Amateur Photographic Association Prize Album

A still life photograph entitled 'Pheasants and Pigeons', taken by W D Hemphill in 1868.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868.

The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A photograph of Wells Cathedral taken by R Murray in 1868.

Construction of the cathedral in Wells, Somerset, began in 1180.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868.

The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A photograph entitled 'The Miners' Bridge', taken by Captain White in 1868.

The photograph shows a bridge on the River Llugwy in North Wales. The Miners Bridge was a popular tourist site, renowned for its picturesque scenery. Roger Fenton (1819-1869) took a similar photograph from almost exactly the same spot about ten years earlier.

A photograph entitled 'Five O'Clock Tea', taken by B Green in 1868.

The photograph shows a Victorian family sitting down for afternoon tea, the man seated at the table pours the tea. This elaborately posed tableau was actually taken outdoors. If you look closely, you can see that the 'carpet' is actually grass.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868. The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A photograph entitled 'Lobster, Crabs, etc' taken by W Bailey in 1868.

The photograph shows birds, fish and vegetables as well as lobsters and crabs.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868. The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A photograph entitled 'Boys at Play', taken by A Suzanne in 1868.

The photograph shows a group of boys playing with marbles.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868. The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A photograph entitled 'Carnarvon Castle', taken by R Murray in 1868.

The photograph shows ships moored alongside the castle. Carnarvon, or Caernarfon, Castle was built by Edward I (1239-1307) in 1283 as part of his plan to surround Wales with fortifications to subdue the Welsh.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868. The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A photograph entitled 'Making Charpie', taken by F Lloyd in 1868.

Charpie was a form of lint commonly used for surgical dressings. Making charpie was a practical way in which women could help their loved ones who were away with the British Armed Forces.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868. The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A photograph entitled 'Croquet Party at Castle-town', taken by W D Hemphill in 1868.

The photograph shows a group of people posing during a game of croquet outside a stately home.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868. The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A still life photograph entitled 'Pied Pheasants and Partridges', taken by W Bailey in 1868.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868. The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A photograph entitled 'Squadron of 17 Bengal Irregular Cavalry at Fyzabad', taken by Captain H Swiney in 1868.

The 17th Bengal Irregular Cavalry was raised in 1846 after the First Sikh War in anticipation of the Second War.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868. The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.

A photograph entitled 'Greenhouse Study', taken by J Ravenshaw in 1868.

The photograph shows a large greenhouse filled with tropical plants.

The photograph is from the Amateur Photographic Association Prize album for 1868. The Amateur Photographic Association was formed in May 1861. Each year, members provided the Association with negatives for printing in exchange for prints from other members.