How You Can Use Archive Images
Find out how you can use, share or publish images from the Historic England Archive.
Order a digital copy of an image
You can order a digital copy of many images from the Historic England Archive for personal interest, non-commercial research and private study.
Find out how to order a digital copy.
Use an image in a publication, website or other media
If you’d like to reproduce an image in a publication, website or other media, please contact us to request permission. A reproduction or licence fee may apply.
Example requests include:
- a report, book or journal article
- a website, blog or social media
- a presentation
- an exhibition or display
- a film or documentary
Find out how to request permission to use an image.
Use an image commercially
Contact us for information on how we can license the image for your intended use.
Example uses include:
- Advertising and marketing
- Promotional materials
- Corporate publications
- Commercial websites
- Products for sale
- Revenue-generating projects
- Décor in commercial premises
View our fees and licensing information and find out how to request permission.
Share an image online
You can share a link to the image record page. If you’d like to post the image itself on social media, a blog or another website, you will need to contact us to request permission. Please do not copy images directly from our website.
Frequently asked questions about using Archive images
We are experiencing an issue with displaying Archive images on our website. For the latest update visit Archive Image Access: Service Update.
You can explore our collections online using:
- Archive Collections Search: Search 1.7 million photographs, plans, drawings and other records from across the Historic England Archive
- England's Places: Browse historic photographs of towns, villages and cities from the Architectural Red Box Collection
- Aerial Photo Explorer (APEX): Explore aerial photographs using an interactive map and see how places have changed over time
Please note that we are currently experiencing issues displaying Archive images. For the latest update visit Archive Image Access: Service Update.
Images cannot be downloaded directly from the website. Find out how to order a digital copy.
We offer online resources and can create bespoke Archive Resource Packs for schools. Find out more about our Archive Education Resources.
If you're unsure how you can use an image, need help ordering a copy, or have questions about permissions, please contact Archive Customer Services.
If you have concerns about an image, its description, or its availability online, please contact us and we'll review the information.
If you’d like to submit a takedown request, include "Archive Collections: Takedown Request" in your email subject line, the item reference number and details of your concern. The material will be withdrawn from our website while we investigate. We aim to respond within 15 working days.
Archive Customer Services
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Address
The Engine House,
Fire Fly Avenue,
Swindon,
SN2 2EH
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Phone number
01793 414600
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