Historic England (HE) has announced that the Historic Photographer of the Year Awards are now open to UK residents till 1/10, to celebrate the very best historic places and cultural sites across the globe.
image: Clifton Suspension Bridge – Sam binding 2021 winner
… won in 2021 by Sam Binding for the atmospheric view of the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge…
Historic England writes:
Historic England is proud to be a partner of the Historic England category, which was won in 2021 by Sam Binding for the atmospheric view of the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, captured during a misty sunrise. Entries were judged on composition, originality and technical proficiency alongside the story behind the submission and its historical impact.
The 2022 Historic Photographer of the Year Awards are now open for entries.
2021 Shortlisted entries in the Historic England Category [shown].
“These awards celebrate the most fascinating and stunning historic places in the world and inspire other budding photographers to get involved. I’m delighted to be a judge once again. I’m really looking forward to seeing the array of images in the Historic England category, that capture people’s imagination and best describe England’s history, who we are and the achievements that have been made over the centuries.”
Claudia Kenyatta, Director of Regions and Historic Photographer of the Year judge, Historic England
Judging panel
2021 entries were judged by a panel of experts including:
- broadcaster and historian Dan Snow of History Hit TV
- CEO of Niantic Inc and co-founder of Google Earth John Hanke
- Director of Regions for Historic England Claudia Kenyatta
- VP of Programming at Sky HISTORY Dan Korn
- author and leading historic digital colourist Marina Amaral
- Chair of The Association for Historical and Fine Art Photography Kira Zumkley
- award-winning heritage photographer Matt Emmett
