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Harbour walls, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861
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Harbour walls, Polperro, Cornwall. Probably 1861
The inner and outer harbour walls from the landward side with boats and men on the inner wall. The Prince of Wales Pier was about to be built, the foundation stone being laid on 5th September 1861. It was opened on 1st January 1862. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q. Couch (1878), which expanded on Jonathan Couchs work of the same name, published in 1871. Photographer: Lewis Harding
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Media ID 19734733
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This photograph takes us back in time to the picturesque village of Polperro, Cornwall, in the year 1861. The image showcases the bustling activity along the harbour walls from a landward perspective. A group of men can be seen standing on the inner wall, their figures silhouetted against the vast expanse of sea and sky. The significance of this moment is heightened by knowing that construction for the Prince of Wales Pier was about to commence. Just days after this photo was taken, on September 5th, 1861, the foundation stone for this iconic landmark would be laid. It's fascinating to imagine how these very walls captured in this print would soon witness further transformation with its completion on January 1st, 1862. Preserved through time and now presented as a photographic print from Thomas Q. Couch's manuscript "The History of Polperro" (1878), which built upon Jonathan Couch's earlier work published in 1871, we owe thanks to photographer Lewis Harding for capturing this remarkable scene. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen within history, it not only offers us a glimpse into life during the mid-19th century but also evokes a sense of nostalgia for an era long gone. The traditional costumes worn by those present remind us that fashion too has evolved over time alongside advancements in engineering and infrastructure development. This extraordinary piece serves as both a visual testament to Cornwall's coastal beauty and an invaluable historical document encapsulating moments before
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