What records does the NMR hold?
The NMR is home to ten million archive items, which relate to England’s buildings and archaeological sites. These include material deposited by many organisations as well as the work of English Heritage’s own survey staff and photographers. Among our collections are: Air photographs of England The NMR houses the largest reference collection of air photographs in England, around four million in total. Our collection includes images taken by the RAF and the Ordnance Survey between the 1940s and the 19705 as well as material taken by our own survey teams. Air photographs provide a unique angle on any site, allowing it to be seen in relation to its surroundings, to identify changes through time or to reveal features not clearly visible from the ground such as archaeological sites. They are a fascinating resource that can be used for a wide range of interests ranging from those of local historians to land use planners and environmental consultants. Historic images of the buildings of Englan
