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Estuary entrance, Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1925
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Estuary entrance, Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1925
Photographed on Point Neptune. 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 : 1990.2.12.67
Media ID 12082538
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print captures the estuary entrance of Fowey, Cornwall, around 1925. The image was photographed on Point Neptune by Major Arthur William Gill, a renowned Cornishman and amateur photographer. Major Gill was widely recognized during the 1920s and 1930s for his exceptional presentations of stills and cine film to various prestigious groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and the London Cornish Society. The glass lantern slide featured in this print is from one of Major Gill's lectures titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots". Known for his prolific use of quarter plate slides taken with an ordinary camera, many of them were hand-painted by him with remarkable skill to enhance their visual impact. These painted slides often showcased vibrant colors that added a touch of artistry to his photographs. The Royal Cornwall Museum proudly preserves this exquisite piece as part of its collection. It serves as a testament to Major Arthur William Gill's talent as both a photographer and presenter. This particular photograph not only showcases the natural beauty found at Fowey's estuary entrance but also represents the dedication and passion that Major Gill had for capturing Cornwall's historic landmarks in all their splendor.
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