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Poster Print : Pilchard drift boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
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Pilchard drift boat, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
Pilchard drift boat on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay in Truro showing Samuel Brokenshires carriage factory in the background. A number of carts and carriages are parked on the quay, with a number of onlookers who are possibly workers from the factory. The coach builder, Samuel Brokenshire (also a shoeing smith) is recorded in Kellys Directory, 1889, at Back Quay, Royal Hotel Yard, Truro. The boat, 364FH, was registered in Falmouth. The main Fisheries Exhibition site was a field at the top of Lemon Street and the exhibition ran from 25th July 1893 for a month. Number 12 in a series of glass lantern slides recording the Fisheries Exhibition. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : Sfish.47
Media ID 18842875
© From the collection of the RIC
Commerce Festivals Fish Fishing Fishing And Fisheries Fishing Boats Occupations Shows Victorian
27x27 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Media Storehouse Poster Print of the Pilchard Drift Boat, captured at the Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition in Truro, Cornwall, held in July to August 1893. This captivating image showcases a traditional Pilchard drift boat gliding effortlessly on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay. The backdrop of Samuel Brokenshires carriage factory adds a unique touch to this historical moment. Bring the charm of the past into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster print. Perfect for fishermen, history enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the maritime world.
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Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the summer of 1893 in Truro, Cornwall. The focal point is a Pilchard drift boat gracefully floating on the River Kenwyn at Back Quay. In the background, we catch a glimpse of Samuel Brokenshire's carriage factory, an integral part of Truro's bustling industrial landscape. The quay is adorned with carts and carriages parked neatly along its edge, suggesting a busy day at work for those possibly employed by Brokenshire. A group of onlookers can be seen observing the scene, their curiosity piqued by the activities unfolding before them. Samuel Brokenshire himself was not only a coach builder but also skilled in shoeing smithing. His presence in Kellys Directory from 1889 solidifies his reputation as an esteemed craftsman within Truro's business community. The Pilchard drift boat featured in this photograph bears registration number 364FH and hails from Falmouth. Its inclusion in this image serves as a reminder of Cornwall's rich fishing heritage and its reliance on these boats for sustenance and commerce. This particular print is part of a series of glass lantern slides documenting the Fisheries Exhibition that took place during July and August 1893. The main exhibition site was located at Lemon Street Field, attracting visitors eager to learn about fishing practices while enjoying displays showcasing Cornish culture. Through this historical snapshot captured by an unknown photographer over a century ago, we
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