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Place House. Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1925

Place House. Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1925


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Place House. Fowey, Cornwall. Around 1925

Home of the Treffry family. 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 : 1990.2.12.69

Media ID 12082544

© From the collection of the RIC


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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the magnificent Place House in Fowey, Cornwall, around 1925. Once the cherished residence of the Treffry family, this historic gem exudes timeless beauty and charm. The image itself is a glass lantern slide captured by Major Arthur William Gill, an esteemed Cornishman and amateur photographer renowned for his visual presentations during the 1920s and 1930s. Major Gill's expertise extended beyond photography as he skillfully painted these quarter plate slides with vibrant colors to enhance their visual impact. His passion for capturing Cornwall's natural wonders led him to share his work with various esteemed groups such as The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and the London Cornish Society. The photograph not only serves as a window into the past but also pays homage to Major Gill's dedication in preserving Cornish heritage through his artistry. This particular image transports viewers back in time to witness the grandeur of Place House during its heyday. As we admire this remarkable piece from the Royal Cornwall Museum collection, let us appreciate both Major Arthur William Gill's artistic talent and his commitment to showcasing some of Cornwall's most breathtaking locations for generations to come.

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