graffiti at medieval church and removal of York stone from bridge among incidents cited

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024

Fate of precious Henry VIII stained glass in dispute as ‘haunted house’ auction halted at last minute

Intervention by conservationists halts sale of 1530s roundel from Grade-I listed manor, created to celebrate king’s union with Anne Boleyn

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024

Working-class history worth singing about

Letters: Lauren Collier says there is a public appetite for learning about working-class history. And Austen Lynch argues that folk ballads carry the voice of ‘history from below’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024

Developer gets green light to turn abandoned £23m Grade-II listed hotel opposite Hyde Park into apartments

The Averard Hotel opened on Lancaster Gate in the Roaring Twenties but has sat empty for 15 years – until now

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024

Replacing Westminster gas lamps with LED replicas would be 'cultural vandalism', say Tory MPs

There are almost 100 gas lamps in London which could be replaced with more eco friendly replicas

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024

AI to help churches and castles fight wave of graffiti and vandalism

The systems can learn the artists’ style, choice of colours and where they buy their paint

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2023

UK's Iconic King's College Chapel Gets Controversial Solar Makeover

High above the historic streets of Cambridge in eastern England, the installation of solar panels atop King's College Chapel, the world-famous university's most recognisable landmark, has stirred excitement -- and controversy.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023

Boat-shaped church and radar station among English heritage list newcomers

Historic England highlights ‘remarkable gems’ among 227 places added to national list in 2023

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Hopes for future of iconic Sycamore Gap Tree renewed

There was a national outcry when the iconic tree was felled overnight in September

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Alexandra Palace given £550,000 by Historic England to revamp derelict offices

The historic building is being restored to its former glory in a long term project

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023