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Coastguard cottage, Helford Passage, Constantine, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Coastguard cottage, Helford Passage, Constantine, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Coastguard Cottage at Helford Passage showing the coastguard and an elderly gentleman. Four bird cages are fixed to the outside walls of the cottage. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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TRURI : CONhp.20
Media ID 13073109
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This print from the early 1900s transports us to the picturesque Helford Passage in Constantine, Cornwall. The Coastguard Cottage stands proudly against a backdrop of breathtaking coastal beauty. In this snapshot frozen in time, we catch a glimpse of two intriguing figures that bring life to this idyllic scene. The first is a coastguard, clad in his uniform, standing tall and vigilant outside the cottage. His presence reminds us of the vital role these brave individuals played in safeguarding our shores during those times. Beside him stands an elderly gentleman, perhaps a local resident or visitor enjoying a leisurely conversation with his guardian of the sea. Adding an element of charm and curiosity are four bird cages fixed to the exterior walls of the cottage. These delicate structures hint at a shared love for nature and companionship between man and winged creatures alike. Captured by photographer Arthur William Jordan, this image encapsulates both tranquility and community spirit that were characteristic of Cornish coastal villages during that era. It invites us to reflect upon simpler times when people found solace amidst nature's wonders while forging connections with their fellow inhabitants. As we admire this remarkable piece from Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, let it serve as a reminder that history has much to teach us about resilience, unity, and finding joy in life's simplest pleasures – lessons just as relevant today as they were over a century ago.
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