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Using the Database

There are a number of different ways of searching for images, use the tab buttons along the top to switch between them. You will be asked to accept the terms and conditions in order to gain access to the collections.

'Popular Searches' allows you to quickly look for images of particular themes like Robin Hood or Well Dressings. Click one of the small buttons to search for those images.

'Can you help us?' quickly searches for images that we can't identify and asks you to help us by sending your own information.

'Search the Images' allows you to search the whole database and gives you the options described below to search for specific images.

Searching for pictures
 

Keyword Search -You can use this box to enter a single keyword or several keywords to search on, avoid using punctuation marks as it may confuse the search.

Choosing one of the following options from the drop-down list at the end of the search by keywords box allows you to make your search more accurate.

AND - searches for records that contain all of the keywords that you entered anywhere in the text.

MATCHES - searches for records that contain the exact phrase as you entered it.

OR - searches for records that contain any of your keywords anywhere in the text.

You also have the option to narrow your search to a particular local area i.e. Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham or Nottinghamshire. Click in the box that says Click here for area to select one of them from the list or leave it blank to search all the areas.

Search by Place -This allows you to search for images of a particular town, village or place by selecting from a drop-down list. Large towns like Nottingham and Derby are listed by town first, then district e.g. Nottingham, Meadows or Derby, Littleover.

More search Options - There is a second page of search options which can be found by clicking on the 'More search Options' button.

Search by Subject - This allows you to search by using drop-down lists of categories, or subjects. For example if you want to find all the images of bridges select 'Buildings and Structures' from the main category and then 'Bridges' from the sub-category.

Search by Originator - Use these to search by the name of the person that produced the image, you can select from drop-down lists of Artists; Photographers; Engravers or Publishers..

Viewing and Printing
 
Search Results - The results of your search will be displayed with up to eight thumbnail images per page.
 

 

Use the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons underneath the thumbnails to move back and forth through the pages or jump to a specific page by clicking on the page numbers that appear at the bottom.
Picture Information
 
Click on a thumbnail image to bring up a larger version together with its information. This displays all the information we have about the image including the location; date; photographer and some notes. You can view the text in a more readable form by clicking the 'view full information' button on this page.
Printing
 
You can get a printable version of the picture information page by clicking the 'view full information' button on the Picture Information page. You can also get a printable version of the zoomed image page by clicking the 'Print Image' or 'Print Details' buttons underneath the zoomed image.
Map
 

The 'Click for Map' button allows you to see a map of where the picture was taken

Adding Information
 

Click the 'Add Information' button to bring up a form which allows you to send us more information about the picture if you have any.

Zooming the image
 

To enlarge the image to its maximum size click on the 'Zoom' button underneath the picture. There is a 'Print' button on this page which allows you to print the large sized image, either with its text or on its own.

Placing an Order
 

Buying Photos - You can buy photographic prints of the images as you browse through. At the bottom of the information for each image is a series of order buttons. Once you've found an image you'd like to order you can enter the number of copies and the size of print you'd like then click the 'add to basket' button. Carry on browsing through the images and adding them to your basket.

Checking your Order
 

Once you've finished shopping click on the 'view basket' button to see what you're about to order. This will bring up the shopping basket page with a list of images that you've added to your basket and a total amount.

You can change the number of copies you would like to buy at this point. You can also remove images you don't want to buy by making the number required = 0 and then clicking the 'refresh' button.

Once you're happy with the items in your basket click the 'Go to Checkout' button.

Confirming your order
 

On the Checkout Screen select the country that you want the images delivered to from the drop-down list (the default is United Kingdom) and enter your Postcode/Zip code in the box.

Click the 'Proceed' button to go to the next stage.

You will now be shown a breakdown of what you are about to order and a total amount together with postage & packing.

Fill in the boxes with your details (you will be able to select a different address for delivery, if required, on the next page). Note: The fields marked in red are required fields and must be completed.

Privacy Policy

The security and privacy of your information and personal details are top priority to Picture the Past. All information is collected and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Security

All online purchases take place in a safe environment using the latest security technology to protect all of our customers.

We encrypt your credit card information to ensure your transactions with us are private and protected whilst online. We accept orders only from Web browsers that permit communication through Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology - this means you cannot inadvertently place an order through an unsecured connection.

Your payment details are processed in an encrypted format meaning they are totally secure.

Privacy

You can browse our site without disclosing your personal information. We will only ask for information when you decide to place an order.

Please note that Picture the Past will never make your personal details available to third parties.

If at any time you have any queries about the above please email info@picturethepast.org.uk or call +44 (0) 1773 716967.

If for any reason you are worried about purchasing online we would be pleased to receive your order over the phone. You can call us on +44 (0) 1773 716967.

How to Pay
 

Payment Method - Choose one of the two options at the bottom of the screen to select your preferred method of payment. You can either pay securely on-line using your credit or debit card or by sending a cheque in the post (see below).

Now click the 'Proceed' button

• If you choose to pay securely on-line by credit or debit card you will taken to a secure page that is operated by a company called WorldPay (part of The Royal Bank of Scotland group). This allows you to enter your card details into a secure payment form which cannot be viewed or accessed by anyone, not even the staff at Picture the Past, giving you complete peace of mind. We accept the following cards:

Visa   MasterCard
Eurocard Visa Debit
Switch Solo
Delta JCB

• If you choose to pay by cheque in the post a printable version of the order form will appear for you to print out and send together with your cheque, made payable to Derby Evening Telegraph, and sent to:
Derby Evening Telegraph
Meadow Road
Derby
DE1 2DW

All prices shown include VAT at the current rate. All orders will be dispatched as soon as payment is received and we aim to deliver your photographs within 14 days.

 

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