Sadly, as of June 2026, this group is no longer running. It had been in existence since 2018 and this page provides links to online resources the group made use of.
We are always looking for new Group Leaders. If you feel you could re-start this group and act as Group Leader, please get in touch with the Groups Coordinator using the button below.
Hello and wecome, if you have clicked here it possibly means you have an interest in looking at buildings around you. You don't need any prior knowledge. You might wonder Why, How, When, Who or just think you would like to know more. We have a few spaces at the moment, so click the link above, send us a message, then come and join us.
This group was previously known as A History of British Buildings, but having reached the 1950's, we then looked at more recent buildings and their architects in various countries.
Sometimes we explore the use of new materials, new technologies, design influences, politics, economic conditions and changing fashions.
All members of the group are encouraged to contribute to meetings
General Resources
www.Historic-uk.com Timeline of Historical Events
Gresham College Simon Thurley all on Youtube
| Gresham College has many lectures on a variety of subjects, not just architecture. Simon Thurley was head of English Heritage. I found these lectures very useful when I first began running this course. |
English Architecture
1) Making England in the Shadow of Rome 410-1130
2) Reaching for Heaven 1130-1300
3) Exuberance to Crisis 1300 -1408
4) Coming of Age 1408-1530
5) The End of the Old World Order 1530-1650
6) The Rise of Consensus 1650-1760
7) Engine House 1760-1830
8) On Top of the World 1830-1914
Anglo Saxon on Youtube
1) The Anglo-Saxon church at Barton-upon-Humber.
2) John Vigar looks at Saxon Architecture
3) West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village introductory video full version
4) Reforming the Church in Anglo-Saxon England
5) How Christianity changed Mercia History West Midlands
6) Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms | Claire Breay, Simon Keynes, Joanna Story | Talks at Google
Norman Conquest
The Norman Conquest Timelines TV
Timelines TV — Andrew Chater (This link should take you to an explanation about Timelines TV. Timelines.tv reversions the material in modular form across three parallel timelines: Use your cursor to move backwards and forwards in time.
The PURPLE timeline covers Social History - the story of our changing lives.
The BROWN timeline covers Political History - the story of rulers and ruled, from feudal tyranny to the dawn of democracy.
The GREEN timeline covers Imperial History - the story of the formation of the UK, and the rise and fall of the British Empire.)
5 Romanesque Architecture & Decor prof Lynne Porter
Historia Education securing his kingdom
1 Castles,
