Fox Talbot - history of the camera

In his former home, Lacock Abbey, there are lots of historical items which tell the story of Fox Talbot, an early pioneer of great photography.

This is one of his early cameras

There is also the Oriel Window, the subject of his first photograph
Oriel window today - not very different

Currently there is an exhibition of the photographs of the playwright, George Bernard Shaw, who was also an eminent and daring photographer in his day

"Man and Cameraman" - on until Dec 11th

The Abbey itself is well worth a visit
Lacock Abbey


And Lacock itself is
better known as "Cranford" - and many other film sets