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 Research Symposium held jointly with the University of Wolverhampton takes place on Saturday 14th March 2026 (0900-1630 GMT). Full details and registration (in person and livestream) here
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place via Zoom on Tuesday 24th March 2026 (2000 GMT). It will be preceded by an online talk at 1900 GMT by Dr. Katherine Howells, 'Photographs in the National Archives.' The AGM is open to everyone, but only Group members will be able to vote. Book here
Email 'apologies for absence' to historicalsecretary@rps.org
Annual Report Of Historical Group
Financial Report Of Historical Group
Book tickets for our 2026 Programme
