Emily Hancock

Photographer wins a first

The first equestrian photographer to achieve a 'fellowship' - the highest accolade in photography - is Emily Hancock from the New Forest.

b/w Folkestone Aerofilms

Amazing aerials of the south

A unique archive of historic photographs showing Britain from the air has been made available online for the first time today.

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Bodleian secures cash for collection

The Bodleian Library has secured one point two million pounds towards the acquisition of the personal archive of nineteenth century British inventor and photographer William Henry Fox Talbot.

The money was awarded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund. The library in Oxford has until the end of February to raise the remaining one million needed to buy the collection.

The Bodleian Library's Deputy Librarian Richard Ovenden explains why the works are so important for a modern audience.

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Dreaming spires, horse racing and a cliff top castle

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The High Street in Oxford taken in 1920 Credit: English Heritage/PA Wire

Fascinating old photos of some of the region's most iconic landmarks and buildings have been released to the public today. The 15,000 photos on the Britain from Above website include stunning views of places like Oxford, Ascot and Dover. For more click here.

The Ascot Gold Cup in 1923 Credit: English Heritage/PA Wire
Dover Castle in April 1920 Credit: English Heritage/PA Wire

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Pictures of Chichester Cathedral's past revealed

Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral Credit: Google images

Rare and unseen photographs of Chichester Cathedral in Hampshire are to go on show to the public for the first time. A fifty thousand pound Lottery fund will see the historic photographs from the Cathedral's library digitised to preserve them for future generations.

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