The Legacy of Bedford Lemere & Co: Capturing the Spirit of Victorian Britain Bedford Lemere & Co., a name synonymous with architectural photography in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Britain, wasn’t merely a business; it was a meticulous observer of a rapidly changing nation. Founded by Bedford Lemere in 1861, and propelled to prominence by his son, Henry (Harry) Bedford Lemere, the firm became renowned for its ability to capture not just the physical form of buildings, but also the spirit of an era – a confident, industrializing Britain brimming with innovation and ambition. The…