Photographic Print > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Politics > Winston Churchill
Photographic Print : A view of the front of Carlyon Bay Hotel after the fire in 1931, St Austell, Cornwall. 27th-28th December 1931
Photo Prints From Royal Cornwall Museum
A view of the front of Carlyon Bay Hotel after the fire in 1931, St Austell, Cornwall. 27th-28th December 1931
" Built in 1925, this was the first hotel at Carlyon Bay and was originally called the St Austell Bay Hotel. The hotel quickly became a fashionable choice with movie stars and celebrities and was frequented by a famous Royal visitor, Edward, then Prince of Wales, and his future wife, Mrs Wallis Simpson. The building suffered the devastating fire on 27th December 1931. Locals who rushed to the scene to help were met with the sight of furniture being frantically thrown from the windows to save it from the flames. During the war years, two boys schools from Canterbury, The Kings School and St Edmund s, were evacuated to the hotel to escape the Blitz. In March 1944, General Montgomery came to the hotel to inspect the schools cadet force. (In April 2015, a special 70th Anniversary Reunion was hosted at the hotel for the surviving evacuees and their partners). There was considerable excitement when Sir Winston Churchill stayed at the hotel with his wife Clementine in 1953. The hotel became part of the Brend Group in 1982". Source: Brend Hotels, 2018. It remains a top class hotel and boasts a championship golf course. Photographer: Probably Arthur William Jordan
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : AUScb.1
Media ID 15500010
© From the collection of the RIC
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the aftermath of the devastating fire that struck the iconic Carlyon Bay Hotel in St Austell, Cornwall, on the nights of 27th-28th December 1931. Originally named St Austell Bay Hotel and built in 1925, this grand establishment was a popular hotspot for movie stars and celebrities before the unfortunate incident. This evocative image, sourced from the Royal Cornwall Museum, offers a unique glimpse into the past, making it an exquisite addition to any home or office decor. Bring history to life with this captivating piece from Media Storehouse.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.6cm (12" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Fishes
> G
> Grouper
> Arts
> Photographers
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Cornwall
> Carlyon Bay
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Cornwall
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Cornwall
> St Austell
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Politics
> Winston Churchill
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Wales
> Powys
> Montgomery
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Wales
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Wales
> Sports
> Golf
> People
> Celebrities
> Related Images
> Royal Cornwall Museum
> Places
> St Austell
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the front view of Carlyon Bay Hotel after a devastating fire in 1931. Originally known as the St Austell Bay Hotel, this magnificent establishment was built in 1925 and quickly gained popularity among movie stars, celebrities, and even royalty. The future King Edward VIII, accompanied by his beloved Mrs Wallis Simpson, frequented this luxurious hotel during their courtship. The image showcases the aftermath of the tragic fire that occurred on December 27th, leaving locals stunned as they rushed to assist. Desperate attempts were made to salvage furniture from the flames by throwing it out of windows. Despite this setback, Carlyon Bay Hotel played an important role during World War II when it provided refuge for two boys' schools evacuated from Canterbury to escape the relentless Blitz bombings. In March 1944, General Montgomery himself visited the hotel to inspect the cadet force from these schools. A special reunion was held at Carlyon Bay Hotel in April 2015 to commemorate its crucial role as an evacuation center seventy years prior. Throughout its history, this iconic hotel has welcomed distinguished guests such as Sir Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine in 1953. In 1982, it became part of the prestigious Brend Group while still maintaining its reputation as a top-class destination with a championship golf course. Photographed by Arthur William Jordan (not associated with any company), this historical print serves as a testament to both tragedy and resilience within Cornwall's rich heritage.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
