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Highlights of historical stock photography


Flapper women pose for group photo circa 1920 - B1F5ET © DaZo Vintage Stock Photos

DaZo Vintage Stock Photos

Curious historical Americana collection depicting life in the early 1900’s.

Sex outdoors in a Volkswagen beetle car - B4MCN5 © Mirrorpix

Mirrorpix

Lively and extensive collection covering decades of press photography from the archive of the Daily Mirror and other Mirror Group newspapers.

To My Sweet Valentine - B41MDH © Paris Pierce

Paris Pierce

Fascinating and eclectic illustration archive from the past including ephemera, film posters, brand labels, fashion plates and Japanese woodblock prints.

Close-up of a woman showing tattoos on her chest - B32TJ2 © View Stock

Old Visuals

Lively black and white vintage collection with cinematic feel, providing nostalgic and sometimes humorous narrative in scenes from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.

Hexacoralla sechstrahlige sternkorallen, Haeckel art nouveau 20th century Europe
 - B0ND2B © bilwissedition

bilwissedition

Intriguing vintage and historic archive focusing on the German and European treasure chest.

A picture of a couple playing footsie, 1920s - ANHK4C © Mary Evans Picture Library

Mary Evans Picture Library

Magical specialist resource offering historical and vintage images from around the world.

A picture of wild Poppies near Argenteuil Les Coquelicots environs d Argenteuil 1873 - A9EHY7 © Visual Arts LibraryAn oil on panel, The Virgin and Child Madonna of the Guidi da Faenza c 1465-70 - A9MXX9 © Visual Arts Library

The London Art Archive

Inspirational and lively collection celebrating the arts.

A picture of coronation postcard to celebrate the ascension of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, 1937 - AJGMKB © Lordprice Collection

Lordprice Collection

A collection of classic images sourced from prints, posters and ephemera.

A picture of Alice with Tweedledum and Tweedledee - AWNF4F © Classic ImageA picture of William Shakespeare 1564-1616, English poet and dramatist - AWNF85 © Classic Image

Classic Image

Diverse historical collection covering past times and portraits of famous figures.

A picture of forth railway bridge from the South East Scotland, 1890 - ANFJG7 © World History Archive

World History Archive

Lively historical archive encompassing science, medicine, famous people, war and art.

A picture of coeloria labyrinthifor fossil brain coral - ADJRHF © The Natural History MuseumA picture of panthera tigris sumatrae Sumatran tiger - AY3TM6 © The Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum

A comprehensive range of natural history images including geology, botanical illustration and photo microscopy.

A picture of The Three Graces by Antonio Canova Italy, 1814-17 - AD0MCF © V&A Images

V&A Images

Esoteric collection of fine art, design, decorative arts and artifacts. More...

A picture showing an experiment to calculate the speed of sound in air, Paris 1822 - AJA4XC © The Print CollectorA picture of The Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound Antartica 1911 - AJ89X8 © The Print Collector

Print Collector

A stimulating archive of pictures drawing on world heritage and depicting personalities and historical subjects from ancient times to the early twentieth century.

An advertising brochure for Morris, 1100-1963 - A1TADK © Amoret Tanner

Amoret Tanner

Fascinating historical archive of original materials 1770-1970.

A picture of an underwater expedition placed a mobile research station on the seabed off the Bahamas, 1929 - A2Y236 © Black StarA picture of Martin Luther King adresses a meeting of the Montgomery Improvement Association founded in 1955 to organize the bus boycott - A0GA59 © Black Star

Black Star

World reaching photojournalism and stock photography, spanning almost 70 years.

A picture of American frigate Alliance in 1778 which carried the Marquis de Lafayette on two occasions - ADW8P0 © North Wind Picture Archives

North Wind Picture Archives

Rights managed agency covering historical subjects worldwide.

A picture of Norman Cook, UK DJ - A03NPY © Pictorial Press LtdA picture of Elvis Presley US musician - A03NGP © Pictorial Press Ltd

Pictorial Press

Leading photo library specialising in images on music, films, television and personalities.

A picture of St Paul’s Cathedral, a view from the Belfry window - AB1PKC © Sharpnorth ltd

Sharpnorth Ltd

19th century engravings and images narrating the world of yesterday and our history, recording changes over time.

A picture of Salvador showing Picasso’s ear - APFJB0 © Photos 12A picture of Marilyn Monroe, Actress - A14AMP © Photos 12

Photos 12

Stunning and comprehensive cinematic collection including international film posters and dramatic film stills spanning cinema from the classics to now.

A picture of the fan tracery of the cloister ceiling - AJED93 © The National Trust Photolibrary

The National Trust Photolibrary

Heritage resource - architecture, interiors, art, gardens, landscape, coast, conservation.

A picture of Cajuta Pampa - A1E362 © Royal Geographical SocietyA picture of head deformed by binding - A1D44F © Royal Geographical Society

Royal Geographical Society

Peoples, landscapes and exploration dating from the 1830's onwards.

A picture of a ladies high heel shoe photographed on Westminster Bridge with Big Ben visable through the gap of the shoe, London, 1973 - APFJ48 © Arthur Steel

Arthur Steel

Stunning and unusual personal picture collection covering the last 50 years from retired press photographer.

A picture of Ulf Schirmer conducting with baton the Danish Radio Symphony Orchestra at the Danish Radio Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1959 - ABX277 © Lebrecht Music and Arts Photo LibraryA picture of Pinchas Zukerman with violin warming up backstage before concert - A0T38D © Lebrecht Music and Arts Photo Library

Lebrecht Music and Arts Photo Library

Specialists in music covering history and topical events.

Guy wearing jeans on gymnastic hoops against sky background - ANWM8G © Victor Watts

Victor Watts

UK photography specialising in people, still life and interiors offering fascinating collection derived from editorial assignments for The Sunday Times and Telegraph, Tatler, Homes & Gardens and Elle to name a few.

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