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From great medieval queens to nurses in the First World War, the role of women throughout English history has often been overlooked. Here we highlight some of their stories – not only the women who achieved high status and success, but also those who remain largely unnamed in history, and who have quietly shaped our way of life today.
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Sir Arthur Harris was a senior officer throughout the Second World War, most notably in charge of the RAF’s Bomber Command (1942–6). Faith Winter’s statue of Harris was erected outside St Clement Danes Church in 1992 as a memorial to him and over 55,000 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives in the war.
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Use this gallery to explore all the public London statues in the care of English Heritage. They represent various individuals throughout British history including monarchs, from Charles I to Edward VII, nursing heroes Edith Cavell and Florence Nightingale, and explorers Sir John Franklin and Captain Scott.
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English Heritage looks after over 40 public statues and monuments across the capital including London's oldest bronze statue of Charles I, national war memorials such as the Cenotaph and statues commemorating individuals like Florence Nightingale and Sidney Herbert. Use these pages to explore their history.
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Coronations: what to look out for
We’ve chosen a selection of people and objects to look out for in King Charles III’s coronation on 6 May 2023. Read about the key part they play in the coronation ceremony, and the history behind these important English traditions.
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In this blog we’re exploring the stories of five of the most brutal sieges in England’s history. Find out which northern fortress never fell to the Scots, learn about the Roundhead leader who survived a 200ft fall only to die in battle, and discover how bad weather can scupper siege weapons.
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Maiden Castle is one of Europe’s largest and most impressive Iron Age hillforts, covering an area larger than 50 football pitches. At its peak, hundreds of people lived here.
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Founded in 1169, Lanercost Priory lay in the turbulent and violent border region between England and Scotland, which was to dictate its fortunes over the next 400 years.
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Restormel Castle is one of the most remarkable castles in Britain. Built in the late 13th century, the present circular structure was a residence and hunting establishment for the earls and dukes of Cornwall.