Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock Abbey—the seeming incongruity of the Photography Museum in the outbuildings of an ancient ... More
Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock Abbey
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Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock Abbey—the seeming incongruity of the Photography Museum in the outbuildings of an ancient stately home is explained by the fact that a later Talbot, William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-77), a pioneering photographer, took one of the very first photographs ever (of a window in the Abbey—you can see it in the museum) and invented the modern photographic negative. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of photography. Directions: 3 miles south of Chippenham off the A350, approx 12 miles from Bath.
Although quite small, the museum is fascinating - and the Abbey/village are breathtaking. Particularly liked the photos of Fox Talbot's journeys... Well worth the visit.
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