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ASCINATING 19th century photos taken at the world’s oldest photography studio have been brought back to life - using cutting-edge AI technology.

WW Winter Ltd in Derby opened in 1867 and has been taking pictures of weddings, christenings and fashion shoots ever since.

The photography studio has amassed a staggering archive of over a million snaps of people and styles from across the ages.

The studio - the oldest and longest running in the world - is now bringing the past to life using 21st century Al technology.

Modern methods have been used to digitise the studio's vast archive and to bring colour and even movement to photos shot 159 years ago.

Simon Vaughan, Heritage & Volunteer Coordinator, said: “Nothing has been done to the studio other than the odd bit of painting.

“You are standing in a space where millions of people have had their photographs taken.