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Climbing the Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
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Climbing the Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Church Army Lantern Department
Climbing the Logan Rock, near Treen, Cornwall, late 19th or early 20th century. The Logan Rock is a granite boulder weighing around 80 tons. It is finely balanced on the rock beneath it due to the actions of weathering and can be made to rock. In 1824, in an attempt to demonstrate the prowess of the Royal Navy, a group of sailors dislodged the rock, but were later forced to return it to its original position after the locals, for whom the rock had become a lucrative tourist attraction, complained. Lantern slide
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This print captures the awe-inspiring sight of "Climbing the Logan Rock" in late 19th or early 20th century Cornwall. The artist, Church Army Lantern Department, skillfully portrays a group of adventurous men scaling the massive granite boulder known as the Logan Rock. Weighing an astonishing 80 tons, this geological wonder is delicately balanced on another rock due to centuries of weathering. The image transports us back to a time when British geography and natural wonders were celebrated. The Logan Rock had become a popular tourist attraction for locals and visitors alike, drawing people from far and wide to witness its unique rocking motion. However, in 1824, sailors from the Royal Navy attempted to showcase their strength by dislodging the rock. Outraged by this act, which threatened their lucrative tourism industry, the locals demanded that it be returned to its original position. In this photograph, we see brave individuals embracing adventure as they conquer nature's challenge. Against a backdrop of rugged cliffs and crashing waves along Cornwall's coast, these men display both courage and determination as they navigate their way up the imposing boulder. Through this historical lens captured by Church Army Lantern Department's lantern slide technology, we are reminded of humanity's fascination with our natural surroundings and our enduring desire to explore even the most formidable landscapes.
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