The London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company was founded in 1854 by George Swan Nottage and . Known initially as the London Stereoscope Company, in 1856 it changed its name to the London Stereoscopic Company, then in May 1859, became the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company. For most purposes, however, it was (and still is) referred to as the London Stereoscopic Company (LSC). The London Stereoscopic Company was dissolved in 1922, although a business bearing the same name was established in 2005, championned by rock guitarist Brian May.