The Norfolk town of King's Lynn was one of the country's most important ports in the Middle Ages. Although it declined with the growth of the Atlantic trade in later centuries, it continued to thrive as a port and its historical prosperity is still evident in many remarkable buildings that have survived. Today, many areas of the town are being regenerated and King's Lynn is the largest centre of population in West Norfolk.In this fascinating collection of images from the Victorian and Edwardian eras, with some later examples up to the 1920s and 1930s, author Robert Pols has collected the work of local photographers, many identified by name, to produce a portrait of King's Lynn in the past. Represented are not only the buildings of this ancient borough, but daily life, including work, shopping, health, education and travelling, as well as its links to the sea. Pastimes and pleasures are shown, as are public events and local people as recorded by the town's professional photographers. Significant national events also left their mark on King's Lynn, not least its royal connections and times of war. King's Lynn From Old Photographs provides an insight into the town's history, and will interest both long-term residents and first-time visitors.

King's Lynn From Old Photographs

Arts & Photography

POLS, Robert

Photography & Video

Amberley Publishing

'The making of a lifelike picture was something to be wondered at. It was an adventure, it was an expense, and it was often something of an ordeal...' Victorians in Camera explores the world of nineteenth century photography from the subjects' point of view. What did people want from their portraits? Where did they go to have them made and did the Victorians really never smile? What did they do with the finished product, whether a formal daguerreotype or cheery snapshot? From a wealth of contemporary evidence – in both words and pictures – Robert Pols reveals the story behind Victorian photography – from trickery to photographic fashions. Discover the social history behind nineteenth century photographs and how to trace hidden stories within your own family album.

Victorians in Camera: The World of 19th Century Studio Photography

Pen and Sword History

Describes the different techniques for identifying and dating old photographs.

Dating old photographs

History

Countryside Books

Dating Old Photographs

Reference

Federation of Family History Societies

Federation of Family History Societies (Publications)

Understanding Old Photographs

Robert Boyd Publications

There can be few people who do not have a box or album full of fading photographs of half- forgotten ancestors somwhere in their home. These photographs can be a treasure trove of information for family historians. Apart from showing your ancestors looks, photographs can reveal much more about them, including their social class, profession and origin. This book is designed to help you research, date and contextualise these family photographs. The book traces developments up to 1945, starting with the invention of popular photography in the mid-nineteenth century and continuing with the Box Brownie which made photography accessible to a wider public. It shows how to date photographs to a surprisingly accurate degree and how to interpret public and official photgraphs, as well as private ones. It includes sections on how to best present and preserve your photographs and features illustrated case studies with a fascinating selection of examples that help to explain the techniques involved.

Family Photographs, 1860-1945: A Guide to Researching, Dating and Contextuallising Family Photographs (Public Record Office Genealogists' Guide)

Natl Archives

Dating Old Army Photographs

The Family History Partnership

Dating Old Photographs 1840-1950

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