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.

Berwick-upon-Tweed's relationship with photography dates back to the medium's earliest days. A Pressphotoman piece on a fascinating new exhibition at the town's Granary Gallery revealing its many facets. pressphotoman.com/2025/10/27/t...

Another portrait by Sarah Partridge, W. & D. Downey's last photographer. Can you help identify its subjects?

An untitled beach scene by London society photographer Sarah Partridge (1868-1955). A Pressphotoman piece featuring new evidence identifying Miss Partridge as the final W. & D. Downey photographer. pressphotoman.com/2025/10/20/s...

Se están redescubriendo multitud de excelentes mujeres fotografas, importantes en la historia de su profesión. Como Sarah Partridge.

London society photographer Sarah Partridge (1868-1955) crossed paths with famous names throughout her career. A Pressphotoman piece on sharing commercial premises with a royal couturier and a celebrated actress. pressphotoman.com/2025/10/13/m...

London society photographer Sarah Partridge (1868-1955) crossed paths with famous names throughout her career. A Pressphotoman piece on sharing commercial premises with a royal couturier and a celebrated actress. pressphotoman.com/2025/10/13/m...

After filming Queen Victoria at Balmoral, J.J. & F. Downey of South Shields could hardly contain their excitement. Hence this newspaper ad for 'Downey's Living Photographs' that heralded a new era in mass media.

On 3rd October 1896, the first cinefilm featuring Queen Victoria was shot by royal photographers W. & D. Downey. A Pressphotoman piece on the Downey team from London and Tyneside that travelled to Balmoral and how the firm created history. pressphotoman.com/2025/10/06/a...

After filming Queen Victoria at Balmoral, J.J. & F. Downey of South Shields could hardly contain their excitement. Hence this newspaper ad for 'Downey's Living Photographs' that heralded a new era in mass media.

On 3rd October 1896, the first cinefilm featuring Queen Victoria was shot by royal photographers W. & D. Downey. A Pressphotoman piece on the Downey team from London and Tyneside that travelled to Balmoral and how the firm created history. pressphotoman.com/2025/10/06/a...

This chance find @keelrowbookshop.bsky.social in Whitley Bay prompted my latest photohistory blogpost ... Featuring the 'Pictorial Work' of Linked Ring member Viscount Maitland (1868-1931). Link below.

This chance find @keelrowbookshop.bsky.social in Whitley Bay prompted my latest photohistory blogpost ... Featuring the 'Pictorial Work' of Linked Ring member Viscount Maitland (1868-1931). Link below.

Photography as Art ... 'Sons of Temperance' by Pictorialist photographer Viscount Maitland (1868-1931). A Pressphotoman piece featuring examples of his work as a member of the celebrated Linked Ring Brotherhood. pressphotoman.com/2025/09/29/v...

Sad to hear of the death of the poet Tony Harrison (1937-2025), who grew up in the same area of Leeds as Mum's family. His poem 'V' caused quite a stir when it was broadcast on @channel4.bsky.social in the mid-1980s and our Bloodaxe Books copy will get a timely re-read this evening.

Saltwell Towers, Gateshead photographed by Matthew Auty (1850-1895) shortly before his sudden death. A Pressphotoman piece on his pioneering postcard views featuring Newcastle's neighbour across the River Tyne. pressphotoman.com/2025/09/22/g...

'Road to Holy Island' by J.R. Bainbridge (1891-1967). A Pressphotoman piece on its photographer and his part in the Shell Guide to Northumberland & Durham published in 1937. pressphotoman.com/2025/09/15/r...

'Road to Holy Island' by J.R. Bainbridge (1891-1967). A Pressphotoman piece on its photographer and his part in the Shell Guide to Northumberland & Durham published in 1937. pressphotoman.com/2025/09/15/r...

Here's JE Ellam's 1902 stereograph of Edward VII and his grandchildren that inspired his own portrait titled 'His Majesty'. The full story via the link below.

Is this a rare image of pioneering Fleet Street press photographer JE Ellam (1857-1920) portrayed in full Highland dress? A Pressphotoman piece on new evidence addressing that question supplied by fellow photohistorian @mikeyp1839.bsky.social pressphotoman.com/2025/09/08/m...

Our latest talk is now online ... 'World in a Suitcase: Canadian Stereographs from the Jack Brown Collection'. youtu.be/-0pWAHUvl5Q?... Or via the link in our bio.

Can you help locate Monck House where the Downey's were based in 1866 ...

In 1866, photographers W. & D. Downey opened a 'branch establishment' in Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland. A Pressphotoman piece on their summer season there and how it led to a first commission from Queen Victoria. pressphotoman.com/2025/09/01/n...

Enjoying the Summer 2025 issue of 'Studies in Photography'. Looking forward to PhotoDalkeith starting this weekend (photo 2). And the 'Shifting Perspectives' conference in Edinburgh in November (photo 3) when I will be presenting new research on architectural photographer Ursula Clark (1940-2000).