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• Newcastle's Grainger Town: An urban renaissance

  15 December 2003

  Describes the evolution of Grainger Town in Newcastle and explains how recent planning initiatives have celebrated and exploited a unique urban landscape and injected new life into it.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• One Great Workshop: The buildings of the Sheffield metal trades

  15 December 2001

  Summarises the history of Sheffield’s metal trades, describes the processes involved and illustrates the special environment produced by the buildings of the industry. Examines the challenges of finding ways to keep these buildings economically viable.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Ordinary Landscapes, Special Places: Anfield, Breckfield and the growth of Liverpool's suburbs

  15 September 2008

  Explores the development of one area of Liverpool’s suburbs, examining the forces that shaped it and explaining the patterns that we see in the landscape today.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Places of Health and Amusement: Liverpool's historic parks and gardens

  15 July 2008

  Explores the legacy of parks in Liverpool from 18th-century open spaces, through the creation of a ‘ribbon of parks’ in the 19th century and to the situation today. Looks at their use and development and how they need to adapt to the 21st century.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Plymouth: Vision of a modern city

  15 June 2011

  Plymouth is the foremost English example of post-war reconstruction, designed by the influential urban planner of the day, Sir Patrick Abercrombie. This book explains the circumstances which led to the development of Abercrombie's Plan, how it was implemented and discusses the conservation issues raised by present-day plans for renewal in Plymouth.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Religion and Place in Leeds

  15 November 2007

  Religious and cultural diversity within Leeds has led to the building of many fine places of worship. This book traces the architectural response to Leeds’ changing faith communities and looks at the history, uses and adaptation of religious buildings.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Religion and Place: Liverpool's historic places of worship

  15 August 2008

  Examines the growth and decline of historic places of worship in Liverpool of all denominations and looks at the challenges facing them as they cope with falling congregations and expensive restoration projects.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Storehouses of Empire: Liverpool's historic warehouses

  15 November 2004

  Liverpool’s development was influenced by its ability to serve a growing national and international trading network; warehouses represent the essential function of the city and this book examines their history, development and current use.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Stourport-on-Severn: Pioneer town of the canal age

  15 July 2007

  Stourport’s canal infrastructure has been a defining element in its development. Stourport’s regeneration depends partly on the protection and presentation of its historic environment and this book celebrates the town’s unique qualities and character.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• The Hat Industry of Luton and its Buildings

  15 October 2013

  This book is an introduction and guide to Luton's hatting industry and to the distinctive and varied character of its buildings.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• The Hoo Peninsula Landscape

  15 November 2015

  Focuses on how the Hoo Peninsula landscape is constantly changing and the factors that have influenced changes in the past.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• The Railway Goods Shed and Warehouse in England

  15 September 2016

  Provides an accessible overview and introduction, and is the first book to be published on this subject.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Weston-super-Mare

  15 March 2019

  This book celebrates Weston's colourful history and heritage.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Weymouth's Seaside Heritage

  15 September 2008

  Describes the colourful story of Weymouth’s seaside history and the buildings and open spaces that survive to illustrate this story. Also demonstrates how the historic environment can play an important part in the future development of the town.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Ramsgate

  21 April 2020

  This wide-ranging, accessible study tells the story of Ramsgate’s rich maritime and seaside heritage.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Stevenage: Pioneering New Town Centre

  15 November 2021

  A study of the pioneering 1950s and ‘60s town centre of Stevenage new town.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Defending Scilly

  15 March 2011

  Details the unique military fortifications on the Scilly Isles, which because of their strategic location and remoteness retain a rich military heritage. Also serves to illustrate the value and vulnerability of the whole country's coastal heritage.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• England's Schools: History, architecture and adaptation

  15 January 2010

  Raises awareness of the wide range of school buildings built in England from the Reformation to the Millennium. Summarises the development of schools and looks at the adaptation of older schools to modern needs and new uses for schools around the country

  Series: Informed Conservation

• English Garden Cities: An introduction

  15 December 2010

  Written by the leading authority in the field, this book tells the story of a major development in England's urban and planning history and provides a timely popular survey of the achievements of the Garden City Movement and the challenge of change.

  Series: Informed Conservation

• Gateshead: Architecture in a changing English urban landscape

  15 August 2004

  Illustrates various aspects of Gateshead’s historic fabric, showing how these combine to give the town a strong sense identity. Offers a plan for informed management of the radical change imminent within the town as it adjusts to the 21st century.

  Series: Informed Conservation