use of generic photos

[Phill Jones]

I am hoping some one can advise me , on the use of Generic photographs of the Great war , i work in our local museum , in Nov as part of the Centenary our museum is staging an exhibition to remember those who were lost .

 

I am wondering about using generic photos that feature on the internet to enhance our exhibition . The Exhibition is purely educational and no entrance fee applies if any photos used were correctly credited then would this be permissible. please can anyone confirm /advice .  

[iain2210]

Phil,

 

The IWM has many photographs that are in the public domain. The link below is one of many, but the important bit is this:

 

This work created by the United Kingdom Government is in the public domain.

This is because it is one of the following:

1. It is a photograph taken prior to 1 June 1957; or
2. It was published prior to 1968; or
3. It is an artistic work other than a photograph or engraving (e.g. a painting) which was created prior to 1968.

HMSO has declared that the expiry of Crown Copyrights applies worldwide

...and here's the link, as an example:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NZ_troops_with_captured_German_anti-tank_rifle_1918_IWM_Q_11264.jpg

You should be able to find what you want.

Cheers

 

Iain

[Phill Jones]

Thank you Ian , this helps a great deal  sorry for slow response  bw Phill