Incredible colour photos unearthed in the attic of the late Margaret Gardiner tell the story of her honeymoon with husband Denys in the summer of 1939.
These stunning color photos were taken by photographer Max Leonard that documented everyday life in Britain around 1951-53. (via Michael Leonard)
The story of 18th century England includes Queen Anne; the 1st King George; the 1st Prime Minister, Walpole; Bonnie Prince Charlie; Dr. Samuel Johnson; John Wesley; Captain Cook; Mad King George III; the Rights of Man; the Rights of Women; American Revolution; Thomas Clarkson; Mutiny on the Bounty
Rare pictures of St Paul's Cathedral, Blackpool Tower and the 1947 Thames Flood are among more than 15,000 images on the new Britain from Above website.
Explore Birmingham Phil's 13202 photos on Flickr!
An ambitious new book, titled Edwardian Opulence, explores the work of celebrated Edwardian artists and photographers...
This article provides a rare opportunity to study the buried history of Lich Street in Worcester thanks to streetworks in the area in 2015. I was lucky enough to view the site before it was buried again.
A new book charts the Asian contribution to Britain through historical photographs
Mount Street has a wealth of history featuring an array of colourful characters
Planning a trip to Norfolk? Don’t miss out on the best Norfolk beaches. Check out our Top Ten Norfolk best beach guide and start packing your beach bag!
Spread the love Sunday, January 31, 2021Scotland is known as the land of legends with a combination of history and one of the world’s Beautiful Scenery, which is called the nature of adventure. Where you can enjoy the best scene of movies “Braveheart” which is experiencing the best places of everyone if you wanna go...
I can't wait for spring/summer
The Shambles, York's famous 14th century market road, The Royal Mile, home to Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, and Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, have all been named as Britain's prettiest streets.
In 1901-2, Horace Warner took photos of East End street kids, who he called 'Spitalfields nippers'. Here's a selection of the rare ones that have survived to this day
8 scandals that shocked Georgian Britain
Between 1968 and 1972, Nick Hedges captured a series of images showing the grim reality of life on the breadline in Britain's cities - and the families in the photos will be revisited in a documentary tonight.
Explore iancowe's 4201 photos on Flickr!
These stunning color photos were taken by photographer Max Leonard that documented everyday life in Britain around 1951-53. (via Michael Leonard)
Cheddar Gorge is an underrated location in England, and I didn't know it existed 2 hours before exploring it. Here's why you should go!
It’s articles like this one that make us want to become architects and change the world forever with our creativity, skills, and designs. The world is full to the brim with impressive architectural projects that go beyond pleasing just our eyes: when we see them, we genuinely feel like they energize our imagination and reinvigorate our spirit.
Rainy pavements and reflections.
The fascinating pictures range from fully-clothed visitors wearing hats at Llandudno in North Wales in 1890, to a mother pushing her pram in a relatively skimpy bikini in Newhaven in 1965.
When colour photographs were first invented, the French millionaire and philanthropist Albert Kahn poured his entire fortune into hiring a team of photographers, which he dispatched to more than 50 countries - his aim was to make a record of all the people of the world. In Britain they captured a nation on the brink of historical change. See the amazing pictures here
When colour photographs were first invented, the French millionaire and philanthropist Albert Kahn poured his entire fortune into hiring a team of photographers, which he dispatched to more than 50 countries - his aim was to make a record of all the people of the world. In Britain they captured a nation on the brink of historical change. See the amazing pictures here
Weekday Wanderlust | Travel: The Prettiest Towns & Villages in Britain - Castle Combe, Edinburgh, Rye, Chiswick, Honington and more
Photos Of Salford Slums 1969-72
Jane Bown took at least 155 frames of the 1951 Festival of Britain on her Rolleiflex camera. The pictures show the startlingly modern architecture of the festival site, but also lots of the things she loved shooting, including children and people at leisure. These photographs now reside in the Occasions section of her extensive archive, which is held at the Guardian News & Media Archive.
Another royal residence comes in at number two...
Ip Man, or Yip Man as he’s also known, is considered the Godfather and mentor of some of the most accomplished names in martial arts, including Bruce Lee
THESE captivating images show what life was like for ordinary Brits over a century ago, between 1870 and 1930. A series of snaps taken across the UK and collated by author Philip Davies reveal how …
A look inside Castle Combe, often called the most beautiful village in England, complete with The Manor House, a five star country house hotel.
Thomas Cook: The man behind the world’s oldest travel agency was also a man who pioneered mass tourism (and the traveller's cheque). In short, a legitimate travel influencer
