One of the most exciting sources of information for family historians are collections of family photographs—lovingly preserved in leather-bound albums or stashed in biscuit tins or shoeboxes.
At the National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, we explore the science and culture of light and sound technologies and their impact on our lives. We aim to inspire the scientists and engineers of the future to see more, hear more, think more and do more.
What is a camera obscura and where can you see one? Read on for a potted history, list of UK camera obscuras and helpful contacts.
Cartes de visite were introduced to the UK in 1857 and became a Victorian collecting craze.
From albumen negatives in the 1840s to the gelatin dry plate, which was in use until the 1970s, learn about the history of glass photographic negatives.
Film programmer Tom Vincent explains why BIFF 2010 will include a strand of teen movies.
Robbie Cooper’s work examines the effects of increasing exposure to media, particularly online. We look at some of the issues explored in his series Immersion and Alter Ego.
March 18th sees the start of BIFF 2010—and today we can tell you who’s coming along to join us in celebrating one of Britain’s best film festivals.
A peek behind the scenes reveals how our IMAX team transfers Avatar, the largest and longest IMAX film print ever made, onto our giant screen.
King Coal is a curated collection of short films charting Britain’s coal industry from 1901 to 2004. Katy McGahan of the BFI travelled to Cubby Broccoli Cinema to introduce the films.
At the end of the first decade of the new century, how did this year’s cinema-going stack up? Did new classics emerge? Were there five new films that you just had to recommend to friends?
One Saturday in November, a group of local Brownies and Guides got the very special opportunity to spend a night at the museum.
This year’s festival was crammed with inspiring talks, workshops and films showcasing everything from traditional animation to the latest developments in videogames. Here’s a round-up.