Mail Rail

One of London’s newest museums offers you the chance to take a ride under the bustling streets of the capital. You wouldn’t know it, but …

Hans Egede Shipwreck

Hans Egede Shipwreck – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA What would be a seemingly insignificant shipwreck actually actually has a fascinating history. Dutch-built ship ‘Hans …

Carby House, Victoria Avenue, Southend

Victoria Avenue in Southend began to be developed in the post-war period as a centre for tall brutalist offices and civic buildings. These remained largely …

Behind Lakeside Shopping Centre

Pictured above is the planned lake hotel artist’s impression, original pre-2005 Lakeside logo, the new Intu facade c.2013, and construction of the centre c.1993. Although this …

Old Leigh Heritage

The original Leigh settlement was the riverside ‘old town’ which appeared in the Middle Ages. Its narrow cobbled pre-motorcar streets and confined below-mainland position mean …

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