Copyright to clear: Photopress Johnsons Court, Fleet Street EC4

By Will Carleton September 25, 2015 Will Carleton

Dear Will,

Sorry to drop into your inbox uninvited, but I am looking for the copyright holder of Photopress, Johnsons Court, Fleet Street EC4. Matthew Butson at Getty suggested that you might know what became of them?

The Kent Archaeological Society has three photographs of a Mr Ronald Jessup, archaeologist and educator, stamped with their copyright stamp. Mr Christopher Scroble is currently researching Mr Jessup for a book and it would be useful to establish if there is a successor to the Copyright where we can seek the appropriate permissions.

Please see details of the photos below.

Any lead you are able to provide will be gratefully received.

If you have any ideas on Photopress email Will on [email protected]

Why is it important?

At the turn of the 20th century, there was vast growth in press agencies and photographers due to the massive thirst for images in newspapers. Many are still in existence but others have been sold, absorbed or simply disappeared, effectively leaving gaps in the history of this industry… many agency offices were bombed during the WWII London Blitz resulting negative and print files being water damage from the hoses quenching the fires …most archives were in the building basements.

Copyright to clear: Photopress Johnsons Court, Fleet Street EC4

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