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The Great Stink - How the Victorians Transformed London to Solve the Problem of Waste

In 1858 the stench of the Thames overwhelmed London. The ‘Great Stink’ brought the city to its knees. The solution changed its landscape forever.

A unique collection including photos from members of the public documenting their experiences of one week in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The John Laing collection provides a unique insight into the origins of iconic British buildings and the human effort that went into building them.

Discover England’s public conveniences and their history. Uncover some surprising discrimination; and browse galleries of opulence and dilapidation.

Discover photos of English cities, towns and villages from the Architectural Red Box Collection.

Our collection of aerial photographs contains over 4 million images, covering the whole of England.

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