The Most Important Historic Places in England Are Listed
The List includes buildings, battlefields, monuments, parks, gardens, shipwrecks and more.
Look after historic buildings this winter
Whether you live in a listed building, a conservation area or simply an older building, we can give you practical advice on repair and maintenance.
Flooding
Find out how to get started with planning repairs and how to minimise flood damage in historic homes.
After a Flood
Save energy
How to go about making changes to your home to improve its energy efficiency.
Changes can range from low cost easy to install measures that provide a quick pay-back, to more costly complex changes that require careful planning and design.
Living in a listed building
Listing celebrates the architecture and history of buildings in England. Find out how listing affects you as an owner.
Living in a Listed Building
Find out about your home's history
Discovering the history of a house - who lived in it and when it was built - can be a challenging and rewarding experience. It can also be very useful.
Knowing its history, and that of its surroundings, can tell you what's important about it - its significance.
Maintaining an older home
When it comes to looking after an older house, it's very important to carry out regular maintenance in order to prevent expensive repairs at a later date.
All buildings deteriorate with age, but good maintenance will slow that process and keep your home a safe and pleasant place to live.
On the blog: A brief introduction to terraced housing
The terrace is one of the most recognisable styles of housing in England.
Around a quarter of the population live with a neighbour on each side of them in a set of three or more uniformly designed houses, sharing common materials and plan forms.
Save 50% off Historic England Books
Winter Sale! 50% off books at Liverpool University Press. Order before 31 December, using the code WINTER50 at the checkout to take advantage of this offer (postage costs apply).
Support for Heritage During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In this challenging and difficult time, we’re committed to continuing to provide our services and support the heritage sector.
Advice and support for heritage
Lifeline Grants for Culture in all Corners of the Country
The latest round of the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund will protect a further 162 heritage organisations to ensure that jobs and access to heritage in local communities are protected in the months ahead.
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