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Stone appealed to amateur photographers and camera clubs to document, county by county, Britain’s ancient buildings, customs and other ‘survivals’ of historical interest, as records for the future. The Association gave prints as they were made to the British Museum. The collection of over 5000 photographs remained there until 2000, when it was transferred to the V&A.\r\n\r\nIn box:\r\n\r\nFrank Littledale (active about 1900)\r\nIn Worcester Cathedral, 1901\r\nMuseum no. E.928-2001\r\n\r\nTop row:\r\n\r\nSir Benjamin Stone (1838–1914)\r\nAncient Pigeon Cote, Grafton Manor, Worcestershire, 1896\r\nMuseum no. E.885-2001 \r\n\r\nSir Benjamin Stone (1838–1914)\r\nEntrance to Priest's hiding place, Harvington Hall, Worcestershire, 1896\r\nMuseum no. E.889-2001\r\n\r\nOliver Baker (1856–1939)\r\nBlakesley Hall, Yardley, Worcestershire, 1898\r\nMuseum no. E.932-2001\r\n\r\nSir Benjamin Stone (1838–1914)\r\nOld Stocks and Whipping Post, Rock, Worcestershire, 1896\r\nMuseum no. 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