The Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock

Lacock Abbey ~ The Museum celebrates the achievements of a former Lacock resident, William Henry Fox Talbot, who is famous for his important contributions to the invention of Photography. Fox Talbot is considered as one of the founders of the modern photographic processes. In 1835 he created the first ever photographic negative. It was taken of a small window at his home, Lacock Abbey.

4 PiPs 1. Fox Talbot portrait. 2. His study. 3. Fox Talbot in his study. 4. The other inventors of that time. Not a good picture, but hope you can read it.

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Taken on Wednesday July 26, 2023
Posted on Monday July 31, 2023
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Herb Riddle said:

My, you have portrayed some of our hobbies most important moments here with the Fox Talbert museum. I remember coming across his exploits and contribution to the Photographic Negative long ago in my hobby.
A wonderful captured series here that befits his part in history. Thanks for sharing and well done.
ps I wonder what he would have made of your series here!

Best Wishes. Herb

14 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Herb Riddle:

I love visiting that museum Herb. I think it's free to enter, as it's in a building/barn before actually entering the Abbey grounds. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the series, thank you.
He would probably be amazed at how far cameras have come since his day Herb.

Best wishes, Rosa.

14 months ago

Nouchetdu38 said:

This visit must have been exciting! You are lucky!!!!!
Thanks for sharing!!!!
Have a nice tuesday****

14 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Nouchetdu38:

Thank you very much Nouchet.
It is always a delight to visit, and they
often have special exhibitions there.

Happy Tuesday :-)

14 months ago

Percy Schramm said:

Interesting looking museum - worth for a visit, I think.

14 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Percy Schramm:

Thank you Percy. Yes, well worth a visit.

14 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Da zeigst du ganz tolle Eindrücke von deinen Besuch dieses Museums liebe Rosa,ist ja immer interessant zu erfahren,wie die Fotografie so entstaden ist,deine Aufnahmen vermitteln sehr schön diese alte Zeit :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

14 months ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Günter Klaus:

Thank you very much for your kind comments dear Günter. It's a great museum to visit and so interesting. Photography has come a long way since then.

Best wishes and a happy Tuesday, Rosa.

14 months ago

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Mille mercis à ce brave Monsieur, c'est une invention très précieuses pour tous !++++++++
Tu as dû te régaler chère amie, merci pour ce beau partage, bon mardi.

14 months ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne replied to Jocelyne Villoing:

We have a lot to thank him and the other pioneers for dear Jocelyne! What would they think about where we are today, with everyone taking photos, and so many on their phones!!
Happy Tuesday my friend.

14 months ago