National Blue Plaque Scheme
The national blue plaque scheme has awarded its first blue plaque to Daphne Steele, who became the first Black matron in the National Health Service in 1964.
Historic England is running the new national blue plaque scheme on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), celebrating people who have contributed significantly and positively to human welfare or happiness.
The National Heritage List for England
Search the National Heritage List for England to find listed buildings, battlefields, monuments, parks, gardens, shipwrecks and more.
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Heritage is for everyone
Welcome to your Historic England. Home to stories about incredible people.
Find new routes into careers in the heritage sector with traditional skills programmes
Find new routes into careers in the heritage sector with traditional skills programmes
Explore a range of training schemes that develop the understanding and practical skills needed to work on traditional (pre-1919) and historic buildings and gardens.
Find out how to take partMeet our Young Advisers
Meet our Young Advisers
Our Young Advisers are a group of 11 young people from across the country. They’re at the heart of our efforts to engage more young people with England’s heritage.
Discover moreDevelop skills for a career in heritage, at a pace that suits you
Develop skills for a career in heritage, at a pace that suits you
Access training when and where suits you best, with our courses delivered primarily through e-learning.
Develop your skillsWomen's histories
Women's histories
Women's achievements and experiences have left a deep impression on the historic environment. Now they've been highlighted to reveal a host of fascinating and inspirational stories.
Read about incredible womenDeveloping an Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Strategy
Developing an Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Strategy
Find out more about Historic England's approach and get advice on developing an inclusive strategy for your organisation.
Learn moreThe Story of LGBTQ+ Activism in Lancaster and Morecambe
The Story of LGBTQ+ Activism in Lancaster and Morecambe
The towns of Lancaster and Morecambe have been forerunners in LGBTQ+ activism and recreation in the North of England since the 1970s.
Learn moreUnlocking the potential of high streets
Historic England is helping to deliver schemes at more than 60 high streets across England that will transform and restore disused and dilapidated buildings into new homes, shops, work places and community spaces, restoring local historic character and improving public realm.
Tackling climate change
We’re facing a global climate crisis. Historic England recognises the need for urgent action and is committed to achieving net zero. We are researching and advising how the historic environment can positively contribute to overall global sustainability.
Latest News
Historic England’s 4-year High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme has unlocked the potential of 67 historic high streets across England.
Extent of Heritage and Cultural Property Crime in England Revealed
New research funded by Historic England identifies the range of active and emerging threats to the historic environment.
New Funding to Uncover and Celebrate Working Class Heritage
Historic England's Everyday Heritage Grant programme is funding 56 new projects across the nation, telling the stories of working class heritage.
Listing Protection for Westminster Gas Lamps
4 historic gas lamps in Covent Garden, London have been listed at Grade II.