John Thomson is one of the great figures in the history of photography, an extraordinary photographer, traveller, author, translator and teacher. In 1865 he travelled to Siam and photographed the King and his subjects creating a unique record of the country.
This talk by Deborah Ireland revisits the original negatives to see Siam as recorded by Thomson’s lens in 1865.
- Exhibition
'Nyapun' by Robin Hanbury-Tenison
An exhibition of black and white photographs to acknowledge the friendship given and knowledge shared by Nyapun, his family and the Penan community, living in and around the Gunung Mulu National Park, Sarawak in 1977 and 1978.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to all1 Apr 2025 - 10 Jun 2025 - Exhibition
Siam through the lens of John Thomson
An exhibition of large format photographic prints taken by John Thomson FRGS during his time in Thailand.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to all28 Apr 2025 - 20 May 2025 - Webinar
CGeog application accelerator for GGP
A four-week accelerator programme specifically designed to support Government Geography professionals and public sector employees, helping you focus your efforts and effectively prepare your application for Chartered Geographer.
OnlineOpen to all30 Apr 2025 - 21 May 2025