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In celebration of International Women’s Day, the little-known stereoscopic work of Eliza Allen, Manchester, Elizabeth Higgins, Stamford, and Harriet Agnes Sampson, London, and the stories behind these photographers will be shared by Rebecca Sharpe, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy and this blog, as part of the Women of Photography Conference-A-Thon.
The Tutankhamun Spatial Archive, launched in November 2025, have shared the story behind discovering unintentional stereoscopic pairs amongst their photographs by Harry Burton.
The Royal Photographic Society's Historical Group hosted Rebecca Sharpe and Julie Gibb, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy and National Museums Scotland, who explored the histories of the first Stereoscopic Exchange Club and the United Stereoscopic Society. The recording is now available.
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin shares more of his incredible research to give us an insight and overview of the history of advertising in the stereoscope. In this richly illustrated text, Denis explores several areas of the application of stereoscopy to advertising and vice-versa.
Denis Pellerin, from The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, is giving a free online 3-D talk to commemorate the genius polymath Sir Charles Wheatstone, near the 150th anniversary of his death.
Photo historian Denis Pellerin, researcher and author of 'The Poor Man's Picture Gallery' book, has unearthed more stereoscopic photographs inspired by artworks. In this article he looks at the artist William Hemsley, and others, with stereoscopic photographs by Laroche, Burr, Gaudin and Weller.
The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy has announced a free in-person 3-D presentation given by photo historian Denis Pellerin: 'Music and Musicians in the Stereoscope'. The event will be held as part of the Stereoscopy Day celebrations on Saturday 21st June, starting at 1.30pm at St. Mary le Strand Church, London.
An afternoon of two free online talks has been announced on 20th June 2025, looking at the discovery of arsenic in the cardboard mounts of 19th century stereoscopic photographs, ways to mitigate any risks, and the wealth and value of information within the images.
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin explores the early stereoscopic works published by Jules Duboscq and shares some amazing very early 3-D images.
For the 3rd International Stereoscopy Day, on 21st June 2024, The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are offering two free online 3-D talks.
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