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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.

Use our free or paid-for services to find photos. You can also visit the Historic England Archive and Library in Swindon to do your own research.