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Abandoned Engine House at St Agnes, Cornwall. 1920s
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Abandoned Engine House at St Agnes, Cornwall. 1920s
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 : 1990.2.12.6
Media ID 11490481
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print showcases the haunting beauty of an abandoned engine house in St Agnes, Cornwall during the 1920s. The image was captured by Major Arthur William Gill, a Cornishman and passionate amateur photographer who gained recognition for his remarkable presentations of stills and cine film throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Major Gill's expertise extended beyond photography; he was also known for his engaging lectures on Cornish history and culture. This particular glass lantern slide was part of a lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots" which he delivered to various esteemed groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and the London Cornish Society. What makes this photo even more extraordinary is that Major Gill meticulously hand-painted these quarter plate slides with vibrant colors. His artistic touch adds depth and richness to each frame, bringing life to otherwise static images. The abandoned engine house depicted in this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Cornwall's mining heritage. Its weathered facade stands as a testament to the once-thriving industry that shaped this region's history. As we gaze upon this stunning print from the Royal Cornwall Museum collection, we are transported back in time to witness both Major Gill's incredible talent as a photographer and his dedication to preserving Cornish cultural treasures through visual storytelling.
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