- photographs of all parts of England dating from the 1860s to the
present day
- vertical aerial photographs of all areas of England taken by the
RAF and Ordnance Survey between the 1940s and 1980s
- a large collection of oblique aerial photographs covering most of
England and dating back to the 1880s
- collections of historic photographs by outstanding photographers
such as Henry
Taunt, Herbert Felton, the firm of Bedford Lemere and Co. and
Country Life magazine
- archaeological records of England compiled by the Ordnance Survey
- plans of buildings and monuments
These sources can be accessed in several ways.
Some of the historic photographs are now on the web and can be viewed
and searched on the Viewfinder
site.
You can make a personal visit to the NMR's public search rooms in
Swindon or London.
It is advisable to telephone in advance to discuss your requirements,
as some material, particularly the vertical air photos and photographers'
collections, needs to be ordered in advance.
You can order copies of most sources. There is also a library where
you can carry out background research and helpful staff to advise.
The information can also be accessed remotely either by post, telephone
or via our website.
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