Names such as James Lancaster, Walter Tylar, Marlow Brothers, E & T Underwood and Coronet will be familiar to many collectors and historians. These firms were just as a small part of Birmingham's involvement with photography from the 1840s, ranging from small workshops making equipment, factories, to a network of small firms and outworkers making parts and assembling photographic apparatus for sale around the world. As part of Birmingham Heritage Week James Leighton’s collection of historical cameras and photographic equipment made in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter will be on display in the Heritage Lounge at the Hive. The exhibition includes historic cameras and equipment dated between 1841 and 1950. This is a rare opportunity to see a collection of Birmingham made photographic material not normally on public display.
The exhibition can be viewed Tuesday to Friday (10am–3.30pm) during Birmingham Heritage Week and will close on Fri 26 Sept.
In addition James will leads a walk through Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter showing what photographic equipment was made where and by whom. Although sold out it is hoped more dates might be arranged. More information about the walking tour here
100 Years of Camera Making in the Jewellery Quarter
Arranged by James Leighton and The Hive
Free admission
From Friday, 12 September to Friday, 26 September (open Tuesdays to Fridays, 1000-1530)
The Hive, 3-47 Vittoria Street, Jewellery Quarter, B1 3PE
See: https://birminghamheritageweek.co.uk/event/100-years-of-camera-making-in-the-jewellery-quarter-2/
Image: Gibbons quarter-plate field camera.
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