Hidden Earth 2023

The Horner Photographic Collection

30 minute Lecture|Andrew Hinde , Ged Benn.

Abstract

The Horner Collection is a unique archive of early caving photographic plates and prints from the Yorkshire Dales. Photos of incredible technical proficiency from 1890s to 1950s. Based in Settle the collection covers the opening of Victoria Cave and subsequent archaeological workings plus remarkable images of classic caves such as Alum Pot and Gaping Gill. The collection is being digitised with funding contributions from BCA,BCRA and CNCC.

More from 2023

Lecture|Linda Wilson

Forgotten Voices Speak: Recording Historic Graffiti in Kents Cavern

Lecture|Paul Fairman

A month in TAG, drinking & caving !

Lecture|Jonathan Lester

Unveiling the Hidden Depths: Subterranean Photogrammetry and 3D Scanning for Cave Surveying, Rescue, and Preservation

Lecture|Andy Goddard and Rob Thomas

Recent Exploration in Northern Thailand

Lecture|Pete Allwright

Nicola Cave Radio developments

Lecture|Andy Farrant

Hot stuff. Looking for hypogenic caves in Southwest England

Lecture|Rostam Namaghi

Thoughts on the future of 2D Cave Surveying

Lecture|Marcin Stempniewicz

Using Underwater Photogrammetry to Map the Maria Concordia mine

Lecture|Chris Scaife

Matienzo in the 2020s

Film|Dan Harries

Nagaland caving expedition 2022-2023