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Our Collections
With over two million items, our Collections provide an unparalleled resource tracing 500 years of geographical discovery and research.
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About our Collections
Find out more about the vast collection of items we hold.
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Search our Collections
Find what you are looking for with our online and offline services.
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Research using our Collections
We support and enable research on our Collections and welcome new collaborations and partnerships.
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Stories from our Collections
Delve into the stories from our Collections. View our online exhibitions and explore our remarkable artefacts and objects.
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Buy and license images
Our Picture Library is one of the world's finest collections of photography and artworks, and our images are used across various industries. Find out how you can buy or license our images.