Alamy stock photography

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A picture of London's falling - APFJ26 © Arthur steel

Highlights of archive stock photography

bilwissedition

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

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

Mary Evans Picture Library

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

Visual Arts Library

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.

Classic Image

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

World History Archive

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

The Natural History Museum

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

V&A Images

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

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.

Amoret Tanner

Fascinating historical archive of original materials 1770-1970.

A 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.

North Wind Picture Archives

Rights managed agency covering historical subjects worldwide.

Pictorial Press

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

Sharpnorth Ltd

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

Photos 12

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