The Royal Photographic Society's Historical Group was founded in 1972 to promote knowledge of the history of photography in all its aspects, and to encourage the preservation of photographs, photographic equipment and documents relating to the history of photography.
The Group acts as a forum for all members and non-members world-wide with an interest in photographic history, from the early-nineteenth century to the present day. We also publish a journal, The PhotoHistorian, three times year.
Watch 'Introduction' video here
Historical Group Newsletter March 2026
Our next in-person visit is to Edinburgh on Wednesday 15th April 2026 (1015-1530 BST) Full details here
Our next online talk is 'The Ellis Archive - Malta and the British Empire' on Tuesday 28th April 2026 (1800 BST) Register here
Book tickets for our 2026 Programme
