Janette Rosing built up pioneering trove of 8,000 images dating back to the early days of the Industrial RevolutionSome of the oldest photographs in England which show the country’s transformation after the industrial revolution have been acquired by Historic England.Images from the Janette Rosing collection include some of the earliest landscape photography ever taken in the country, spanning the breadth of southern England from the harbours of Clovelly and Plymouth in Devon to the streets of Bethnal Green and the banks of the River Thames in London. Continue reading...
Historic England has acquired the Janette Rosing collection, featuring approximately 8,000 photographs, including some of the UK’s oldest. The collection, spanning the mid-1830s to the 1860s, captures England’s transformation post-industrial revolution, showcasing landscapes, architecture, and maritime scenes. It includes works by photographers like James Mudd and Linnaeus Tripe. The acquisition, part of the government’s acquisition in lieu scheme, highlights the collection’s national significance, with its rarity and historical value.
