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Early Photography in Cornwall, from the 1840s

I'm researching the early photographic history of Cornwall, particularly the use of the calotype process in the 1840s. I've come across a number of Fox-Talbots made in August 1841 at Carclew House…Continue

Started May 30, 2011

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At 20:20 on July 7, 2011, Ian Sumner said…: Dear Patrick,

Roger gave you my details re JDL. I think Roger has confused me with Noel Chanan who is indeed writing a book on Llewelleyn. I published a book last year about John Wheeley Gough Gutch who made a series of wet plate photographs in west Cornwall in 1859.

Noel can be contracted on 01823 336488.

I hope this is helpful. Best wishes for your research.

Ian Sumner

01749 890534

At 1:44 on May 31, 2011, Alan M. Preston said…: Hello Patrick, I was wondering if you had heard about the 'Tracing Talbot ' Group within the BPH, which may be of interest to you ..................