Capturing the light: the early years of photography

This new exhibition in the Fox Talbot Museum gallery showcases a fascinating range of objects from early photography.

From magic lanterns to stereoscopes; pre-photographic optical devices, period cameras and early photographs from 1780 to 1860 form the core of the exhibition. Important contributors and inventors are introduced and their techniques explained.

Step into our dress-up Victorian photographer's studio and imagine yourself 150 years ago, having your photograph taken for the very first time.