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Metal Print : Mr A. W. Gills motor vehicle on a cart after being destroyed by fire. Liskey Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall. June 1906
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Mr A. W. Gills motor vehicle on a cart after being destroyed by fire. Liskey Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall. June 1906
On Sunday returning from Perranporth just as the car was negotiating Liskey Hill, there was a sudden jerk and then a continuance of motion as if everything was right. But almost immediately Mrs Gill saw flames coming through from the lower part of the car at the bottom of the steering gears. Mr and Mrs Gill and a man who accompanied them were out of the car in time to see the vehicle burst into flames. It was a complete wreck. The fire was apparently caused by a breakage of the supply pipe which caused the petroleum to leak onto the hot exhaust. The car is not covered by insurance. Referenced from the Royal Cornwall Gazette, 28th June 1906, page 8, column 2. Photographer: Arthur Philp
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16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Metal Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from the Royal Cornwall Museum, depicts the aftermath of a tragic event: Mr. A.W. Gills motor vehicle, engulfed in flames on Liskey Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall, June 1906. The sudden jerk that Sunday, as the car was negotiating the hill, led to an unexpected and unforgettable scene. Bring this piece of local history into your home with our high-quality Metal Print, featuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that truly bring the past to life.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the aftermath of a devastating incident that unfolded on Liskey Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall in June 1906. The image showcases Mr A. W. Gill's motor vehicle, now reduced to a charred wreck after being engulfed by flames. The story behind this tragic event is recounted through the words of Mrs Gill herself. As the Gills were returning from Perranporth on a fateful Sunday, their car suddenly jerked before resuming motion as if nothing was amiss. However, their relief was short-lived as Mrs Gill noticed flames emerging from beneath the car near the steering gears. Swiftly reacting to the danger at hand, Mr and Mrs Gill and their companion managed to escape just in time to witness their beloved vehicle burst into an inferno. Investigations later revealed that a breakage in the supply pipe had caused petroleum to leak onto the hot exhaust, igniting an uncontrollable fire. To add insult to injury, it transpired that Mr Gill's car lacked insurance coverage. Preserved for posterity by photographer Arthur Philp and referenced in Royal Cornwall Gazette on June 28th, 1906; this poignant image serves as a reminder of both human ingenuity and vulnerability when it comes to early transportation technology. It also provides us with a glimpse into life during this era in Cornwall - where man and horse-drawn carts still coexisted alongside these new-fangled automobiles.
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