I’m aware that it’s been a little quiet on here in recent weeks.

The main reason for this is that I’ve been pulling together a 3,000-word journal article due for publication in the Spring (details to follow).

As a result, there hasn’t been much time left to write blogposts of the kind that have featured here since the turn of the year.

As you might imagine, both ‘The Hartley Catastrophe’ (16th January 2023) and ‘Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours’ (25th January 2023, updated 6th February 2023) involved a lot of research and writing up.

However, I’m pleased to report that they have prompted others interested in photo history to contact me with comments and additional information, which is the whole point of ‘pressphotoman.’

In the meantime, during a walk earlier today, my eye was caught by this old post box down by the pier at Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Strangely, it offered a visual clue to the subject of my forthcoming journal article.

More to the point, it also injected a welcome burst of colour into a cold and windy winter’s day.