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A. L. Rowse in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1985
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A. L. Rowse in Lostwithiel, Cornwall. November 1985
Born at Tregonissey near St Austell, Alfred Leslie Rowse was well known as an expert on Elizabethan England and his poetry about Cornwall is highly regarded. He was also a Shakespearean scholar and biographer. Despite his parents being poor and semi-illiterate he won a place at St Austell Grammar School (Poltair School) and then a scholarship to Christ Church, Oxford. He is pictured with Gwen Powell-Jones, Lostwithiel Mayor, and Canon H Miles Brown, local historian. The group are holding some of the towns regalia. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
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TRURI : 2017.5.41
Media ID 13812561
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
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In this print from November 1985, we see the esteemed A. L. Rowse standing alongside Gwen Powell-Jones, the Mayor of Lostwithiel, and Canon H Miles Brown, a local historian. The trio exudes an air of intellectual prowess and deep-rooted pride as they hold some of the town's regalia in their hands. Born in Tregonissey near St Austell, Alfred Leslie Rowse became renowned for his expertise on Elizabethan England and his highly regarded poetry about Cornwall. Despite coming from humble beginnings with parents who were poor and semi-illiterate, Rowse defied all odds by securing a place at St Austell Grammar School before earning a scholarship to Christ Church, Oxford. The photograph captures not only the scholarly accomplishments of these individuals but also symbolizes their connection to Lostwithiel's rich history. The regalia held by the group includes a goblet, mace, oar, mayor chain - each item representing different aspects of Cornish heritage. Photographed by Jonathan Barker for posterity at Royal Cornwall Museum (not affiliated with any commercial use), this image immortalizes an extraordinary moment where knowledge meets tradition. It serves as a testament to the power of education and determination while honoring Cornwall's cultural legacy that continues to inspire generations today.
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