About Us
Explore Over 30,000 Historical Images
Our archive features more than 30,000 images, spanning the entire county of Cumbria – from the seventeenth century to the present day. Together, they form a fascinating visual record of the people, places, landscapes, and landmarks that have shaped the region.These images are drawn from the extensive local history collections held by Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council libraries and the Cumbria Archive Service. The collection also includes images supplied by members of the public – learn more in the ‘Donating Images’ section.
Curated Themes and Advanced Search
Not sure where to begin? Use our curated themes to explore popular topics, buildings, and events. Or, if you’re looking for something specific, take advantage of our ‘Advanced Search’ feature to search by keyword.Always Growing
Our collection is constantly expanding as we continue to digitise thousands more photographs from across Cumbria. You can view the latest additions by clicking on the ‘New Images’ link at the top of the page.Browse, Download, or Buy
All images are free to browse and can be downloaded or printed out for personal and non-commercial use. High-res images are also available to purchase as photographic prints or digital files – see the ‘Shop’ section for more info.If you'd like to use an image for official or commercial purposes, please contact us for permission – fees may apply.
To enquire, email us with the reference number of the images you're interested in, and we'll advise you on pricing and payment. See Contact Us page for email addresses.
Get Involved
Many of our images come with limited background information – and you can help!If you have any knowledge about a specific image, click the ‘Tell Us More’ link below the image viewer to share what you know.
We’re also keen to hear from anyone who may have photographs suitable for inclusion in the collection. Every contribution helps enrich Cumbria’s visual history - see the Contact Us page for more details.
Terms and Conditions
The images held in this archive are supplied solely for the customer's personal use or private study. Images may not be published or reproduced in any way in any book, pamphlet, magazine, calendar, publicity, promotional material or other similar material. Images may not be used in television or video nor on any other internet site. Images may not be posted to bulletin boards or newsgroups.Downloading or purchasing an image from this site does not mean that you will acquire the copyright of that image. Copyright remains vested in Cumbria Image Bank. The right to use any of these images for publication, commercial use or display purposes requires permission. Customers who wish to reproduce images for such purposes must apply in writing to Cumbria County Council Libraries and Archives Service. There will be a charge for such use.
