In late 2025, a miraculous discovery was made at the Alpine Club, London. Hidden away in the basement archive at 55 Charlotte Road, amidst ice axes, tents and geological samples, was a huge collection of glass negatives from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Taken by some of the most famous names in British mountaineering, these photographs offered a tantalising glimpse into the early days of climbing in the Alps and put flesh on the bones of the men who made it possible.
Working with photographic experts Salto Ulbeek, the Alpine Club has chosen some of the best of these images to be reproduced as large-scale platinum-palladium prints. This printing process has transformed that tantalising glimpse into a true window onto the past. One through which you can almost hear the wind whipping at tweed jackets and feel the freshness of the Alpine air.
I would be delighted to welcome you and any interested London Independent Photography members to our evening viewing on 1 October so that you can see these pieces of mountain photography history for yourselves and hear from those who have worked on the reproduction process.
Entry is free of charge and welcome drinks and light refreshments will be provided.
Spaces are very limited, so please RSVP using the Eventbrite page as soon as possible.
We very much hope to see you on 1 October.
Best wishes,
Adam
Adam Butterworth
Alpine Journal Editor/
Digital & Social Media Officer
Alpine Club