The architecture of England is the architecture of the historic Kingdom of England up to 1707, and of England since then, but is deemed to include buildings created under English influence or by English architects in other parts of the world, particularly in the English overseas possessions and the later British Empire, which developed into the ...

2022年8月25日 · Traditional buildings made from local materials are known as vernacular architecture. They are typically not designed by architects or built for high-status occupants. A family outside housing built for workers in Darshill, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, photographed around 1910. © Historic England Archive.

The architecture of the United Kingdom, or British architecture, consists of a combination of architectural styles, dating as far back to Roman architecture, to the present day 21st century contemporary.

2025年2月12日 · The European Renaissance influenced the buildings of Christopher Wren, yet his many London churches seem essentially English; though Wren’s work was derided as old-fashioned when he was alive, the buildings are now considered among England’s greatest architectural accomplishments.

2011年3月29日 · From the Middle Ages to the 20th century, what are the influences and movements that have shaped the changing face of British architecture? Architecture is about evolution, not revolution.

For more than a century after the Battle of Hastings, all substantial stone buildings in England were built in the Romanesque style. Known in the British Isles as Norman, it is a direct descendant of late Roman architecture. It was superseded from the later 12th century by a new style – the Gothic.

Most early medieval buildings were constructed mainly using wood, but this tradition left its mark on later stone-built churches. The early medieval period produced many examples of highly distinctive art of world-class significance.

From Tudor timber-framed houses to the symmetrical elegance of early Renaissance-inspired designs, every building tells a story of ambition and adaptation. In this article, we’ll explore the defining elements of 16th-century English architecture, its global influences, and the craftsmanship that still captivates us today.

In Britain, the architectural house styles are categorised according to the key time periods in English history. This post will be exploring the evolution of British architectural house styles from the Tudor period to modern day with the help of some handy illustrations.

The story of English architecture, from prehistoric monuments to the 20th century, covering the evolution of period styles and major buildings to visit in England.