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Town centre, Penzance, Cornwall. Probably between 1905-1910
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Town centre, Penzance, Cornwall. Probably between 1905-1910
Top of Market Jew Street with Humphrey Davys statue in the mid ground. Photographer: Arthur Philp
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TRURI : PNZmj.29
Media ID 12082314
© From the collection of the RIC
Buildings Carriage Cart Clock Horse Lamp Post Pavement Pedestrians Road Shops Steps Woman Flag Pole
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This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum takes us back in time to the bustling town centre of Penzance, Cornwall. Captured by the talented photographer Arthur Philp, this snapshot is believed to have been taken between 1905 and 1910. In this remarkable image, we are transported to Market Jew Street's peak, where life unfolds before our eyes. The scene is alive with activity as pedestrians traverse the cornish road and pavement. Men and women can be seen strolling along, their attire reflecting the fashion of that era. The focal point of this photograph lies in the mid-ground: Humphrey Davy's statue stands tall amidst a backdrop of charming buildings. Its presence adds a touch of grandeur to an already vibrant street scene. As we explore further into this historic moment captured on film, our attention is drawn towards various elements that define early 20th-century life. A clock prominently displayed reminds passersby not to lose track of time while browsing through an array of shops lining both sides of the street. Transportation plays a significant role here too; horse-drawn carriages make their way through traffic alongside carts carrying goods for local businesses. Lamp posts illuminate the path ahead as a flagpole proudly displays its colors against a clear sky. Lastly, steps leading up to some unknown destination hint at hidden treasures waiting beyond sight—a mystery left for us to unravel within this mesmerizing glimpse into Penzance's past.
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