Pictures

New Images Gallery Reportage Rustic Puglia is a world away from the crowds you find in many other parts of Italy, and the historic narrow streets of Ostuni, Alberobello and Locorotondo delight the eye with their dusty sun-baked grandeur. Italy also got all the dazzling white sand beaches on her side of the blue Adriatic,…

Alamy has published a fantastic timeline of the BBC, in pictures spanning over 100 years. 2022 marks 100 years of the BBC when it launched its first radio service in 1922. Alamy invites us to take a look back at milestones and features throughout the years, illustrated with archival images of years gone by. There…

Collections Crossover: Political Scandals Mary Evans Picture Library have compiled a Collections Crossover, that takes a witty look at disreputable deeds and rumours of wrongdoing in British political scandals of the past couple of centuries. The Collections Crossover begins with Frederick, Duke of York (second son of King George III and Commander-in-Chief of the army)…

As spring approaches, Nature Picture Library have compiled two months of great new images to share with you. Their January and February 2022 Highlights blog showcases some of our outstanding new photos and the stories behind them. Check out the blog to discover more about European lynx reintroduction, the unique wildlife and landscapes of the…

Published by Bridgeman Team February marks the beginning of the carnival season. It began as Shrovetide, the Christian festive season that precedes Lent. The name Carnival originates from the phrase ‘Carne Vale’, which translates to ‘farewell to meat’. Carnival, however, has developed into a universal opportunity for people around the world to celebrate a plethora of…

The team at Image Quest Marine have curated a wonderful selection of underwater images in vibrant shades of pinks and reds. Enjoy some creative inspiration through the stunning colours of nature in their edited gallery. Browse through eye-catching images of varieties of coral, pink dolphins, red sea plume and much more. Image Credit: Mark Conlin…

The Green Planet series, presented and narrated by David Attenborough, has just been shown on BBC1. The series focuses on the vital role that plants play in life on earth, highlighting how they influence climate, water, animals and humans. The five episodes each focus on a different habitat and reveal the secret life of plants,…

To date, only three monarchs have reigned longer than our present Queen – Louis XIV of France, Rama IX of Thailand and Johann II of Liechtenstein. For the majority of us, we have never known a time when Elizabeth II was not Queen. And while the focus may be on the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in…