Join the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy at 1.30 p.m. BST (GMT+1) at the Church of St. Mary-le-Strand on Saturday June 21st for a special 3-D talk by photo historian Denis Pellerin. Just a few steps away from King’s College, London, where Charles Wheatstone was professor of experimental philosophy from 1834 to his death, discover the wonders of one of Wheatstone’s most ingenious inventions, the Stereoscope, on a large screen and in glorious 3-D.
Wheatstone presented his device to the Royal Society of London on 21 June 1838, which is why the date was chosen as International Stereoscopy Day. As it also happens to be World Music Day and since Wheatstone was also a musical instrument maker and an inventor of musical instruments, why not come and celebrate with us Charles Wheatstone, Music and Stereoscopy with Victorian – and more recent – images, most of which from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy.
The Victorians were very fond of music (bear in mind there were no radios, televisions, record players or smartphones then to enjoy your favourite tunes) and it transpires in the number of stereoscopic images featuring street performers, home concerts and large orchestras.
If you're looking for somewhere 'cool' to hang out tomorrow, please join us. Entrance is FREE and registration can be found here: https://stereoscopyday.wordpress.com/musicmusiciansinperson/
If you miss registration and still want to join us in London, please come to the church and say you're from the British Photographic History Blog, or ask for Rebecca.
If you're unable to join us in London, a similar talk will also take place online later the same day, starting at 6.30pm BST. Please see here for details and registration.