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 - Dec 25 Jan 26
Our next online talk is 'The Janette Rosing Collection' on Monday 15th December 2025 (1800 GMT). Register here
A 'Call For Papers' has been published for our Research Symposium 2026 on Saturday 14th March held jointly with the Wolverhampton School of Art. Details here
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