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Plain-an-Gwarry, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1896
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Plain-an-Gwarry, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. 1896
Stereoscopic pair. A Sunday School gathering in 1896, probably in Plain-an-Gwarry (or Plain-an-Gware). From the Cornish Plen an Gwari a playing place, a venue for Medieval miracle plays including Cornish Ordinalia. Everybody is wearing their Sunday best and some of the ladies are carrying umbrellas to protect them from the sun. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : JUPpo.6
Media ID 18181836
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This print takes us back to the year 1896, capturing a Sunday School gathering in Plain-an-Gwarry, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. The location itself holds historical significance as it was once a playing place for Medieval miracle plays known as Cornish Ordinalia. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a community coming together dressed in their finest attire. Men donning suits and hats stand alongside women wearing elegant dresses and bonnets. Notably, some of the ladies carry parasols to shield themselves from the sun's rays on this beautiful day. The identity of the photographer remains unknown; however, their lens has immortalized this momentous occasion forever. This photograph offers us a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the traditions and customs that shaped life in Cornwall during that era. As we observe each individual within this group portrait, we can't help but wonder about their stories - what brought them here? What were their aspirations and dreams? Through this image alone, we are reminded of how history is composed not only by significant events but also by everyday moments shared among communities. Preserved at Royal Cornwall Museum with utmost care and respect for its cultural value, this stereoscopic pair serves as a testament to our collective heritage. It invites us to reflect upon our roots while acknowledging those who came before us – individuals whose lives have woven together to create the fabric of our present-day society.
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