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About the BSA SPHS Image Collection

The SPHS photographic collection was amassed by The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies between 1891 and 1967 through the donation of images. It contained negatives, both glass and film in a variety of sizes, photographic prints and glass lantern slides. It contains both original and copy negatives. Index cards with small contact prints served as finding aids for the collection. It was designed as an image reference collection where images could be duplicated as either prints or slides and sold or lent to members.

The BSA SPHS Collection is part of the original SPHS photographic collection, selected by donors who were associated with the BSA or images of topographic interest, particularly in areas the BSA was known to have worked. The remainder of the extant SPHS collection went to the Hellenic Literary and Historical Archives (MIET-ELIA) in Athens. Documentation for this collection consists of 5 Negative registers (held in the SPHS offices in London), the published catalogues or accession lists of lantern slides in The Journal of Hellenic Studies, the Minute Book December 1949-January 1983 for the Photographic and Filmstrip Committee of the SPHS (held in the SPHS Library in London) and information contained on extant index cards.

Main street of Phaselis leading to the harbour [BSA SPHS 01/1441.3768], Main street of Phaselis leading to the harbour, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel by yacht to the Satalian Gulf in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Phaseliis: main street leading to the harbour".

Stele in deep relief at Phaselis [BSA SPHS 01/1442.3769], Stele in deep relief at Phaselis, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel by yacht to the Satalian Gulf in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Phaseliis: stele in deep relief".

Phaselis aqueduct [BSA SPHS 01/1443.3770], Phaselis aqueduct, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel by yacht to the Satalian Gulf in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Phaseliis: aqueduct".

Cyrene road from Apollonia on the first ascent [BSA SPHS 01/1449.3776], Cyrene road from Apollonia on the first ascent, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, road from Apollonia on the first ascent".

N.E. Necropolis of Cyrene [BSA SPHS 01/1450.3777], N.E. Necropolis of Cyrene, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, N. E. cemetery".

Fountain of Apollo at Cyrene [BSA SPHS 01/1451.3778], Fountain of Apollo at Cyrene, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, fountain of Apollo".

Rock road from Apollonia in the Cyrenaica [BSA SPHS 01/1453.3780], Rock road from Apollonia in the Cyrenaica, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Part of the rock road from Apollonia".

Façade at one of the tombs at the Necropolis of Cyrene [BSA SPHS 01/1454.3781], Façade at one of the tombs at the Necropolis of Cyrene, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, facade of one of the tombs".

Tombs at the Necropolis of Cyrene [BSA SPHS 01/1455.3782], Tombs at the Necropolis of Cyrene, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, the tombs (bad negative)".

The harbour at Apollonia [BSA SPHS 01/1456.3783], The harbour at Apollonia, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Apollonia, the harbour".

S. wall of Cyrene [BSA SPHS 01/1457.3784], S. wall of Cyrene, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, S. Wall".

W. Wall of Cyrene [BSA SPHS 01/1458.3785], W. Wall of Cyrene, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, W. Wall".

The stadium head at Cyrene [BSA SPHS 01/1459.3786], The stadium head at Cyrene, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, Stadium head".

E. part of the city site of Cyrene [BSA SPHS 01/1460.3787], E. part of the city site of Cyrene, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, E. part of city site".

Cyrene stadium [BSA SPHS 01/1462.3789], Cyrene stadium, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, Stadium".

Arslantepe: Hittite relief near Melitene, Malatya now in Istanbul Archaeological Museums [BSA SPHS 01/2195.5768], Arslantepe: Hittite relief near Melitene, Malatya now in Istanbul Archaeological Museums, 1891

Part of a group of images from the 1891 travels of Hogarth and Munro in Anatolia as described in Hogarth's 1896 book, A Wandering Scholar in the Levant. The original description in the SPHS catalogue reads: "Asia Minor: Hittite monuments. relief fr. Arslan Tepe nr. Melitene (in Constantinople)".

Chabinas Bridge: Roman bridge near Kiakhta (modern Kâhta) [BSA SPHS 01/2198.5780], Chabinas Bridge: Roman bridge near Kiakhta (modern Kâhta), 1894

Part of a group of images from the 1894 travels of Hogarth, Yorke and others up the Euphrates as described in Hogarth's 1896 book, A Wandering Scholar in the Levant. The original description in the SPHS catalogue reads: "Asia Minor: Roman bridge near Kiakhta".

Chabinas Bridge: Roman bridge near Kiakhta (modern Kâhta) [BSA SPHS 01/2199.5782], Chabinas Bridge: Roman bridge near Kiakhta (modern Kâhta), 1894

Part of a group of images from the 1894 travels of Hogarth, Yorke and others up the Euphrates as described in Hogarth's 1896 book, A Wandering Scholar in the Levant. The original description in the SPHS catalogue reads: "Asia Minor: later monuments. Roman bridge near Kiakhta".

Euphrates at Kiakhta (modern Kâhta) [BSA SPHS 01/2212.5805], Euphrates at Kiakhta (modern Kâhta), 1894

Part of a group of images from the 1894 travels of Hogarth, Yorke and others up the Euphrates as described in Hogarth's 1896 book, A Wandering Scholar in the Levant. The original description in the SPHS catalogue reads: "Asia Minor: Euphrates at Khalfat".

Ancient Samiko, tower [BSA SPHS 01/5993.C1788], Ancient Samiko, tower, Latest 1921

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mr. Atchley's numbering: 775. Elis, Samikon".

Sparta: Terracotta figurine head from Acropolis [BSA SPHS 01/0024.A90], Sparta: Terracotta figurine head from Acropolis, 1925

Part of the collection of images, 1924-1927, of the British School at Athens excavations at Sparta, Laconia. This particular image depicts an object from the 1925 season. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Statuette: head of terra cotta from Sparta, Acropolis (1925)". Listed as a Colour Slide in the SPHS negative register (A series), but the negative is black and white.

W. part of the city site of Cyrene [BSA SPHS 01/1461.3788], W. part of the city site of Cyrene, 1904

Part of a set of images from Hogarth's travel to Cyrene in 1904 as described in his 1910 book, Accidents of an Antiquary's Life. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Cyrenaica: Cyrene, W. part of city site".

Pylos [BSA SPHS 01/1527.3950], Pylos, Latest 1913

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Pylos".

Athens Acropolis: Marble Throne of the High Priest in the Theatre of Dionysus [BSA SPHS 01/0471.1915.2], Athens Acropolis: Marble Throne of the High Priest in the Theatre of Dionysus, 1887-1888

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Athens: Theatre of Dionysus. Marble throne of the high priest of Dionysus".

Kamares vase from Knossos [BSA SPHS 01/2020.5217], Kamares vase from Knossos

The original description in the SPHS Catalogue reads: "Cnossus: Kamares vase from".

Ivory figures and heads from Knossos [BSA SPHS 01/2021.5218], Ivory figures and heads from Knossos, 1902

The original description in the SPHS Catalogue reads: "Cnossus: Ivory figures and heads (BSA VIII parts of plates II & III".

View from S.E. corner of the Queen's Megaron at Knossos [BSA SPHS 01/2023.5220], View from S.E. corner of the Queen's Megaron at Knossos, 1902

The original description in the SPHS Catalogue reads: "Cnossus: view from S.E. corner of Queen's Megaron (BSA VIII p.46.f.23)".

Alifera, Acropolis wall looking S. [BSA SPHS 01/5960.C1753], Alifera, Acropolis wall looking S., Latest 1921

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mr. Atchley's numbering: 199. Elis, Alifera, Acropolis wall looking S".

Ancient Samiko, gate [BSA SPHS 01/5989.C1784], Ancient Samiko, gate, Latest 1921

The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mr. Atchley's numbering: 80. Elis, Samikon".

Palaikastro: Unpainted amphora [BSA SPHS 01/3144.8736], Palaikastro: Unpainted amphora, 1902-1906

Part of a group of images from the British School at Athens excavations at Palaikastro, Crete in the 1902-1905. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Palaikastro: unpainted amphora".

Petsofa: LM III Sherds [BSA SPHS 01/4228.8730], Petsofa: LM III Sherds, 1903

Part of a group of images from the British School at Athens excavations at Palaikastro, Crete in the 1902-1905. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Petsofa: LMIII sherds".

Mycenae: Tomb 527, Kalkani Cemetery [BSA SPHS 01/3543.C0760], Mycenae: Tomb 527, Kalkani Cemetery, 1922

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae, Tomb 527". Recorded in the register as from the 1922 season.

Mycenae: Tomb 527, Kalkani Cemetery [BSA SPHS 01/3545.C0761], Mycenae: Tomb 527, Kalkani Cemetery, 1922

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae, Tomb 527, burials in dromos". Recorded in the register as from the 1922 season.

Mycenae: Tomb 528, Kalkani Cemetery [BSA SPHS 01/3546.C0762], Mycenae: Tomb 528, Kalkani Cemetery, 1922

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae, Tomb 528". Recorded in the register as from the 1922 season.

Mycenae: Treasury of Atreus door [BSA SPHS 01/3486.C0718], Mycenae: Treasury of Atreus door, 1922

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS negative register reads: "Mycenae, Treasury of Atreus door". Recorded in the register as from the 1922 season.

Mycenae: General view at dawn [BSA SPHS 01/1321.3385], Mycenae: General view at dawn, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: general view at dawn".

Mycenae: View from W. [BSA SPHS 01/1322.3386], Mycenae: View from W., 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: from W.".

Mycenae: View from N.E. [BSA SPHS 01/1323.3387], Mycenae: View from N.E., 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: from N. E.".

Mycenae: Lion Gate from inside with the Granary to the W. [BSA SPHS 01/1324.3388], Mycenae: Lion Gate from inside with the Granary to the W., 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Lion gate from inside with granary to W.".

Mycenae: E. side of Grave Circle A, showing facing slabs [BSA SPHS 01/1325.3389], Mycenae: E. side of Grave Circle A, showing facing slabs, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Grave circle. E. Side showing facing slabs".

Mycenae: Entrance to Grave Circle A, showing facing slabs [BSA SPHS 01/1326.3390], Mycenae: Entrance to Grave Circle A, showing facing slabs, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: entrance to grave circle & showing facing slabs".

Mycenae: Granary and Shaft Grave VIII [BSA SPHS 01/1327.3391], Mycenae: Granary and Shaft Grave VIII, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Granary. The VIII th shaft grave".

Mycenae: Threshold of the Palace Megaron, Prodromos, Aithousa (portico) and Court [BSA SPHS 01/1328.3392], Mycenae: Threshold of the Palace Megaron, Prodromos, Aithousa (portico) and Court, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Palace. Threshold of megaron, Prodromos, Aithousa & court".

Mycenae: Palace Court and Aithousa (portico), showing the stairs to the N. or Prodromos [BSA SPHS 01/1329.3393], Mycenae: Palace Court and Aithousa (portico), showing the stairs to the N. or Prodromos, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Palace. court & aithousa, Showing stairs to N. or Prodromos".

Mycenae: Palace Court looking into the Aithousa (portico), Prodromos and Megaron [BSA SPHS 01/1330.3394], Mycenae: Palace Court looking into the Aithousa (portico), Prodromos and Megaron, 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: Palace. court looking into Aithousa, prodromos & megaron".

Mycenae: House of the Warrior Vase from the E. [BSA SPHS 01/1331.3395], Mycenae: House of the Warrior Vase from the E., 1920

Part of a collection of images of the BSA's 1920s excavations at Mycenae. The original description in the SPHS register reads: "Mycenae: House of Warrior Vase from E".