An earlier post gave some information about John Milne, the pioneering seismologist.
Today here is a little information on a pioneering photographer, Roger Fenton.
Roger Fenton was born at Crimble Hall in March 1819.
After taking a Master of Arts Degree he went to Paris to continue his studies as a pupil of the celebrated
Paul Delaroche. It was during this period that he became interested in the new art form - photography.
In 1847 he formed with a group of other enthusiasts, The Photographic Club.
In 1855 under the patrionage of Queen Victoria he embarked for the Crimea 'to take pictures of people and scenes of historic value.'
His photographs, however, showed little of the carnage of war, possibly so as not to offend the Victorian public.
His letters home from the Crimea reveal a war that is much different to the one pictured in his photographs.
The Photographic Society in recognition of his work in its foundation, awarded him the Prince Consort Medal in 1866.
Roger Fenton died in 1869 aged 50.
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