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The Francis Frith & Co. Archive

Francis Frith, 1870–1972

The archives of Francis Frith, a pioneer photographer, from the busines he founded at Reigate in 1860. They comprise 316,000 negatives and 3,000 prints prior to 1886, as well as other associated materials. The subject matter includes some foreign views but it is primarily seaside resorts, towns, villages and beauty spots in England, suitable material for tourists to buy on holiday (from 1894 in the form of postcards). Includes 'Norman Arch, Furness Abbey', circa 1865 which is illustrated here.

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Title of artwork, date

The Francis Frith & Co. Archive, 1870–1972

Date supported

1986

Grant

4000

Total cost

302250

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