One of Derby’s oldest businesses is celebrating 174 years in the trade.
WW Winter is a photography studio and business on Midland Road, a stone’s throw from Derby train station.
What is remarkable about WW Winter is its incredible history.
Winter's studio is considered to be the longest running photography business in Britain, which continues to operate from its Derby base.
WW Winter photographers started life in 1852 as EN Charles, a photo studio on Midland Road, Derby.
Walter William Winter had been working with Charles from 1860 and on Charles’ death in 1863 - and with the agreement of Charles’ widow, Sarah - Winter began trading from the same studio, as WW Winter.
In 1867 Winter opened his purpose built daylight photography studio just across the road from the original premises. It still trades today as WW Winter photographers.
Explore the rich history of the ancient photography studio, by diving into our photo gallery below.
Location: WW Winter, 45 Midland Road, Derby DE1 2SP
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1. WW Winter Derby
WW Winter is a Derby institution and one of its kind, right here in the city that is widely regarded to be the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. | Ria Ghei
2. WW Winter Derby
WW Winter, thought to be one of the world's oldest photography studios - right here in Derby - offers a glimpse into the studio's incredible history. | Ria Ghei
3. WW Winter Derby
Simon Vaughan, historian and expert from WW Winter took me on a tour of the building, pointing out key artefacts and providing a fascinating potted history of the Victorian era objects. | Ria Ghei
4. WW Winter Derby
The studio is a must-visit for fans of history, photography, or anyone who just wants an interesting day out with a quirky twist. People can tour the studio in March for National Trust Open Week and for Heritage Open Days in 2026 (T&C's apply). | Ria Ghei