James Date

19th Century Pioneering Photographer of west Somerset

A talk by Paul Upton

James Date, Watchet’s first professional photographer, lived in Myrtle House on Swain Street during the mid-1800s. Possibly active as early as 1840, Date began his photographic journey with a stereoscopic camera, driven more by personal interest than commercial ambition.

Paul Upton will delve deeper into James Date’s remarkable work and its historical significance.

Entrance fees are for members, £3.50, and for non-members, £4.50.