Angela Barnes in the Meeting House at the University of Sussex
Stand-up comedian Angela Barnes takes a nostalgic trip to the Grade II* listed Meeting House at the University of Sussex © Historic England
Stand-up comedian Angela Barnes takes a nostalgic trip to the Grade II* listed Meeting House at the University of Sussex © Historic England

Share Your View of Historic Places by Adding Your Story to the Missing Pieces Project

Today Historic England launches the Missing Pieces Project. We're inviting people to share their pictures and stories of the unique, significant and memorable places on the National Heritage List for England

There are over 400,000 protected places across England to discover. The Missing Pieces Project is all about uncovering their hidden histories and revealing overlooked stories. 

Add your piece of the story

All over England are places with stories to tell: from buildings to battlefields, some on your doorstep, others just a day trip away. Their stories are still being written – and they won’t be complete until you share your side. 

Your view of a place is as unique as you are, so every snapshot and story you add is an important piece of the picture.

And the more pieces of the picture we have, the better we can work together to protect what makes these places special. No single person or organisation knows the whole story of a place. Everyone who visits a place or lives nearby has their own unique piece of the picture. 

There are thousands of unique buildings, monuments, gardens and other places to discover – so wherever you live and wherever you travel, you’re bound to find somewhere nearby with a story to tell. 

Whether you have a connection to a place already or you’re discovering it for the first time, your views add important new pieces to the picture. From phone snaps to scans of vintage photos and architects’ drawings, from memories of holidays, school trips and family events to information about grand openings and transformations, your story helps us to understand what makes these places special and significant.

Be part of the Missing Pieces Project

Create an account and find a list entry to contribute your first missing piece.

Join now

Showing love for favourite places

In our new film we hear from people who are passionate about historic places. 

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