Directory of Travelling Photographers Part 2: 1882-1921 NEW!
We are pleased to report that the Directory of Travelling Photographers Part 2 is now available. This covers the period 1882-1921 and can be found here:
Directory of Travelling Photographers Part 2 1882-1921
This volume has some additional notes on finding travelling photographers but readers should also refer to the introduction in Part 1 of the Directory.
Part 1 launched online in April 2024 and covers the period 1841-1881. It can be found here:
Directory of Travelling Photographers Part 1 1841-1881
The Directory is the result of research by Chy Hersey, an RTFHS member, who found that travelling photographers were little known or acknowledged. Several hundred individuals have been uncovered to date, coming from a variety of backgrounds. Some of these had Romany, showfolk or similar associations, but many did not. Some even became nationally recognised or claimed to have important and even royal patronage.
In due course even more travelling photographers will be included when the two volumes are consolidated and an A-Z listing is compiled. So please return to this site to check for updates. And if you know of a travelling photographer who should be included – and especially any photographs of or by travelling photographers – please let the RTFHS know at editor@rtfhs.org.uk
