Winners of the Historical Photographer of the Year 2021

This picture has been captured by Iain McCallum using a drone and it won in the 'Where history happened' category. The two ships had collided in the River Severn, Britain's longest river. The wreckage can only be seen at low tide.

(Image credit: Iain McCallum)

This picture was captured by Sam Binding and won the Historic England category. He explains "The bridge acts as a gateway to the city (of Bristol), and mist adds a magic quality to an already stunning scene."

(Image credit: Sam Binding)

This image, captured by Steve Liddiard, shows the Whiteford Lighthouse in Wales and was the year's overall winner.

(Image credit: Steve Liddiard)

This picture of the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum was captured by Alistair. It is situated in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the city’s main landmarks.

(Image credit: Alistair)

This picture of a US Navy C-117D has been capture by Yevhen Samuchenko. The aircraft had crashed in southern Iceland in 1973. Samuchenko says that his favorite time to take pictures is at night.

(Image credit: Yevhen Samuchenko)

This picture of Scarborough lighthouse on Vincent Pier has been taken by Andrew McCaren. The lighthouse almost looks like it's on fire in this dramatic sunset snap.

This picture of St Michael’s Tower in Glastonbury Tor has been capture by Adam Burton. This aerial image shows the remains of a church built in the 14th century.

(Image credit: Adam Burton)