Start Date
8 November, 2025
Saturday 10am - 4pm.
Overview
A unique opportunity to recover the history and development of Victorian Liverpool through its appearance in stereographs – the 19th century equivalent of 3D photography, this fascinating study day will include a discussion of rare images by stereographers such as Henry Sampson of Southport, Hubert Petschler of Manchester; Adolphe Block, Benjamin West Kilburn and the Keystone Viewing Company. Join us for an appreciation of all things Liverpool, and to see the Port in such a ways that you have probably never seen it before...
Syllabus
Part 1. Introduction – What is Stereography?
Part 2. American Topographical Views and Commemorative Stereographs
Part 3. Amateur Stereographers – Sampson of Southport/ Petchsler
LUNCH
Part 4. Benjamin West Kilburn and the Rise of Commercial Stereography
Part 5. The Keystone Company - Conclusion
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.
In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Dr Lee Kendall
Dr. Lee R. Kendall was born in Liverpool in 1974 and earned his BA (Hons) in History of Art at University of Leicester in 1997 before going on to complete a PhD in the same subject at Liverpool John Moores University in 2006. An independent art historian with a particular interest in all things Liverpool related, his publications include “Being for the Benefit of… Beatles Art in Liverpool” (2012). He has been part of the front of house team at Tate Gallery, Liverpool since 2009 and has lectured for the University of Liverpool's CE Department since 2019.
Courses fees: Full fee £55
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