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Photographic Print : Rear view of Empacombe House, Mount Edgcumbe estate, Maker, Cornwall. 1962
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Rear view of Empacombe House, Mount Edgcumbe estate, Maker, Cornwall. 1962
Rear view of Empacombe House, a cottage in the hamlet of Empacombe on the Mount Edgcumbe estate. The view shows a clothes line, water butt and outhouse. The house has a walled garden thought to be the kitchen garden for the estate and may have been lived in by the head gardener. It is now known as Bay cottage. Photographer: Charles Woolf
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Media ID 14608236
© RIC, photographer Charles Woolf
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of Empacombe House, Maker, Cornwall from the Royal Cornwall Museum. This captivating rear view image, taken in 1962, showcases the quaint charm of a bygone era. With a clothesline stretching between the cottage and its outhouse, and a water butt collecting rainwater, this photograph transports you to the heart of the picturesque Mount Edgcumbe estate. Add this timeless piece to your home decor and let the story of Empacombe House unfold.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 17.8cm (10" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the year 1962, offering a glimpse into the rear view of Empacombe House in Maker, Cornwall. Nestled within the picturesque Mount Edgcumbe estate, this charming cottage exudes timeless beauty and rustic charm. The photograph showcases a serene scene of everyday life at Empacombe House. A clothesline gracefully hangs in the background, swaying gently with the coastal breeze. Nearby stands a traditional water butt, serving as a reminder of simpler times when self-sufficiency was valued. An outhouse completes the picture, adding an element of authenticity to this idyllic countryside dwelling. Empacombe House is believed to have been home to the head gardener who tended to Mount Edgcumbe's vast estate. Its walled garden adjacent to it hints at its former role as a kitchen garden supplying fresh produce for those residing on these grounds. Today known as Bay Cottage, this historic residence continues to stand proudly amidst its lush surroundings. The architectural splendor and rich heritage make it an integral part of Cornwall's cultural tapestry. Captured by renowned photographer Charles Woolf, this image transports us back in time and allows us to appreciate both the grandeur of country house architecture and the simplicity found within nature's embrace. It serves as a testament not only to Cornish history but also reminds us of our deep connection with our roots and traditions.
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