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Historical photographs on display in new hub

Historic England A black and white photo of horses and carriages on Hastings beach as well as people.Historic England
Historical images, including of Hastings beach, can be found in the new Local Heritage Hub

Historical photographs and stories of the South East feature in a new digital archive project.

Nearly 400 locations across every county, city, district and major town in England feature on dedicated pages of Historic England's Local Heritage Hub.

The service, which launched on Wednesday, will be added to over time, aiming to make local histories more relevant, relatable and engaging, Historic England said.

Tom Foxall, regional director for London and the South East, said: "Within every place there is something really remarkable that has changed and influenced the region we see today."

He added: "The sheer amount of important local history and heritage in London and the South East can often be hidden by its incredible volume.

"I look forward to seeing what local heritage gems grab people's attention, and how the Local Heritage Hub continues to grow and develop."

Historic England An historical photo of 10 people taken in Elmbridge. They are carrying large horse and carriage wheels, wearing boots and with hats. Historic England
Photos from all across the South East, including of Elmbridge, are part of the new hub

The hub will offer content including aerial photographs, curated selections of listed buildings, videos, blogs and podcasts.

Duncan Wilson, chief executive of Historic Englan: "Understanding and connecting with local heritage is an important part of building strong communities."

Historic England A black and white areal view of Guildford. Historic England
Nearly 400 locations, including Guildford, feature on the Local Heritage Hub

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