Seeking the olden time: popular enthusiasm for history in the nineteenth century
The Office of Works
The "Monumentally Ancient" Act of 1882
The Office of Works takes control 1882-1909
The 1913 Ancient Monuments Act
The Ancient Monuments Branch in inter-war Britain
Creating a national collection 1913-1939
Stonehenge
Aesthetics and philosophy
Inventing the heritage industry
Protection in action 1913-39
Saving Hadrian's Wall: the 1931 act and town planning
Who saves country houses?
War and aftermath 1939-53
Industry and archaeology: the ministry branches out 1953-73
Boom and bust 1970-82.