The Latest Breaking News from Historic England

The piece of oak was discovered lying in peat during the construction of an outbuilding at a property in Berkshire

Developers had planned to demolish the former central police and fire station, which fronts Shakespeare Street, North Church Street and South Sherwood Street, and replace it with a more than 900-bed student scheme

Funding for significant repairs and refurbishments have previously been granted

"This is a gloriously unexpected gem of English architecture, almost miraculously intact"

Harewood Castle can be hard to find, but is brilliant to see

Historic England’s archaeological pilot aims to improve mental health and confidence of young people with challenges

“We hope the trail will inspire pupils to make a connection with the fascinating history surrounding them and to understand how these buildings and places relate to the story of Salford.”

The inside was barely recognizable. Doors, panels, bathrooms, kitchens and floors had been torn out. 

The Caton family were left distraught after buying their dream home for £1.5m - as the previous owner stripped it and took items with them as they vacated the Grade-II listed property