From a bridge where the world’s first bungee jump took place, to a village where the first vaccine against smallpox is thought to have been produced, buildings and places across the West Country have witnessed turning points that changed the country and the world. 

As part of a new nationwide campaign, Irreplaceable: A History of England in 100 Places, Historic England, supported by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical, is calling on the public, history groups and experts in the West Country to nominate other places where historic moments have happened. 

The year-long campaign will explore ten categories, from ‘Science and Discovery’ and ‘Homes and Gardens’, to ‘Music and Literature’ and ‘Industry, Trade and Commerce’. 

Each category will focus on ten places which will be chosen from a list of public nominations by expert judges, including Mary Beard, George Clarke, Tristram Hunt, Professor Lord Robert Winston and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. 

The places that make the list will feature in a podcast series and a book, which will be produced as part of the campaign.