Archives & Collections

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English Heritage holds both an outstanding range of historic collections; from paintings and archaeological artefacts relating to its sites to the National Monuments Record (NMR), a public archive covering the historic environment of England. In this section you can find out about the material held by the NMR, including photographs and other records, much of it available online.  You can also explore the history and significance of the sites in the care of English Heritage in a new section called Portico.  This section will be developed over the next five years to include all 400 or so sites.

National Monuments Record

You can view over 2 million photographs and records online, but if you can't find what you are looking for contact us at Enquiry and Research Services.

More on our enquiry services

Exhibitions

Our exhibitions are designed to promote England's heritage, and to generate interest and enthusiasm for historic buildings, archaeology, landscapes and photography.   

Our latest exhibitions

Portico

Portico is the area of the English Heritage website dedicated to exploring the history and significance of the 400 or so sites in the care of English Heritage.

Visit Portico