The resilience of the elm tree – almost brought to extinction by Dutch elm disease – captured in photographs across Britain.

The elm, once a ubiquitous presence in the British landscape, was brought to its knees by Dutch elm disease in the latter half of the 20th century. Yet, amid the devastation, a remarkable story of resilience has unfolded. Find below some of the fascinating examples of elm trees across the United Kingdom – from busy city streets in London to the quiet fields of Yeovil.