North West Highlights

Find out what's happening in the local historic environment throughout the North West.

Pioneering Peel Park Protected and Joseph Brotherton Statue Listed
One of the first free municipal public parks in a major industrial city and a statue of Joseph Brotherton MP have been listed at Grade II by DCMS.
Heritage at Risk in the North West Revealed
3 sites have been saved and 6 sites added to the Heritage at Risk Register 2023 in the North West of England.
Rare Travellers’ Rest Stones in North of England Listed
Designed by a doctor 160 years ago, they created the perfect seat for migrant workers travelling on foot for seasonal agricultural work in the 1860s.
Wallasey Town Hall Upgraded from Grade II to Grade II*
Wallasey Town Hall has been upgraded from Grade II to Grade II* by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport following Historic England's advice
Liverpool Cricket Club Listed at Grade II
The Club's main pavilion has been listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) following advice from Historic England.
New Excavations at Birdoswald Roman Fort Poised to Unearth Fresh Insights About Life on Hadrian’s Wall
The largest expanse under excavation at Birdoswald since the 1990s, giving researchers a remarkable glimpse of daily life on the frontier.
Heritage at Risk in the North West Revealed
10 sites have been saved and 10 sites have been added to the Heritage at Risk Register 2022 in the North West.
Grants for Conservation Area Regeneration Plans Across the North West
Applying to Historic England for funding towards the cost of preparing plans to frame and guide conservation area regeneration.
Heritage at Risk in the North West Revealed
There was good progress last year at Rochdale Town Centre Conservation Area, Tyldesley Town Centre Conservation Area and Warwick Bridge Corn Mill.
New Partnership Transforming Research on Hadrian’s Wall and Delivering ‘Next Generation’ Archaeological Training
Historic England, Newcastle University and English Heritage have launched a major new archaeological excavation at the site of Birdoswald Roman Fort.
New Research Reveals Legacy of State-Owned Pubs, Introduced to Prevent Excessive Drinking During the First World War
The state-run “Carlisle Experiment” ran for 57 years (1916 - 1973), involving more than 400 public houses across Carlisle, Enfield and Cromarty Firth.
Regenerating Brierfield Mills: An MP’s eye-view
Over the last decade, Andrew Stephenson MP has been heavily involved in the regeneration of the huge Brierfield Mills site.
The Most Captivating Sites in the North West Listed During 2020
Historic England celebrates the 58 sites in the North West that gained protection when they were added to the National Heritage List during 2020.
Heritage at Risk in the North West Revealed
The Heritage at Risk Register provides an annual snapshot of the health of the most valued historic places, and those most at risk of being lost.
Historic England Selects Knowsley Junior School in Oldham for New Heritage Award
Knowsley Junior School in Oldham has been selected for a Champion Heritage School Award for its commitment and excellence in teaching local heritage.
Liverpool Philharmonic Pub Becomes Grade I Listed
News of listing upgrades to historic public houses, ranging from an opulent Victorian example in Liverpool to quaint west country village pubs.
Cumbrian Medieval Tower Houses
Cumbria has a rich heritage of medieval fortified 'tower houses'. Those at Burneside Hall and Gleaston Castle in Cumbria have long been at risk.
Upper Brook Street Chapel
A decade ago, this former Grade II* listed Unitarian chapel was abandoned, unloved and in need of divine intervention.
Saving Salt Heritage
Historic England is funding a condition survey of Murgatroyd's Brine Works as well as urgent repairs to make the site safe.
Enriching The List, Enriching Learning
School children in Oldham investigated local heritage before creating art work which was added to the National Heritage List for England.
Liverpool’s Musical Landscapes
New book from Historic England covers Liverpool's musical heritage.
The vision for the Rochdale Heritage Action Zone
The vision for Rochdale is to transform a failing, retail dominated street into a vibrant area of mixed-use development that celebrates heritage.
Traditional Building Skills in the North West
Historic England North West is promoting training in traditional building skills.
Historic Pub Walks in North West England
Enjoy one of our historic pub walks and satisfy your thirst for understanding the pubs you love in Manchester, Liverpool, Chester or Stockport.
Mills of the North
Textile mills once defined the North of England’s landscape. Sadly, the North’s historic mills are rapidly being lost.