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Passports 1850's did they require photograph?

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~Looby Loo~

~Looby Loo~ Report 1 Feb 2008 12:31

Hi Sean, I had thought of that, but was still wondering if there was someway in which it may have been done. Thanks agian, Lou

Researching:
Baker, Blann. Coyne, Jackman, Parr, Price,

Sean Subexpired

Sean Subexpired Report 1 Feb 2008 12:27

Remember photography was still a new invention and very specialised at that time. It was not widely available to the population until the 1880's.

~Looby Loo~

~Looby Loo~ Report 1 Feb 2008 12:24

Hi Colin and Joy, thanks for you help. I found it very interesting and at least it's answered my question on whether I could obtain a photograph of my ancestor. Oh well! what you never had you never miss as they say, thanks again both of you. Lou

Joy, thanks for the tip, the site is full of wonderful info on the subject, much appreciate your help and the tip. Thanks again, LOu

Researching:
Baker, Blann. Coyne, Jackman, Parr, Price,

Joy

Joy Report 1 Feb 2008 12:07

http://www.ips.gov.uk/passport/about-history.asp
1914 Start of the First World War. By this point British passports are printed on paper and contain a photograph of the passport holder.

Staffs Col

Staffs Col Report 1 Feb 2008 12:03

Most European countries abolished passports in the mid 19th century when the rise in tourism caused a breakdown in the passport and visa system and by 1914 there were virtually no passports in Europe....this of course changed again with the outbreak of war. I don't think in the 1850's a passport would have included a photograph

~Looby Loo~

~Looby Loo~ Report 1 Feb 2008 11:46

Hi, I was just wondering back in the 1850's when our ancestors applied for passports whether they also needed a photograph? Any ideas anyone? Thanks, Lou

Researching:
Baker, Blann. Coyne, Jackman, Parr, Price,