12200976853?profile=original2013 marks the 125th anniversary of the Wolverhampton Photographic Society. To celebrate the occasion, an exhibition traces the rich and influential history of photography in Wolverhampton from the mid-19th century to the present day.

The exhibition features six key local figures of influence in the medium’s development, including the ‘father of art photography’ Oscar J Rejlander, and others such as Haseler, Whitlock, Bennett-Clark, Eisenhofer and Susser. This historical component is complemented by a display of contemporary photographs demonstrating the expertise of Society members in capturing the constantly changing face of the city.

The exhibition has been generously supported by Heritage Lottery Fund.

On Saturday 16 November 2013 at 10.30am the RPS Historical Group has a special event arranged. Group members Roy Hawthorne and David Kingston will take attendees round the exhibition. Roy and David have also compiled an AV relating to Rejlander’s Two Ways of Life and their research into how he might have constructed it.

Lunch will be available at the nearby Bantock House Museum cafeteria and for those who wish to join us in the afternoon, viewings of photographic archives of Wolverhampton may be arranged by the Curator (depending on numbers).  For others, this is also an ideal opportunity to visit nearby Wightwick Manor (See National Trust website for details).There is no charge for the Gallery visit but booking is essential.  Please contact Geoff Blackwell, not later than 7th November 2013 if you wish to attend. (gblackwell@fastmail.fm or 0114 266 8655)

See: http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/events/wolverhampton-photographic-society-presents-darkroom-digital/

Image:Oscar G. Rejlander - The Two Ways of Life, 1857. The Royal Photographic Society Collection © National Media Museum, Bradford / SSPL 

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