The London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company was founded in 1854 by George Swan Nottage and Howard John Kennard (the son of Robert Kennard[2] and grandfather of Jean Orr-Ewing[3]).

For most purposes, however, it was (and still is) referred to as the London Stereoscopic Company (LSC).

[a] The London Stereoscopic Company was dissolved in 1922,[10] although a business bearing the same name was established in 2005,[11] championed by rock guitarist Brian May.

Edward Pocock 'an artist about to travel for the same Company to take photographs and (make) sketches of places of interest for publication in England.

Date lacking but witnessed by Sir Thomas White, Lord Mayor of London.