Buying Images

Buying Images

If an image has already been scanned you will see it displayed as a thumbnail in the search results and, in a larger size, on the details page that appears if you click either the thumbnail or the Cat#. 

If the image has not been scanned, you can request a scan from the details page by clicking the Request Preview button. There is a nominal charge of 50p for this service but If a photo has not been scanned it can still be ordered as a print at no extra cost.

 In some legacy cases lager prints appear as tempory images.  These will also require scanning before digital versions can be ordered.

The Shopping Basket

You may order anything that is shown under the “Order This Image” heading on the Detail Page (Click the Cat# or thumbnail). Just select the size of photo that you want and click the “Add to Basket” button.  Other  sizes may be available, please contact us for more details.

Buying Digital Images

Digital images are 1296px × 864px JPEGs and are only available as on-line orders.

Once your payment has been received you will be sent an e-mail containing a link (URL) to your image. With PayPal IPN it should only take a few seconds for the e-mail to arrive. Should it fail to arrive within 30 minutes please check your “SPAM” filter before contacting us.

When you receive your e-mail, simply click on the link(s) and your image(s) will download to your machine. The time taken to download will depend on your type of connection. Do not switch your machine off or disconnect from the internet until all your images have been downloaded or you will have to download them again.

Important notes for digital images:

  • The e-mail containing your links will be sent to the e-mail address that you use for PayPal. Please make sure it will receive eMails from other sources.
  • The link to your digital images will remain live for only 72 hours from the time your payment is received. Please ensure that you download your images before the link expires.
  • After downloading you must ensure that you save your image – if you don’t you will loose it! Also, whilst it seem obvious, if you don’t have a regular place to save images make a note of where they have been saved on your system.

Buying a Print

You can pay on line using credit/debit cards or PayPal and we wil try to fulfil print orders as soon as we can but if you have not received you order within two weeks please contact us as delays can happen due to workload, IT or equipment issues.  

Although we try to fulfil your as soon as possible we do not have a delivery deadline becase periods of heavy workload, machine breakdown or sickness can not be forecast.  We will either fulfil your order as soon as possible or, if work has not started, issue a refund at your request.

When we scan an image it is normally adequate for a print up to 12x8 inch (Size D).  Photos upto 12x8 inch (Size D) have the subject information added to a white margin.at the bottom of the photo.  

Scanning is normally only done during working hours nd can take an average of 30 minutes so please be patient.

MAIL ORDER PHOTOS can be purchased using a personal UK cheque or UK Postal Order. (or cash at your risk) you will need to print out the MAIL ORDER FORM or write in requesting one.  Please send a stamped addressed envelope!.  NB  There is a discout on size 'A' mail order photos if more than 20 are mail ordered.

eBay sales

We do not allow our photos to be sold on eBay buy other parties as such sales undermine our revenue.

If you experience any problems, or have any questions, please contact us.