Images Dated 16th May 2019

Niepce and Daguerre exchanging ideas on photography

Joseph Niepce (1765 - 1833) and Louis Daguerre (1787 - 1851) are shown to be exchanging ideas regarding their contribution to the development of photography. Both men are considered pioneers of the photographic medium; Niepce for the creation of heliography and Daguerre for the daguerreotype. In 1829 both Niepce and Daguerre worked together in partnership to develop a permanent photographic process. They invented the physautotype and worked together up until Niepce's death.
1800s

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David Livingstones gun

An auctioneer with David Livingstone's gun when it came up for sale at an auction room in Staffordshire. Livingstone took the Hollis and Son gun to Africa and it was repaired there. The gun was brought back to UK with the exporer's body and personal effects in 1873 by Joseph Wainwright and faithful bearers Chuma and Susi. First published The Times newspaper Date: 1987

© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library

The old outdoor swimming pool at Portstewart, County Derry

A small boy fishes with a net in the old outdoor swimming pool at Portstewart, County Derry, Northern Ireland. This area is now redeveloped as The Crescent Play Park. In the background is the Presbyterian Church and The Crescent Date: 1988

© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library

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