Membership of the Historical Group is diverse and includes includes historians, academics, museum professionals, auction specialists, collectors, dealers, and general enthusiasts.
Our interests range from particular photographers, aesthetic movements, cameras, processes and photographic technology. Articles on these and other topics are published in The PhotoHistorian, the illustrated journal of the Group.
The Group runs a programme of talks and lectures, an annual research day, and visits to photographic collections in the UK and abroad.
The group also represents an expert body of knowledge on historical photographic matters, and is willing whenever possible to assist members and others with their research.
Those who are not members of the Group may obtain a subscription to The PhotoHistorian at the annual rate of £60 (UK based) or £75 (overseas).
The Annual General Meeting is normally held in March.
Contact Us
2024/25 Committee Officers
Group Chair: Gilly Read FRPS historical@rps.org
Acting Secretary: Dr. David Barber historicalsecretary@rps.org
Acting Minutes Secretary: Roger Farnham
Finance Officer: Geoff Blackwell FRPS historicaltreasurer@rps.org
Events and Engagement Officer/Research: Janine Freeston ARPS historicalresearch@rps.org
Communications Officer/The PhotoHistorian: Dr. Michael Pritchard FRPS photohistorian@rps.org
Membership/Events Co-ordinator: Ed Bylina historicaldeputy@rps.org
Web/Social Media: Dr. David Barber historicalweb2@rps.org
2024/25 Committee Members
Dr. Rob Crow FRPS
Richard Fattorini
Advisor
Colin Ford CBE HonFRPS