South Shields Market Place in 1856 when W. & D. Downey opened their first photographic studio. A Pressphotoman piece identifying an early Downey supplier of 'perfect' 3D views. pressphotoman.com/2026/02/16/p...

South Shields Market Place in 1856 when W. & D. Downey opened their first photographic studio. A Pressphotoman piece identifying an early Downey supplier of 'perfect' 3D views. pressphotoman.com/2026/02/16/p...

Actress and singer Decima Moore in the 1903 London production of the hit musical comedy 'My Lady Molly.' A Pressphotoman piece on theatrical promo shots and the photographic firms who supplied them. pressphotoman.com/2026/02/09/m...

In 1903, Auty & Heaven of Edinburgh photographed the London cast of 'My Lady Molly' in all their stage finery. Full story in the latest Pressphotoman blogpost. Link below.

Actress and singer Decima Moore in the 1903 London production of the hit musical comedy 'My Lady Molly.' A Pressphotoman piece on theatrical promo shots and the photographic firms who supplied them. pressphotoman.com/2026/02/09/m...

The photograph featuring 'a strike of lightning' was taken by Matthew Auty of Tynemouth and copyrighted by him in 1884. Full details in the latest Pressphotman blogpost. Link below.

The photograph featuring 'a strike of lightning' was taken by Matthew Auty of Tynemouth and copyrighted by him in 1884. Full details in the latest Pressphotman blogpost. Link below.

'The Piazzetta, Venice' (1840) by JMW Turner with its hand scored lightning strike. A Pressphotoman piece on how early photography struggled to keep pace with art and finally caught up in the 1880s. pressphotoman.com/2026/02/02/l...

Here are two of the four Ursula Clark photos chosen for the Shell Guide to Northumberland (1969). Bessie Surtees House and Newcastle Cathedral were last-minute inclusions requested by its author Thomas Sharp (1901-1978). Full story via the link below.

Published in 1969, the Shell Guide to Northumberland had a difficult birth. A Pressphotoman piece on how Ursula Clark's photographs of Newcastle upon Tyne helped save the day. pressphotoman.com/2026/01/26/n...

I give you the National English Rabbit Club 1st-prize rabbits and their humans, perhaps from the Stockton and District show, September 2nd, 1933. Photo by the J.R. and Daisy Edis Studio in Durham, digitised 6.5x8.5 in glass negative @ducollections.bsky.social. Bunny on the left has munchies. 🐇🏆📷📸📜

And a daguerreotype of 'an unknown female' from the mid-1850s when the Portraits Room had moved along Grainger Street in Newcastle on Tyne. Full story on Pressphotoman link below. Images: Eastbourne Auctions.

A daguerreotype of 'a gentleman in formal dress' produced in Newcastle on Tyne around 1850. A Pressphotoman piece on the Portrait Rooms at 35 Grainger Street and their daguerreotypist. pressphotoman.com/2026/01/19/e...

Still time to register for our next online talk on Tuesday 20th January 2026 (1900 GMT). 'Conflict Photography: A Manipulated Reality?' with Hilary Roberts @hvr57 Full details here ... events.rps.org/en/historica... Or via link in bio.

'Deansgate, Manchester' stereographed by Fleet Street press photo pioneer James Edward Ellam in 1894. A Pressphotoman piece on the card's discovery in the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy collection. pressphotoman.com/2026/01/12/m...

'Deansgate, Manchester' stereographed by Fleet Street press photo pioneer James Edward Ellam in 1894. A Pressphotoman piece on the card's discovery in the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy collection. pressphotoman.com/2026/01/12/m...

Matthew Auty (1850-1895) ran a celebrated photographic studio in the NE resort of Tynemouth until his sudden death. New research has uncovered the story of his widow and a subsequent photographic partnership in Edinburgh with her late husband's manager.

Looking forward to talking about Ursula Clark's photography on Friday 16th January 2026 at 7pm in Berwick Parish Centre. Presenting new research about her work on 'Historic Architecture of Northumberland' (Newcastle upon Tyne: Oriel Press, 1969). Supporting 'The Light of Days Past' exhibition.

Looking forward to talking about Ursula Clark's photography on Friday 16th January 2026 at 7pm in Berwick Parish Centre. Presenting new research about her work on 'Historic Architecture of Northumberland' (Newcastle upon Tyne: Oriel Press, 1969). Supporting 'The Light of Days Past' exhibition.

Matthew Auty (1850-1895) ran a celebrated photographic studio in the NE resort of Tynemouth until his sudden death. New research has uncovered the story of his widow and a subsequent photographic partnership in Edinburgh with her late husband's manager.

Only a week left to submit proposals for the @rpshistgroup.bsky.social and Wolverhampton School of Art 2026 Research Symposium. Full details ... rps.org/media/iw1kqy... Or via the link in our bio.

Auty & Heaven of Edinburgh supplied photos of stage stars to the illustrated press. A Pressphotoman piece on the 'husband-and-wife' firm whose court drama hit the headlines in 1899. Image: Mrs. Mouillot as 'Becky Sharp' from 'The Tatler' (1902). pressphotoman.com/2026/01/05/a...

The 2025 cake is ready ... wishing you & yours a Merry Christmas xx

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers. A Pressphotoman piece on how the DailyMirror greeted its readers on Christmas Day 1906 "from a stereograph." pressphotoman.com/2025/12/22/m...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our readers. A Pressphotoman piece on how the DailyMirror greeted its readers on Christmas Day 1906 "from a stereograph." pressphotoman.com/2025/12/22/m...

Manchester's Renold Building newly-listed by Historic England was the country's first purpose-built lecture theatre complex. A Pressphotoman piece on 1960s archive photos that show off its innovative modernist design inside and out. pressphotoman.com/2025/12/15/r...

Manchester's Renold Building newly-listed by Historic England was the country's first purpose-built lecture theatre complex. A Pressphotoman piece on 1960s archive photos that show off its innovative modernist design inside and out. pressphotoman.com/2025/12/15/r...

Another end of year accolade for @nickdrakeofficial 'The Making of Five Leaves Left' ... this time from @thesun Nick tops their Top 10 'Archive Artists' list tha features Dylan, Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Patti Smith, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Pulp and Genesis. Photo by Keith Morris

Another end of year accolade for @nickdrakeofficial 'The Making of Five Leaves Left' ... this time from @thesun Nick tops their Top 10 'Archive Artists' list tha features Dylan, Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Patti Smith, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Pulp and Genesis. Photo by Keith Morris

Still time to register for our final online talk of 2025 on Monday 15th December (1800 GMT). 'The Janette Rosing Collection' features a remarkable 8,000 historical photographs. Register via link in our bio.

Fleet Street stereographer James Edward Ellam captured this dramatic scene in 3D at the 1910 Army Pageant. A Pressphotoman piece on a newly-discovered series of Ellam stereos taken at the same event in National Museums Scotland's collection. pressphotoman.com/2025/12/08/j...

Fleet Street stereographer James Edward Ellam captured this dramatic scene in 3D at the 1910 Army Pageant. A Pressphotoman piece on a newly-discovered series of Ellam stereos taken at the same event in National Museums Scotland's collection. pressphotoman.com/2025/12/08/j...

Downey's used regular small ads @journalnews.bsky.social to publicise their latest photographs. Readers could buy stereos and carte de visite versions at outlets across Newcastle upon Tyne.

St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle upon Tyne stereographed by W. & D. Downey in 1864. Ahead of St. Nicholas' Day (6th Dec), a Pressphotoman piece on why the intended 3D effect hits a snag here. pressphotoman.com/2025/12/01/s...

'Newcastle' by Burdus Redford FRPS photographed in the early 1930s. This classic view features many landmarks visible on the skyline of 2025. More in my latest Pressphotoman blogpost ... link below.

'Four Bridges' by Newcastle upon Tyne photographer Burdus Redford FRPS (1868-1951). A Pressphotoman piece on the insurance official by day whose "exquisite views" were much admired by Sir John Betjeman. pressphotoman.com/2025/11/24/b...

An unexpected sighting of Picture Post photojournalist Bert Hardy in the latest 'Uncut' magazine gig listings. Shack are one of THE great Liverpool bands, so class advert all round 🎸📸

A favourite Ursula Clark photo features the then newly-opened Forth Road Bridge with the 1890 Rail Bridge in the distance. Taken for 'Architecture of Scotland' (Newcastle upon Tyne: Oriel Press, 1969).

A favourite Ursula Clark photo features the then newly-opened Forth Road Bridge with the 1890 Rail Bridge in the distance. Taken for 'Architecture of Scotland' (Newcastle upon Tyne: Oriel Press, 1969).

This battered notebook contains shotlists compiled by the architectural photographer Ursula Clark (1940-2000). A Pressphotoman piece on buildings she recorded in 1960s Scotland unseen for decades ... and her favoured Kodak film revealed. pressphotoman.com/2025/11/17/a...

The Making of Five Leaves Left', a 4-disc Nick Drake box set, has been nominated for a Grammy. Its liner notes feature interviews I conducted 30 years ago with Nick's key collaborators. And both 'Mojo' and 'Uncut' magazines have named it their 'Reissue of the Year'. Amazing.

Music press photography celebrated in today's @theguardian.com ... buying the Melody Maker et al was part of my generation's musical education. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Marking tomorrow's Remembrance/Armistice Day (11th November) ... A Pressphotoman piece recalling Dad's service as a Royal Artillery gunner (September 1939 - February 1946) through his wartime photo album. pressphotoman.com/2025/11/10/w...

Marking tomorrow's Remembrance/Armistice Day (11th November) ... A Pressphotoman piece recalling Dad's service as a Royal Artillery gunner (September 1939 - February 1946) through his wartime photo album. pressphotoman.com/2025/11/10/w...

Looking forward to our visit today @mediamuseum.bsky.social in Bradford ... Meeting up with fellow #photohistory enthusiasts and viewing collections followed by a curator-led tour of the new Sound+Vision galleries.

A real treat to present new research on architectural photographer Ursula Clark (1940-2000) at the 'Shifting Perspectives' conference @natlibscot 'Architecture of Scotland' by George Hay in the Oriel Guide series features many of Ursula's photographs and her photo editing.

An artist's portrayal of an episode at the 1910 Army Pageant taken from 'The Graphic' illustrated newspaper. A Pressphotoman piece identifying the Roman charioteer ... and the artistic licence that added his beard. pressphotoman.com/2025/11/03/a...

An artist's portrayal of an episode at the 1910 Army Pageant taken from 'The Graphic' illustrated newspaper. A Pressphotoman piece identifying the Roman charioteer ... and the artistic licence that added his beard. pressphotoman.com/2025/11/03/a...

This photo of a group of boys in front of the Royal Border Bridge is a perfect choice for the 'The Light of Days Past' exhibition poster. More via the link below.