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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5. WW Winter Derby
Each area you step into, a photograph of its history no doubt exists. It sometimes feels as if you are stepping back in time as our guide helpfully points out the exact spot are you are looking at, from the start of the century. | Ria Ghei
6. WW Winter Derby
Floor to ceiling storage is taken up with the glass plates, highlighting the mammoth task the team have ahead, in curating the ancient negatives. | Ria Ghei
7. WW Winter Derby
The WW Winter Heritage Trust was formed in 2018 to preserve the historical legacy of Winter. | Ria Ghei
8. WW Winter Derby
Although Walter William Winter built the studio in 1867, origins can be traced back to 1852 when E N Charles first opened the original studio. Pictured is an ancient mirror in the Lighting Room. | Ria Ghei