The PhotoHistorian
No. 205 / Summer 2026 is now available.
The PhotoHistorian (no. 205 / Summer 2026) explores several subjects. A previously unrecorded portrait of Sir John Herschel; how amateur flash photography evolved; the work of Benjamin Stone and its societal impact; and the stereoscopic work of Realistic Travels.
Available to both RPS Historical Group and non-RPS members. Subscription rates below.
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The Historical Group began publishing a quarterly newsletter in 1972. In 1989, it was renamed The PhotoHistorian.
Initially the journal included proceedings of meetings of the group, along with research articles by members and outside contributors and relevant news and reviews from the history of photography community.
It is now an articles-only journal with papers ranging from photographic aesthetics to technology and processes.
It is free to members of the group and available by subscription at the annual rate of £66 (UK based) or £84 (overseas) to museums, galleries and academic institutions with discounted rates for those under 35. See table below.
The ISSN number is: 0956-1455
The editor can be contacted by email here.
For further information about subscriptions, email Geoff Blackwell at historicaltreasurer@rps.org
