People and Protest: The Story of the Jarrow March
In October 1936, 200 unemployed men from Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, began to march to Parliament.
Category: Historic photography
Bravery Through Time: The Evolution of Modern Britain’s Fire Service
A new National Fire Service was inaugurated on 18 August 1941, which consolidated and unified the service across Britain.
A Photographic Journey of Punjabi Migration to the Black Country
Explore photos and stories from Black Country Visual Arts
The Story of the Festival of Britain
The Festival of Britain was a government-sponsored nationwide exhibition celebrating and promoting Britain’s excellence in design, technology, industry, architecture, science and the arts.
England’s Seaside Heritage From the Air
Author Allan Brodie describes how photographs from the Aerofilms collection tell the story of England’s seaside resorts.
10 Eccentric English Customs, Traditions and Ceremonies (and the Stories Behind Them)
All over England, customs, traditions and ceremonies brighten our lives throughout the year.
Britain Brought to a Standstill: The General Strike of 1926
More than three million workers from across Britain downed tools during the nine day strike.
From Prototype to Defender of the Skies: The Story of the Spitfire
The British Spitfire – the iconic, high performance aircraft, celebrated for its maneuverability, speed and fire power – helped the RAF turn the tide of the Second World War in the Allies’ favour.
The Untold Story of the Highway Code
The British Highway Code was first launched in 1931, when there were 2.3 million motor vehicles on British roads.
The Extraordinary Story of Pioneering Aviator Amy Johnson
Amy Johnson became a living legend after becoming the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Here we look at her extraordinary story.