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Tag: Victorian
I was very kindly given a set of six stereoviews of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. As soon as I saw them I felt inspired to research and retrace the photographer's footsteps, setting off on a mission in the rain very early the following day, despite not exactly being on Stamford's doorstep or familiar with the town.
A recent unearthing of one of the earliest images of a family visiting Stonehenge, in stereoscopic 3-D, has lead to the rediscovery of an eminent family of photographers and artists from Salisbury. We explore the history of Henry Brooks, his photographic studio and his family.
The Museum of London are hosting Denis Pellerin for an online talk, exploring the history of Stereoscopic photography in Victorian London.
This short post will be about another image of the “genre” kind which was turned into a stereo card. The publishers were the Gaudin brothers to whom I am very partial since they were the subject of the very first book devoted to the history of photography I wrote (in French).
The Florence Nightingale Museum have just announced that they are hosting Denis Pellerin, from the London Stereoscopic Archive, to give a Zoom talk entitled 'The Mysteries Behind Florence Nightingale's Iconic Photographs'. The talk will take place on Saturday 12th December at 3pm GMT.
Photo historian Denis Pellerin has researched and uncovered the strange story of Brighton photographer 'Monsieur Albert Boucher'. Beautifully Illustrated with stereoviews from 'the photographer himself', read on to discover the unusual truth behind a photographer's name.
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin found a name written on the back of a portrait stereoview and shares the discoveries he's made about the Victorian man in the image.
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin rediscovers a Victorian stereo-photographer from Manchester and writes about the information he's unearthed whilst researching him and his family.
Two stereoscopic 3-D events have been announced in the U.K., one virtual and the other to be attended in person (for the first time in what seems like forever!). The first event on Weds 23rd September 2020 8pm - 9pm BST , is free and online via Youtube from the Science Museum, London for the … Continue reading Two New U.K. 3-D Events Announced!
The British Museum announced yesterday that it will finally be reopening on the 27th August 2020 after its longest peacetime closure since opening its doors in 1759 (pre-booking is necessary to visit, please see the BM's website for details). To celebrate I thought I'd write a post about the stereographs of the British Museum taken by Roger Fenton in the 1850s.
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