Hi all

 

I approached CADW (the Welsh equivalent of English Herritage) a few weeks ago:

 

Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons can now use 'Crown Copyright files'. This means that in theory we could upload all your images. Here's an example on Wikimedia Commons, which is then taken into 5 Wikipedia languages (see bottom of the image page)....Can you please supply me with high-res copies of these images?

 

To which they have replied:

 

In an earlier discussion with the WG Head of Library Services, I was informed there was a conflict between Crown Copyright and Open Commons type licensing. I would be grateful if you would provide the source of statement ‘Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons can now use ‘Crown Copyright’ and what is your understanding of this. When I have received this information, I will be able to investigate further.

 

Does anyone know where I can find more information on this marriage of convenience, please?

 

Many thanks

 

Robin