'The Liverpool Landing Stage, England' by Bert Underwood (1862-1943) of 3D photographers Underwood & Underwood. A Pressphotoman post on its place as card No. 1 of 72 in the company's pioneering 'A Tour Round The World.' pressphotoman.com/2026/05/25/a...

'The Liverpool Landing Stage, England' by Bert Underwood (1862-1943) of 3D photographers Underwood & Underwood. A Pressphotoman post on its place as card No. 1 of 72 in the company's pioneering 'A Tour Round The World.' pressphotoman.com/2026/05/25/a...

The new series of 'Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Series 4: 6. Top Secret Seedlings' features Oliver Messel. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002wb82 via @bbciplayer

Electoral registers (1937-1939) for W. & D. Downey's London premises revealed a famous surname - Messel. A Pressphotoman piece on the Messel family member related to 1) a celebrated designer and 2) a royal family member/photographer. pressphotoman.com/2026/05/18/e...

Taken with a Kodak Instamatic camera, smuggled inside the old Wembley Stadium, my snapshots of the 1977 FA Cup Final. The story of how I came to be in the crowd of 100,000 fans to see @manutd beat @liverpoolfc 2-1. pressphotoman.com/2023/06/03/c...

Taken with a Kodak Instamatic camera, smuggled inside the old Wembley Stadium, my snapshots of the 1977 FA Cup Final. The story of how I came to be in the crowd of 100,000 fans to see @manutd beat @liverpoolfc 2-1. pressphotoman.com/2023/06/03/c...

Ebury Street in London's Belgravia was home to W. & D. Downey's photography business for much of its long history. A Pressphotoman piece on sharing the premises with a leading arts and crafts basket maker. pressphotoman.com/2026/05/11/6...

A portrait of W. & D. Downey's co-founder William published in 1914 by the British Journal of Photography. The article was titled 'Veterans of Photography.' Thanks to @mikeyp4 for sharing it. More in my latest Pressphotoman post via the link below.

Ebury Street in London's Belgravia was home to W. & D. Downey's photography business for much of its long history. A Pressphotoman piece on sharing the premises with a leading arts and crafts basket maker. pressphotoman.com/2026/05/11/6...

Newcastle upon Tyne friends - can you identify the location of this ‘glazed faience in wonderful rich soupy colours'? Does it survive? Photographed by Ursula Clark in the late 1960s. Full story in the latest Pressphotoman blog below.

'Shopfront' (1980) was a call to treat our High Streets with "care, sympathy and understanding." A Pressphotoman piece on how Ursula Clark's photographs were used to celebrate Victorian flamboyance and Art Deco quality. pressphotoman.com/2026/05/04/s...

North East friends ... can you identify the unknown location of the County Durham farmhouse (bottom right)? Top right is in Langton.

North East friends ... can you identify the unknown location of the County Durham farmhouse (bottom right)? Top right is in Langton.

2026 ... Grand Designs ... Location Location Location ... Amazing Spaces. In 1976, 'The House and Cottage Handbook' helped homeowners with their property dreams. A Pressphotoman piece on its use of photographs by Ursula Clark (1940-2000). pressphotoman.com/2026/04/27/h...

'Hexham Abbey Church' in 3D taken in September 1861 and credited to Eliza Charlton of 7 Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne. Learn more about this early woman photographer in my latest Pressphotoman piece. Link below.

Barbara Charlton of Hesleyside, Northumberland (1815-1898) attending Queen Victoria's Last Drawing Room. A Pressphotoman piece on a family memoir that sheds new light on her sister-in-law Eliza Charlton (1816-1862), an early amateur stereographer. pressphotoman.com/2026/04/20/e...

Learn more about TH Dickinson (1878-1959) of Gateshead, who created this wonderful image, in my latest Pressphotoman blogpost. Link below.

'The Setting Sun' featuring the Tyne Bridges at Newcastle. A Pressphotoman piece identifying a photographer whose picture postcards portrayed atmospheric views of North East England. pressphotoman.com/2026/04/13/t...

'Lilies in Full Bloom' published by Underwood & Underwood of New York and London in 1904. A Pressphotoman piece on how a popular stereocard was republished multiple times for different audiences. pressphotoman.com/2026/04/06/e...

'Lilies in Full Bloom' published by Underwood & Underwood of New York and London in 1904. A Pressphotoman piece on how a popular stereocard was republished multiple times for different audiences. pressphotoman.com/2026/04/06/e...

Another 'then' (1911) and 'now' (2026) featuring Etal Village, Northumberland. Learn the background story in my latest Pressphotoman post via the link below.

Another 'then' (1911) and 'now' (2026) featuring Etal Village, Northumberland. Learn the background story in my latest Pressphotoman post via the link below.

Etal Village, Northumberland ... 'Lane to River' 1911 (left) and 2026 (right). A Pressphotoman piece on tracing an unknown stereographer's Easter road trip. pressphotoman.com/2026/03/30/r...

Here's a close-up from the stereo I posted earlier that reveals 4 figures amongst the trees. Full story in the Pressphotoman link below.

Here's a close-up from the stereo I posted earlier that reveals 4 figures amongst the trees. Full story in the Pressphotoman link below.

'North Tyne Valley, near Wark' dated 6th March 1911 by an unknown 3D photographer. How many people can you spot? A Pressphotoman piece on experimenting with three-dimensional composition. pressphotoman.com/2026/03/23/r...

'Miss Hamilton driving' at Bolam Lake, Northumberland on 12th February 1911. Can you identify the car model? A Pressphotoman piece on a series of amateur 3D photos capturing a road trip around the North of England. pressphotoman.com/2026/03/16/r...

'Miss Hamilton driving' at Bolam Lake, Northumberland on 12th February 1911. Can you identify the car model? A Pressphotoman piece on a series of amateur 3D photos capturing a road trip around the North of England. pressphotoman.com/2026/03/16/r...

Detail of 'Photography: Picture-Making Simplified' by Percy R. Salmon FRPS (1872-1959). A Pressphotoman piece on the commercial artist who created the book's eye-catching cover for publisher Ward Lock & Co in 1928. pressphotoman.com/2026/03/09/p...

Detail of 'Photography: Picture-Making Simplified' by Percy R. Salmon FRPS (1872-1959). A Pressphotoman piece on the commercial artist who created the book's eye-catching cover for publisher Ward Lock & Co in 1928. pressphotoman.com/2026/03/09/p...

'Lessay Abbey, Normandy, France' by Ursula Clark (1940-2000). Two of the recently-discovered images by the Newcastle upon Tyne photographer. The full story in my latest Pressphotoman blogpost. Link below.

'Lessay Abbey, Normandy, France' by Ursula Clark (1940-2000). Two of the recently-discovered images by the Newcastle upon Tyne photographer. The full story in my latest Pressphotoman blogpost. Link below.

Looking forward to taking part in Sunday's 'Women of Photography' 24-Hour Conference-A-Thon (15:24- 15:44 GMT). A Pressphotoman piece on newly-discovered examples of Ursula Clark's architectural photography in Europe PLUS free registration link. pressphotoman.com/2026/03/02/w...

A recording of our latest online talk 'The Janette Rosing Collection' featuring historic images from around 8,000 now in the care of @historicengland is available @royalphotographicsociety @youtube youtu.be/zpmUIP3EFW0?... Or via the link in our bio.

Note revised time slot of 1524-1544 GMT for my Ursula Clark talk at the 'Women of Photography' conference ...

On this day in 1940, architectural photographer Ursula Clark was born in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. To mark International Women's Day (Sunday 8th March 2026), I'll be presenting a free talk (1512-1532 GMT) about her career. Registration is free ... share.google/HmVSSVa8nXJ3...

On this day in 1940, architectural photographer Ursula Clark was born in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. To mark International Women's Day (Sunday 8th March 2026), I'll be presenting a free talk (1512-1532 GMT) about her career. Registration is free ... share.google/HmVSSVa8nXJ3...

A carte de visite of St. Aidan's Church, Bamburgh, Northumberland by Joseph Borthwick (1830-1894). A Pressphotoman piece on how the church roof (or lack of it) helped date the image. pressphotoman.com/2026/02/23/s...

Looking forward to Angels Arribas' online talk 'Conserving Photographs' on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 (1800 GMT). Angels has more than 20 years in private practice conserving and preserving photographic materials for private collectors, museums, archives, and galleries across the UK. Link in bio.

A carte de visite of St. Aidan's Church, Bamburgh, Northumberland by Joseph Borthwick (1830-1894). A Pressphotoman piece on how the church roof (or lack of it) helped date the image. pressphotoman.com/2026/02/23/s...

Great to see Ursula Clark's photography for 'Architecture of Scotland' (Oriel Press, 1969) celebrated in the latest @studies.in.photography journal (Winter 2025). Thanks to @johnpelan for his article about last November's one-day @studies.in.photography conference held @natlibscot in Edinburgh.

Great to see Ursula Clark's photography for 'Architecture of Scotland' (Oriel Press, 1969) celebrated in the latest @studies.in.photography journal (Winter 2025). Thanks to @johnpelan for his article about last November's one-day @studies.in.photography conference held @natlibscot in Edinburgh.

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...