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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.

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

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

This exploration looks at five shopping centres built by the Laing company, back when they were a favourite leisure destination for many people.

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

Our collection of aerial photographs contains over 6 million images, covering the whole of England.

Details of our photography collections held in the public Historic England Archive.

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.

Choose images for framed prints, canvases, mugs, jigsaws and more.