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Children on beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Children on beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Three children, a boy in a sailor suit, a girl in a dress and hat and a small child in a sunbonnet are playing on the beach. The boy has a spade and is watching the other two who are paddling and investigating a rockpool with a bucket. Two well dressed women are walking in the distance. The photograph was probably taken by the tail end of Chapel Rock. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : PPHac.11
Media ID 17824931
© From the collection of the RIC
Coast Edwardian Sand Seaside Victorian
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Captured in a timeless moment, this vintage print transports us to the early 1900s on Perranporth beach in Cornwall. The scene depicts pure childhood joy as three children immerse themselves in the wonders of the seaside. Dressed immaculately, a young boy donning a sailor suit stands attentively with his trusty spade, observing his companions' playful exploration of a rockpool with their bucket. A girl exudes innocence and charm wearing an elegant dress and hat, while her younger companion sports a sunbonnet that shields her from the gentle coastal breeze. Their laughter echoes through time as they revel in the simple pleasures offered by nature's playground. In the distance, two well-dressed women stroll along the sandy shore, perhaps guardians or family members enjoying a leisurely walk under the warm Cornish sun. The photographer's identity remains unknown, but their skillful composition captures both the beauty of childhood innocence and Cornwall's captivating coastline. This photograph is not just an exquisite piece of history; it encapsulates an era when children embraced outdoor adventures without distractions. It serves as a nostalgic reminder of simpler times when imagination thrived amidst sandcastles and rockpool discoveries. Displayed at Royal Cornwall Museum, this evocative image invites viewers to step back into yesteryears and relive cherished memories or imagine themselves partaking in carefree play by Perranporth beach.
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