Books from Historic England Publishing
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Built to Brew: The History and Heritage of the Brewery
By Lynn F. PearsonBeer has been brewed in England since Neolithic times, and this book combines a thoroughly enjoyable exploration of beer's history and built heritage with new in-depth research into the nuts and bolts of its production.
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Aerofilms: A History of Britain from Above
By James Crawford, Allan Williams, Katy WhitakerBrings together the finest imagery from the unique Aerofilms collection, and tells the fascinating story of the men and women behind the company.
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Cold War: Building for Nuclear Confrontation 1946-1989
By Wayne D. Cocroft, Roger J. C. ThomasThis unique book reflects a project mounted by English Heritage to document the physical remains of Britain's cold war policies, before they are demolished or reused.
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St Paul's Cathedral Before Wren
By John Schofield, Ian M. BettsSt Paul's Cathedral is the City of London's most important monument and historic building.
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England's Maritime Heritage from the Air
By Peter WallerFor almost a century, Aerofilms recorded Britain from the air, and Peter Waller has delved through the Aerofilms archive held by Historic England to explore the country's maritime heritage.
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The Town House in Medieval and Early Modern Bristol
By Roger LeechAn examination of the urban development of Bristol - a town which for much of its history was second only to London in size and importance.
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The Seafront
By Allan BrodieGlitteringly illustrated throughout, the book celebrates the many and diverse aspects of the seafront's history, geography, character, function, and meaning.
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Robert Adam and His Brothers: New Light on Britain's Leading Architectural Family
By Colin ThomThis collection takes a fresh look at architect Robert Adam's work. Perhaps the best known of all British architects, Adam is the only one whose name denotes both a style and an era.
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Alison and Peter Smithson
By Mark CrinsonThis is the first overview of the career of Alison and Peter Smithson, the most controversial yet most widely-influential of post-war architectural practices.
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The Archaeology of Underground Mines and Quarries in England
By John BarnattSome include engine chambers, arched levels, deep shafts, underground canals, drainage soughs, and discarded equipment. This book presents a detailed introduction to the underground mining and quarrying heritage in England.
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A History of England in 100 Places: Irreplaceable
By Philip WilkinsonBeautifully illustrated with archival and contemporary images throughout, this is a unique history of a nation and its landmarks chosen and told by the people of England.
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The English Landscape Garden in Europe
By Michael SymesThis book provides an overview of the extent to which the 18th-century English Landscape Garden spread through Europe and Russia.
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A Glimpse of Heaven: Catholic Churches of England and Wales
By Christopher MartinThis book brings a too-often ignored, and sometimes threatened, part of the nation's heritage to a wider audience.
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Prefabs: A Social and Architectural History
By Elisabeth Blanchet, Sonia ZhuravlyovaResponding to growing public interest in these fast disappearing houses and the communities they fostered, this book recounts residents' first-hand experiences--from the first time they laid eyes on these "little castles" to their attempts ...