England has a long and involved relationship with the sea. It has provided a final line of defence against invasion, the route over which the country's global t

For almost a century, from its inception in the years immediately after World War I, the Aerofilms company recorded the changing face of England from the air. A

The arrival of aerial photography came at a particularly significant moment in terms of the visual appearance of England. This selection of photographs makes us

England's coastal zone contains an important legacy of historic assets, including a complex array of fragile and irreplaceable archaeological remains. This repo

As an island nation, Britain is quick to celebrate its maritime history and heritage, but for most of us our relationship with the sea is through the seaside re