"The book is an introduction to the half a million photos we hold. Even though it only includes 100 images, it’s all about raising awareness so that people associate the National Trust with photography"

Interview: Uncovering Photo History.

Photography is now a widespread medium but in the digital world, the importance of preserving historical images for future generations has often been overlooked. 

the book

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This book showcases 100 photographs selected from the many thousands held in collections at National Trust properties, spanning the history of photography from the 1840s to the present day. It includes works by well-known photographers, such as Julia Margaret Cameron, Edward Chambré Hardman, Dorothy Wilding, Angus McBean and Jane Bown, as well as remarkable images captured by lesser-known practitioners. The book is available via nationaltrust.org.uk/shop, shops at National Trust locations and other online and High Street retailers, priced £10/€12.