10 notable blue plaques of London – 4. Oldest surviving blue plaque commemorating a woman… | Exploring London

Much has been made about the dearth of women featured on blue plaques in this 150th year [2016] of the scheme – according to English Heritage, only 13 per cent of the 900 odd blue plaques in London …

Source: 10 notable blue plaques of London – 4. Oldest surviving blue plaque commemorating a woman… | Exploring London

8 Historic London Shopfronts | Heritage Calling

Raven Row, 56 Artillery Lane, London E1

London streets are lined with colourful shops, clamouring for our attention. Many are of considerable age, and have survived for our enjoyment only through careful maintenance by generations of sho…

Source: 8 Historic London Shopfronts | Heritage Calling

War objectors’ graffiti must be saved, says English Heritage

Fragile walls at Richmond Castle bear rare first-hand testimonial from men who refused to serve in first world war…

Source: War objectors’ graffiti must be saved, says English Heritage