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Stunning winning photos of the History Photographer of the Year reveal the House of Commons and the Taj Mahal

THE winning entries of the Historic Photographer of the Year Awards were unveiled today.

These beautiful photos celebrate places with history across the globe, capturing treasures such as the House of Commons and an ancient fort in Rajasthan.

 Overall winner Daniel Burton took this photo at Mont Saint-Michel in France
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Overall winner Daniel Burton took this photo at Mont Saint-Michel in FranceCredit: Daniel Burton
 Shortlisted Ben Nazarko took this photo at the West Pier in Brighton
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Shortlisted Ben Nazarko took this photo at the West Pier in Brighton

The winners of the awards were unveiled today by broadcaster and historian Dan Snow at an awards ceremony at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London.

This year’s competition has attracted astonishing entries from amateurs and professionals who have climbed, hiked and trekked their way to snap stunning historic places from every corner of the globe, from iconic landmarks to far-flung forgotten ruins.

The overall winning image of the medieval island commune of Mont Saint-Michel was shot by Daniel Burton. He took home the £1,000 prize.

His photo was of Mont Saint-Michael in Normandy, France. Read on to see the other jaw-dropping winning photos.

 Shortlisted Rajesh Dhar took this photo at the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India
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Shortlisted Rajesh Dhar took this photo at the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, India
 Shortlisted David Lyon took this photo at the Temple of Bel in Syria
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Shortlisted David Lyon took this photo at the Temple of Bel in Syria
 Rose Atkinson took this photo at Vicars Close in Wells
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Rose Atkinson took this photo at Vicars Close in WellsCredit: Rose Atkinson
 Amitava Chandra took this photo at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India
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Amitava Chandra took this photo at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India
 Shortlisted Sara Rawlinson took this photo at Kings College Chapel
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Shortlisted Sara Rawlinson took this photo at Kings College ChapelCredit: Sara Rawlinson
 Shortlisted Virendra Singh took this photo at the Safdarjung Tomb, New Delhi, India
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Shortlisted Virendra Singh took this photo at the Safdarjung Tomb, New Delhi, India
 Sara Rawlinson took this at the Library, King's College, Cambridge
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Sara Rawlinson took this at the Library, King's College, CambridgeCredit: Sara Rawlinson
 Shortlisted Ellie [surname unknown] took this photo at Broadway Tower, Chipping Campden
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Shortlisted Ellie [surname unknown] took this photo at Broadway Tower, Chipping CampdenCredit: All Rights Reserved
 Juan Pablo Lasterra took this photo in Pompeii, Italy
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Juan Pablo Lasterra took this photo in Pompeii, ItalyCredit: Juan Pablo Lasterra
 Duncan Shields took this photon at Headstone Manor
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Duncan Shields took this photon at Headstone Manor
 Sirsendu Gayen took this photo of the Buddha of Borobudar in Indonesia
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Sirsendu Gayen took this photo of the Buddha of Borobudar in IndonesiaCredit: Sirsendu Gayen
 Andrew Moore took this photo at Witley Court
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Andrew Moore took this photo at Witley CourtCredit: Andrew Moore
 David Ross took this photo at Newark Castle
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David Ross took this photo at Newark CastleCredit: DAVID ROSS
 Diana Buzoianu took this photo in Enisala, Romania
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Diana Buzoianu took this photo in Enisala, RomaniaCredit: Diana Buzoianu
 Jonathan Reid took this at Donnington Castle
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Jonathan Reid took this at Donnington CastleCredit: Jonathan Reid
 Shortlisted Jasmine Pope took this at Bodiam Castle
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Shortlisted Jasmine Pope took this at Bodiam Castle
 Shortlisted Tim Banting took this at the House of Commons
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Shortlisted Tim Banting took this at the House of CommonsCredit: Tim Banting
 John Carson took this photo at Dunstanburgh Castle
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John Carson took this photo at Dunstanburgh CastleCredit: @johncarsonsphotography.co.uk
 Alan Baxter took this at Whitby Abbey
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Alan Baxter took this at Whitby AbbeyCredit: Alan Baxter

 

 Henry Giltjes-Vincent took this photo at Wheal Coates Tin Mine in Cornwall
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Henry Giltjes-Vincent took this photo at Wheal Coates Tin Mine in CornwallCredit: © ‎Henry Giltjes-Vincent. All rights Reserved
 Chris London took this photo at the Alexandra Road Estate in London
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Chris London took this photo at the Alexandra Road Estate in LondonCredit: Chris London
 Daniel Burton took this photo at the Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua
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Daniel Burton took this photo at the Santa Catalina Arch in AntiguaCredit: Daniel Burton
 Andy [surname unknown] took this photo at Beverley Minster, Yorkshire
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Andy [surname unknown] took this photo at Beverley Minster, YorkshireCredit: Andy Marshall
 Bjørn Andre Hagen took this at the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
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Bjørn Andre Hagen took this at the Mosque-Cathedral of CórdobaCredit: Bjørn Andre Hagen
 Mark Edwards took this at the Red Sands Sea Forts, Thames Estuary
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Mark Edwards took this at the Red Sands Sea Forts, Thames EstuaryCredit: Mark Edwards
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