English Heritage’s historical archive has been made freely available for the public to search online for the first time.

The searchable database holds more than a million photographs and documents relating to England’s historic buildings and archaeological sites held by the National Monuments Record (NMR), English Heritage’s public archive.

Until now, these searches had to be done in person at the NMR’s public search rooms in Swindon. But now images, plans, drawings, reports and publications covering England’s archaeology, architecture, social and local history can be accessed via any computer at www.englishheritagearchives.org.uk.

Visitors can search for anything from types of buildings to an exact address to find out whether English Heritage holds any items in its archive relevant to the topic they are interested in.

Each catalogue item consists of a description and users can place orders online. Registration is free, and customers will only be charged for any documents they order.

Alternatively, users can contact Enquiry and Research Service on 01793 414 600 or email nmrinfo@english-heritage.org.uk to place an order or ask for help if they cannot find what they are looking for.

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