Historic England Archive

Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive holds over 12 million photographs, drawings, reports and publications from the 1850s to the present day, covering the whole country.
Explore every county, district, city and major town across England.
Celebrate inclusive heritage and ensure your work is diverse and inclusive.
A positive, well-informed and collaborative approach to conservation.
Explore 6 million historic aerial photographs covering all of England.
Explore every county, district, city and major town across England.
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway.
Explore every county, district, city and major town across England.
The Historic England Archive holds over 12 million photographs, drawings, reports and publications from the 1850s to the present day, covering the whole country.
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