HE Archive

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Today's image from the Historic England Archive shows the magnificent interior of the former Crossness Pumping Station, photographed #OnThisDay in 2014. Crossness opened in 1865 to designs by engineer Joseph Bazalgette. See more Archive views👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/p… #Archives

Today's image from the Historic England Archive shows the entrance to York's Theatre Royal in 2011. In the background is York Minster. The original theatre was built on this site in 1744. See more Theatre Royal Archive records👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/p… #TheatreRoyal #York

Today's image from the Historic England Archive shows a busy-looking Whitton Service Station on Whitton High Street, London. It was photographed #OnThisDay in 1940. You can see more Archive views of service stations👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/p… #Whitton #ServiceStations

This village scene was photographed in the early 20th century - but the photographer and location are unknown. Can you suggest where it is? We're asking for your help to identify and enhance the R F Warner Collection of photos. See more and join in 👇 flickr.com/groups/histori…

Aerial photographs are great for looking at buildings hidden from view behind walls. This example from 1933 shows HMP Manchester, also known as Strangeways, including its exercise yards. What hidden places can you find with our Aerial Photo Explorer?👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/a…

Today's image from the Historic England Archive shows a section of dry stone wall to a Cornish churchyard. This ancient method of construction without mortar can be seen in field boundaries and retaining walls. See more examples👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/p… #MaterialsMonday

Today's image from the Historic England Archive shows #Nicholls ice-cream parlour and adjacent shops at Parkgate on the banks of the River Dee. The building was photographed by Herbert Felton for The Architect and Building News in 1935. #Parkgate #Wirral

To mark the start of the #FestivalOfArchaeology, today's image from the Historic England Archive shows the re-erection of Stone 9 at Avebury, during the late-1930s. Enjoy more Archive images from our brilliant Alexander Keiller Collection👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/p… #Avebury

Today's image from the Historic England Archive is a view of Dorich House, Kingston-Upon-Thames, home and studio of artist Dora Gordine. Dora and her husband Richard Hare are standing on the roof. See more Archive images of Dorich House👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/p… #DorichHouse

Does this water pump look familiar? The R F Warner Collection was photographed in the early 20th century but the locations and photographer are unknown. Can you help us locate photos like this one? See more and join in here 👇 flickr.com/groups/histori…...

Today's image from the Historic England Archive shows the shop front to Amos shoe shop in Neal Street, #CoventGarden, London, photographed in the summer of 1980. You can discover more from our brilliant Paul Barkshire Collection👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/p… #Shops #Photography

Today's image from the Historic England Archive shows corrugated iron rooftops at Tolgus Tin Streaming Works, Redruth, Cornwall. Corrugated metal sheeting, ideal for prefabricated buildings, was patented in 1829. See more examples here👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/p… #MaterialsMonday

Today's image from the Historic England Archive is an aerial view showing Gray's Dockyard at #Hartlepool in 1924. Established in 1863, the company launched its first iron-hulled ship in 1864. The last ship built by Gray's launched in 1961. Discover more👇 historicengland.org.uk/images-books/a…

We've added new photos to our Flickr group! The R F Warner Collection was photographed in the early 20th century but the locations and photographer are unknown - can you identify photos like this one? Get involved here 👇 flickr.com/groups/histori…

Today's image from the Historic England Archive is something a bit different from our Nathaniel Lloyd Collection. It is a photograph of a twin deck record player, photographed between 1930 and 1933. What would #FatboySlim make of these decks? historicengland.org.uk/images-books/p… #FridayFinds

Come and see behind the scenes at the Historic England Archive and find out about our history. We've some places left on our next Talks and Tours event, here at The Engine House in Swindon, Wednesday 16 July, 10:00am to 12:30pm. See here for more details👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/historic-eng…