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History of Cirencester Amphitheatre

A brief history and description of Cirencester Amphitheatre, used for public games and later turned into a temporary fortress.

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Blue plaque for Sir Robert Hunter

English Heritage has commemorated Sir Robert Hunter, co-founder and first Chairman of the National Trust, with a blue plaque at his Battersea home

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Rare portrait of Kenwood Architect, James Adam, on display

A painting not seen in almost 150 years is being loaned to English Heritage for temporary display at Kenwood from 7th September 2015 to 4th January 2016.

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send us your old stonehenge snaps

Families recreate decades-old photos taken at Stonehenge as the ancient monument celebrates 100 years of belonging to the nation.

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Help Us Save England's Wall Paintings

With irreplaceable centuries-old paintings at risk, English Heritage is appealing for donations to conserve our country’s painted history.

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English Heritage calls for More Blue Plaques for Scientists

The call comes as the charity unveils a blue plaque for Physicist and 'Champion of Science', Abdus Salam

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The ‘Osborne Style’: From Naples to Melbourne

How Osborne House’s Italianate design – the inspiration of Prince Albert – came to be imitated in public buildings throughout the British Empire.

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John Thelwall honoured with English Heritage blue plaque

John Thelwall (1764-1834), political orator, writer and elocutionist, has today (24 May) been commemorated with an English Heritage Blue Plaque.

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ENGLISH HERITAGE WANT MORE BLUE PLAQUES FOR WOMEN

English Heritage wants to address the imbalance of men and women represented in its London blue plaques scheme.

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English Heritage receives £2.5m donation for new Tintagel Castle footbridge

English Heritage has received a £2.5m donation from Julia and Hans Rausing towards the forthcoming footbridge at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, the charity announced today (Tuesday 19 February). Opening in summer 2019, the new footbridge will help people to better understand the dramatic Cornish castle, improve access, and help to preserve and conserve Tintagel’s archaeology and ecology.