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