Science in 1900 London: The Royal Photographic Society

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Arthur H. Beavan continued his survey of science in Imperial London, published in 1901, with this discussion of the Royal Photographic Society:

The Royal Photographic Society, Russell Square, W.C., is getting well on towards its jubilee, and during its existence, the cause of the science (or art) has been advanced immensely, and a very high standard attained.

It is curious to recall the fact that the first public exhibition of photographs was held in 1802 at the Royal Institution, when Wedgwood showed some specimens taken on white leather, as well as others on paper.

In those primitive days "faking" was unknown, and "impressionism" undiscovered.

Marvellous things are now revealed at the Society's Annual Exhibition in the New Gallery, Regent Street.

Improvements in process and appliances are on view, and every development of the inquisitional and mysterious "New Photography" which takes unseen objects; while the beautiful "Natural Colour Photography" is eagerly watched by scientists, for it is superfluous to remark that photography is now the indispensable handmaiden of scientific research.

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