On the 170th anniversary of the birth of Paul Nadar, photo historian Denis Pellerin shares his amazing research on the photographer's little-known series 'Le Théâtre de Nadar'.
Tag: Photographic History
‘Exchanging Stereoscopic Views’: Free Online Talk Looking at Early Stereoscopic Exchanges, 10th Feb 2026
The Royal Photographic Society's Historical Group are hosting Rebecca Sharpe and Julie Gibb, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy and National Museums Scotland, who will be exploring the histories of the first Stereoscopic Exchange Club and the United Stereoscopic Society.
The 1930s Thornton-Pickard Stereo Puck Camera: Introduction, User Guide and a Review
The Stereo Puck is a simple 120-roll film stereoscopic (3-D) box camera, which can still be fully usable today. In this post, you will find a complete guide to the camera, including an introduction, a step-by-step guide to using it, with a few useful downloads, and a review.
Thomas Comer, 1892-1915: A Tribute on Armistice Day
A chance purchase in 2019 of a photographic album of Lincolnshire, and the research that followed, lead me to rediscover the tragically short life of Thomas Comer, the first fallen hero of the Boston Artillery. I am sharing his story on Armistice Day as a tribute to the young man, 110 years after his death.
Free Online Halloween 3-D Talk: ‘Ghosts, Witches, Skeletons and Little Devils’ 31st Oct. 2025
The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are offering a free online 3-D talk so you can join them for spooktacular stereos this halloween.
Advertising in the Stereoscope
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.
‘Napoleon III and his time in the Stereoscope’: In-person 3-D talk, 29th October, Camden Place, Chislehurst, UK.
Come and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Napoleon III through the lenses of a Stereoscope! This in-person event will take you on a journey back in time to explore the life and times of this iconic historical figure at the beautiful place where he breathed his last.
Free Online 3-D Talk: ‘Charles Wheatstone’s Last Days, Funeral Services and Legacy’ 18th Oct 2025
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.
‘Music and Musicians in the Stereoscope’: Free In-Person 3-D Presentation for Stereoscopy Day in London
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.
Dating British Stereoscopic Photographs to 1857
Thanks to new research, it's now possible to date some British stereoscopic photographs to 1857 using clues within the images.
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