140 years of amateur photographer

John Wade remembers when the shutters finally closed on the British camera industry

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Our favourite photos posted by readers on our social media channels this week

This issue’s 10 Pictures comes from occasional Railways Illustrated contributor Chris Perkins. Born in the West Midlands, but now a longtime resident of the West Country, Chris was born in Birmingham

Cheltenham Camera Club, one of the oldest camera clubs in the country, has lively and supportive members of all ages

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