Bridgeman Images Blog

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Literature and Libraries

Over the last 50 years, Bridgeman Images has built up the representation of a wide range of...
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The History of Chocolate

With Easter in recent memory and its tradition in many cultures and religions to give and receive...
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International Women's Day

Celebrating what is technically the 111th International Women’s Day, Bridgeman Images is proud to...
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It's carnival time!

February marks the beginning of the carnival season. It began as Shrovetide, the Christian festive...
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The Bridgeman Images Book Cover Awards - Winners

After an intense period reviewing our 23 shortlisted entries, our team in New York have decided...
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The Collection of the National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum is located in Greenwich, London, and forms part of the Royal Museums...
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Developing from negatives: photography as a medium for social change

Documentary photography in the archive showcasing inequality, and a desire for change, in early...
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The Bridgeman Images Book Cover Award: Shortlist

Each year, we take a moment to look back and celebrate the creative and inspiring ways Bridgeman...
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French Museum Content: The National Library of France

In addition to the works of the most important French museums, Bridgeman Images has photographed...
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The Royal Navy Museum

The Royal Navy has played a fundamental role in the development of Britain and its empire through...
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