Dr David Barber 💙

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[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

My thanks to Clare Freestone, Curator, Photography @NPGLondon for adding recent Pressphotoman research findings to the NPG website.

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[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Another Fountains Abbey 1911 stereo featuring an interior view and members of the visiting party.

More stereos via the blogpost link below.

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

In June 1911, the UK was preparing for the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.

A Pressphotoman piece on how an unknown 3D photographer marked the event ... with a trip to North Yorkshire.

https://t.co/R9Yjuuh9Zu

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

In June 1911, the UK was preparing for the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.

A Pressphotoman piece on how an unknown 3D photographer marked the event ... with a trip to North Yorkshire.

https://t.co/R9Yjuuh9Zu

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Sad news - Sonny Rollins was the final survivor of Art Kane's iconic jazz photograph 'A Great Day In Harlem' ... RIP Sonny.

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[Sonny Rollins @sonnyrollins]

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2 https://t.co/6AGmFrB7x4

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

'The Liverpool Landing Stage, England' by Bert Underwood (1862-1943) of 3D photographers Underwood & Underwood.

A Pressphotoman post on its place as card No. 1 of 72 in the company's pioneering 'A Tour Round The World.'

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[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

'The Liverpool Landing Stage, England' by Bert Underwood (1862-1943) of 3D photographers Underwood & Underwood.

A Pressphotoman post on its place as card No. 1 of 72 in the company's pioneering 'A Tour Round The World.'

https://t.co/RJYR2KyrUo

[Dr. Bendor Grosvenor 🇺🇦 @arthistorynews]

Discussed Raeburn's re-discovered portrait of Robert Burns at the National Gallery of Scotland - link in next post.

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

The new series of 'Hidden Treasures of the National Trust, Series 4: 6. Top Secret Seedlings' features Oliver Messel.

https://t.co/OArsuKszMe via @bbciplayer

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Electoral registers (1937-1939) for W. & D. Downey's London premises revealed a famous surname - Messel.

A Pressphotoman piece on the Messel family member related to 1) a celebrated designer and 2) a royal family member/photographer.
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[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Electoral registers (1937-1939) for W. & D. Downey's London premises revealed a famous surname - Messel.

A Pressphotoman piece on the Messel family member related to 1) a celebrated designer and 2) a royal family member/photographer.
https://t.co/deAD2CcCJV

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Taken with a Kodak Instamatic camera, smuggled inside the old Wembley Stadium, my snapshots of the 1977 FA Cup Final.

The story of how I came to be in the crowd of 100,000 fans to see @ManUtd beat @LFC 2-1.

https://t.co/6HvvSdr1Qn

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Taken with a Kodak Instamatic camera, smuggled inside the old Wembley Stadium, my snapshots of the 1977 FA Cup Final.

The story of how I came to be in the crowd of 100,000 fans to see @ManUtd beat @LFC 2-1.

https://t.co/6HvvSdr1Qn

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Thanks for this. Hope you enjoy the Bassett-Lowke series of posts.

[Tim Preston @TimPreston93673]

@barbed50 'Wyn' and Jane Bassett-Lowke were my great-great uncle & aunt. He died before I was born but I met her in old age. Wyn Bassett-Lowke took many photos, but there are not so many pictures of him, as he was usually the keen one wanting to take the photos.

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

A portrait of W. & D. Downey's co-founder William published in 1914 by the British Journal of Photography.

The article was titled 'Veterans of Photography.' Thanks to @mikeyp4 for sharing it.

More in my latest Pressphotoman post via the link below.

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Ebury Street in London's Belgravia was home to W. & D. Downey's photography business for much of its long history.

A Pressphotoman piece on sharing the premises with a leading arts and crafts basket maker.

https://t.co/BMYMAqcTqg

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

For those interested in Downey's early years in South Shields, Newcastle and also Newbiggin by the Sea, just search 'Downey' on my blog.

https://t.co/8Q5ZBggW0U

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

A portrait of W. & D. Downey's co-founder William published in 1914 by the British Journal of Photography.

The article was titled 'Veterans of Photography.' Thanks to @mikeyp4 for sharing it.

More in my latest Pressphotoman post via the link below.

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Ebury Street in London's Belgravia was home to W. & D. Downey's photography business for much of its long history.

A Pressphotoman piece on sharing the premises with a leading arts and crafts basket maker.

https://t.co/BMYMAqcTqg

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

For those interested in Downey's early years in South Shields, Newcastle and also Newbiggin by the Sea, just search 'Downey' on my blog.

https://t.co/8Q5ZBggW0U

[Alikivi @garyalikivi]

The Downeys first opened studios in South Shields and Newcastle.

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Ebury Street in London's Belgravia was home to W. & D. Downey's photography business for much of its long history.

A Pressphotoman piece on sharing the premises with a leading arts and crafts basket maker.

https://t.co/BMYMAqcTqg

[RPS Historical Group @RPShistgroup]

Looking forward to our next online talk ...

'Redeeming History Through Family Photographs' with Angela Brown on Tuesday 26th May 2026 (1800 BST). Highly recommended.

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Or via link in bio.

[Steve Ellwood @TyneSnapper]

@barbed50 Beehive Hotel High Bridge and yes it's still there. 👍

[Dr David Barber 💙 @barbed50]

Newcastle upon Tyne friends - can you identify the location of this ‘glazed faience in wonderful rich soupy colours'? Does it survive?

Photographed by Ursula Clark in the late 1960s.

Full story in the latest Pressphotoman blog below.