Historic houses

Site of first smallpox vaccinations to reopen after restoration work

Temple of Vaccinia at Dr Jenner’s House museum was added to the Heritage at Risk Register last year

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We must better articulate historic houses’ public value

Civic ownership affords the opportunity to highlight their unique benefits, says David Hopes

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Opening our minds has made Leighton House relevant

We try and balance the ‘hush of history with the buzz of life’, says Daniel Robbins

New report highlights ongoing risk of repair backlog at historic houses

Sector faces £2bn bill despite the impact of 2020’s Culture Recovery Fund

Q&A | ‘Queer stories in historic houses can still feel contested’

Indigo Dunphy-Smith discusses a new tool exploring LGBTQ+ themes in historic houses

New toolkit provides advice on integrating queer narratives in heritage spaces

Free resource advises heritage workers on how to explore LGBTQ+ themes in historic sites

One day in April | Preston Manor, Brighton

Rebecca Atkinson travels back to 1912 in a visit to the reopened Preston Manor in Brighton

Preston Manor to reopen with Downton Abbey-style immersive experience

Brighton's historic house has been closed since the Covid pandemic

What is the role of the country house in the 21st century?

Historic estates must evolve with the times while remaining authentic, says Jane Marriott

Historic houses | Staying relevant in a changing world

Stately homes face many challenges, not least how they appeal to today’s visitors, but they are responding with sensitivity and inventiveness, writes Juliana Gilling