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antonioalfaya.bsky.social @antonioalfaya.bsky.social · 7h

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

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 9d

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...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 9d

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...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 16d

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.

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 16d

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...

Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 18d

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.

Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · 23d

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...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Sep 15

'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...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Sep 15

'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...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Sep 8

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.

Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...

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RPS Historical Group @rpshistgroup.bsky.social · Sep 5

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.

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Sep 1

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...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Aug 28

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).

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Aug 28

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).

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Aug 25

'Miss Ward, the greatest of all Lady Divers' from an 1889 stereo by Underwood & Underwood.

A Pressphotoman piece about where it was taken and how it became a big seller.

pressphotoman.com/2025/08/25/m...

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RPS Historical Group @rpshistgroup.bsky.social · Aug 25

Another online talk has been added to our 2025 Programme.

'The Roaming Studio: The Itinerant Photographer in Berwick-upon-Tweed' on Tuesday 11th November (1900 GMT).

Register and full details via link.

events.rps.org/en/historica...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Aug 25

'Miss Ward, the greatest of all Lady Divers' from an 1889 stereo by Underwood & Underwood.

A Pressphotoman piece about where it was taken and how it became a big seller.

pressphotoman.com/2025/08/25/m...

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Dr. David Barber @pressphotoman.bsky.social · Aug 19

Can you identify these locations on the River Thames photographed by William Tylar around 1896?

Discover the answers in part 2 of a Pressphotoman piece about his photographic tour featured in a newly-discovered set of large prints

pressphotoman.com/2025/08/18/t...

Or via link in bio.

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