The firm of Talbot & Eamer dates back to 1884, where Mr. Henry Percy Tattersall founded the establishment at 11 Exchange-street in Blackburn, England. The relation or derivation of the business's name Talbot & Eamer to Tattersall is unknown. He was sometimes listed as a scientific instrument maker. Mr. Tattersal was one of the first manufacturers to made box cameras with a bag changing arrangement. During the 1890s, the business prospered with the introduction of the Talmer, Economic, Diamond and Tattersall Patent hand cameras.

In 1897 the firm was recorded to be located at on 58 Ainsworth Street, Blackburn in the county of Lancaster. The exact date of the move from exchange-street is unknown.

Due to financial problems Tattersall sold the business to Mr. G. Jones, a native of Blackburn in 1901. Mr. Jones bought the business for his sons and the business was run by Mr. G Jones Junior. It was at this time that the business was moved to 54 Steel Street, Liverpool. The introduction of the Miral and Flexet reflector cameras became a success. By 1904 the firm employed about 18 young workmen. The new building was called the "Miral Works".

In 1906, the business was purchased by Mr. F. Strettell. He continued manufacture of the same equipment, but with improved and up-to-date lines.

The business was became Talbot & Eamer Ltd. in 1909 but quickly declined over the following few years. Operations completely closed in 1923.

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Ref:
1890 July The Photographic news, p. 581
1897 The London Gazette - Page 159
1904 May, Photographic Dealer, p. 118
1906 British Journal of Photography vol. 53, p15
1995 British Camera Makers, Channing & Dunn, p. 124

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