Tag: #wheatstone150

The Perpetual Myths of Stereoscopy

The Perpetual Myths of Stereoscopy

To commemorate Sir Charles Wheatstone on the 150th anniversary of his death, I thought I'd share a post to try and bring a sledgehammer to some of the perpetual myths of stereoscopy.

Making a Stereoscopic (3-D) Calotype at Lacock Abbey, with Jo Gane and Robert Douglas

Making a Stereoscopic (3-D) Calotype at Lacock Abbey, with Jo Gane and Robert Douglas

I thought to commemorate Sir Charles Wheatstone on the 150th anniversary of his death I'd share a stereoscopic calotype negative I recently made, with a heck of a lot of help, at Lacock Abbey, Wiltshire, the birthplace of stereoscopic photography.

Commemorating Sir Charles Wheatstone on the 150th Anniversary of his Death

Commemorating Sir Charles Wheatstone on the 150th Anniversary of his Death

Today, 19th October 2025, marks the 150th anniversary of the death of British polymath Sir Charles Wheatstone (1802-1875). In this post, you can learn about some of the commemorations taking place today to celebrate our favourite genius and inventor of the stereoscope.