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Tregothnan House and formal garden, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1925
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Tregothnan House and formal garden, St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall. Around 1925
Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334. The house was rebuilt by Edward Boscawen (1787-1841), fourth Viscount and First Earl of Falmouth, near the site of an older mansion. Tregothnan has the largest historic garden in Cornwall. It is open to the public for one weekend every year. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925. He was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in many cases, colour. These were painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.12.31
Media ID 11490368
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This print showcases the magnificent Tregothnan House and its formal garden in St Michael Penkivel, Cornwall, around 1925. The Boscawen family has called this historic estate home since an impressive lineage dating back to 1334. Edward Boscawen, the fourth Viscount and First Earl of Falmouth, rebuilt the house near the location of a previous mansion. Tregothnan boasts Cornwall's largest historic garden, a testament to its grandeur and significance. Although usually closed to the public, this enchanting sanctuary opens its gates for one weekend every year, allowing fortunate visitors to immerse themselves in its beauty. The image itself is a glass lantern slide from a lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots" presented by Major Arthur William Gill. A passionate Cornishman and amateur photographer during the 1920s and 1930s, Gill was renowned for his presentations featuring stills and cine film. His quarter plate slides were often hand-painted with vibrant colors that added an extra layer of allure. This particular photograph captures not only the splendor of Tregothnan House but also serves as a glimpse into Cornwall's rich history and natural wonders. It stands as a testament to Major Arthur William Gill's talent for capturing moments of awe-inspiring beauty through his lens.
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