
Featured collections
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Picturing Lockdown Collection
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A unique collection including photos from members of the public documenting their experiences of one week in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Great Stink - How the Victorians Transformed London to Solve the Problem of Waste
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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.
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John Laing Photographic Collection
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The John Laing collection provides a unique insight into the origins of iconic British buildings and the human effort that went into building them.
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The Rise of the Shopping Centre
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This exploration looks at five shopping centres built by the Laing company, back when they were a favourite leisure destination for many people.
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Our other collections
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England's Places
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Discover photos of English cities, towns and villages from the Architectural Red Box Collection.
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Aerial Photo Explorer
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Our collection of aerial photographs contains over 6 million images, covering the whole of England.
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Over 9 million historical photos
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Details of our photography collections held in the public Historic England Archive.
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Can't Find a Photo You Want?
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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.
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