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Royal Cornwall Museum Photo Prints and Wall Art
Naval Reunion, Fowey, Cornwall. October 1991
Naval veterans revisited Fowey for a reunion of their wartime colleagues and met with the mayor, Hilda Court. Men of the Royal Navy 551 Assault Flotilla Group were stationed in the port in 1945 and helped in the D-Day landings and liberation of the Channel Islands. During the war, the Group set up winter quarters in huts at the Windmill area of the town whilst the officers stayed in Fowey Hall. Three officers made the nostalgic trip: Lt Fred Grant; Lt Tony Drew and Lt Earnest Pallant. The group are pictured in Fowey Hall, now a hotel. Photographer: Jonathan Barker. Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture. © RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
TRURI : 2017.5.294
Media ID 18063769
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Naval Reunion, Fowey, Cornwall. October 1991: A Heartwarming Gathering of Heroes". In this poignant print captured by photographer Jonathan Barker, we are transported back to a momentous reunion in the picturesque town of Fowey. The year is 1991 and a group of naval veterans has returned to their wartime base for an emotional gathering with their comrades. These brave men belonged to the Royal Navy's esteemed 551 Assault Flotilla Group, stationed in Fowey during World War II. They played a vital role in the historic D-Day landings and the liberation of the Channel Islands. Now, decades later, they have come together once again to reminisce about their shared experiences and pay tribute to fallen friends. The photograph showcases three distinguished officers who made this nostalgic trip: Lt Fred Grant, Lt Tony Drew, and Lt Earnest Pallant. Standing proudly alongside them is Mayor Hilda Court – a symbol of gratitude from the local community for their service. Taken within the walls of Fowey Hall – now transformed into a hotel but once serving as winter quarters for these gallant sailors – this image radiates warmth and camaraderie. It captures not only memories but also enduring bonds forged through adversity. Preserved at the Royal Cornwall Museum, this print immortalizes an extraordinary chapter in history when ordinary men became heroes. Their unwavering dedication continues to inspire generations today.
Framed Prints
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Photo Prints
Relive the history and nostalgia of a Naval Reunion in Fowey, Cornwall, October 1991 with this stunning photograph from the Royal Cornwall Museum. Witness the heartwarming moment as naval veterans returned to their former base for a reunion of their wartime colleagues. The men of the Royal Navy 551 Assault Flotilla Group, who were once stationed in the port in 1945, met with the mayor, Hilda Court. This Media Storehouse Photographic Print captures a significant moment in local and naval history, making it a treasured addition to any home or office decor.
Poster Prints
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Jigsaw Puzzles
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