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Fish cellars, Port Quin, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1969
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Fish cellars, Port Quin, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1969
View of the remains of the pilchard cellars looking towards the south side of Port Quin. The line of brick niches were used for pressing poles. Houses are visible on the hillside behind. Cottages are just visible to the north side with a road leading down to the harbour. Port Quin was once a busy fishing port and is said to have been mostly abandoned after all of the fishermen from the village were lost during a storm in the 19th century. Photographer: Charles Woolf
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© RIC, photographer Charles Woolf
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This print transports us back to the year 1969, capturing a poignant glimpse of Fish cellars in Port Quin, Cornwall. The image showcases the remains of pilchard cellars, standing as a testament to the region's rich fishing heritage. Looking towards the south side of Port Quin, we are drawn to a line of brick niches that were once used for pressing poles. The backdrop is equally enchanting; houses dotting the hillside behind add depth and character to this picturesque scene. To the north side, barely visible cottages peek through, hinting at life beyond these abandoned cellars. A road gracefully winds its way down towards the harbor, inviting us to imagine bustling activity that once filled this now tranquil spot. Port Quin itself holds a tragic history - it was once a thriving fishing port until an infamous storm ravaged its shores in the 19th century. Legend has it that all fishermen from this village were lost during that fateful tempest. This somber tale adds an air of melancholy and reverence as we contemplate what was lost but also appreciate what remains. Photographed by Charles Woolf with his keen eye for detail and composition, this image captures not only physical structures but also emotions tied to tradition and resilience. It serves as a reminder of how communities can be shaped by their surroundings and how even remnants can tell powerful stories about our pasts.
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