Timeline of Crooked House fire as ‘major questions’ remain over devastating blaze at Britain’s wonkiest pub The Crooked House was recently bought by private buyers for ‘an alternative use’ The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023
Provost of Oxford University college is appointed chair of Historic England Lord Mendoza, the provost of Oriel College, said it was a ‘great honour’ to land the role. The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023
Sutton Hoo steamship hulk in Suffolk gains legal protection The Lady Alice Kenlis was built in 19th century and is ‘important part of our national heritage’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023
Vessel designed by Cutty Sark shipwright gets protected status Hercules Linton designed the iron steamship the Lady Alice Kenlis in 1867 and its remains lie on the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo estate in Suffolk. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
UK experts fear losing access to ice age mammoths Cotswolds site to UAE Archeologists and palaeontologists say legislation needed to protect major finds championed by David Attenborough The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023
Harlow church on Chemical Brothers album cover granted protected status Our Lady of Fatima given Grade II* listing thanks to its innovative design and ‘jewel-like’ interior The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023
History Hit is on the hunt for the best photos of sites that tell a story The Historic Photographer of the Year competition recognizes photographers with a passion for sites from the past Digital Camera World · Aug 2, 2023
Coast to coast: snapshots of Cornwall’s new Tamar valley walk Our photojournalist samples short walks along the new 87-mile route which hugs the border of Cornwall and Devon The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023
Mystery of 2,000-year-old Sicily grave reveals surprising female warrior Researchers say findings are ‘evidence of a leading role for a woman in warfare on Iron Age Scilly’ The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
Isles of Scilly remains are iron age female warrior, scientists say DNA analysis of tooth enamel solves puzzle of 2,000-year-old grave on Bryher that contained sword and mirror The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023
New study solves 2,000-year-old grave mystery The grave is unique in Iron Age western Europe for containing both a mirror and a sword with just one person. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
55 Bishopsgate: New City skyscraper recommended for approval despite fears over St Paul’s views Skyscraper at 55 Bishopsgate would be among tallest in London and the UK if approved Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023
Four rare telephone boxes on London Underground platforms given Grade-II listed status Around 11,000 of the phone boxes were once installed across the UK, but only a small number remain Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023
Four London Underground phone kiosks given Grade II-listed status K8s installed on tube stations between 1968 and 1983 are listed for architectural and historic interest The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Zenger · Jul 16, 2023 Archaeologists Discover 5,000-Year-Old Rock Used For Tool Sharpening The natural boulder known as a polissoir has a dished shiny surface that was used to polish stone axe heads.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 Spotlight on Reynolds review – superficial portraits by a well-connected hack One of his paintings recently sold for £50m – but William Blake was right when he said Reynolds ‘depressed art’, as this show demonstrates all too well
Liverpool Echo · Jul 12, 2023 Historic 'cultural landmark' given important status to protect it for future generations The building is now in the top 6% of buildings in England
Bristol Post · Jul 12, 2023 Answering the Call: The untold history of Caribbean nurses at Bristol’s Glenside Hospital Many of the nurses training and working at the hospital were from the Caribbean who had ‘Answered the Call’ of the British Government after the Second World War
Birmingham Post · Jul 11, 2023 Traditional fish smoker set to expand after major overhaul of iconic building Alfred Enderby set to take on neighbouring building as grant funding secured for second refurbishment project to champion celebrated smoked fish
The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023 RAF proposal to move Dambusters dog’s grave rejected West Lindsey council votes down proposal to relocate dog, named after a racial slur, to Norfolk airbase
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023 RAF Scampton Dambusters dog grave plans to be discussed at extraordinary meeting West Lindsey District Council’s planning committee has been advised to reject an application to exhume the dog’s body.
Chronicle Live · Jul 4, 2023 Newcastle's 'transformational' stadium wish backed by developer next door as club undergo review Newcastle United are exploring the possibility of one day expanding St James' Park and the club can count on the support of the developer who owns a Grade II listed building beside the East Stand
Liverpool Echo · Jun 30, 2023 Historic cricket club building given Grade II listed status Liverpool Cricket Club's pavilion is the oldest surviving pavilion at a first-class cricket ground in the country
Bristol Post · Jun 28, 2023 'Western Harbour' plans need refresh as key substation is listed The 118-year-old building is one of the earliest examples of reinforced concrete in England
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023 Buildings at Cambridge’s Darwin College are granted listed status It was the first college to admit both men and women.