Breaking the news since 1868
The Press Association was founded in 1868 to provide a fast, accurate and impartial news-collecting and reporting service. Today, the PA's standing and reputation as a national agency is unmatched.
Photos have been an integral part of the PA for over a century, and delivered on the wire every day, since 1945. Now pictures are transmitted around the world within minutes of camera click.
PA Photos has a unique and unrivalled archive of over 15 million pictures, dating back to 1863. Here you'll find the history of UK news, sport and entertainment events and personalities.
For greater breadth and depth, PA Photos has acquired specialist photo agencies and archives, and secured rights to syndicate pictures from leading niche and worldwide providers.
Agency acquisitions include EMPICS Sports Photo agency in 2004, and specialist entertainment agency, All Action Digital in 2005.
Click here to see the archives represented by PA Photos.