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Remains of Thomasine Bonaventures Chantry, Week St Mary, Cornwall. 24th June 1933
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Remains of Thomasine Bonaventures Chantry, Week St Mary, Cornwall. 24th June 1933
Thomasine Bonaventure was a local girl of humble background, who was married and widowed by a number of wealthy men. Surviving the plague, she later married John Percyval who became Sheriff of London in 1486 and then Lord Mayor of London in 1498. She died in 1539 aged 89. Throughout her life she made charitable donations to her beloved village of Week St Mary and to other causes. The site of Chantry and Grammar school pictured is just one such donation. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Captured in this poignant print is the enduring legacy of Thomasine Bonaventures Chantry, a remarkable woman whose humble origins belied her extraordinary life. Born and raised in Week St Mary, Cornwall, Thomasine's journey was one of resilience and philanthropy. Married and widowed multiple times by affluent men, she defied the odds surviving the plague that ravaged her community. In 1486, fate smiled upon her when she wed John Percyval, who would later become Sheriff of London and Lord Mayor of London in 1498. Their union lasted until Thomasine's passing at the age of 89 in 1539. Throughout her eventful existence, Thomasine remained steadfastly committed to giving back to her beloved village and various causes close to her heart. Her charitable donations were numerous but none more significant than this very site captured here – the Chantry and Grammar school. Photographed on a serene day in Week St Mary on June 24th, 1933 by Herbert Hughes, this image encapsulates both history and gratitude. It serves as a testament to Thomasine's unwavering dedication towards uplifting others less fortunate than herself. Preserved within these remains lies not only an architectural marvel but also a symbol of compassion that continues to inspire generations today. May we forever remember the indomitable spirit of Thomasine Bonaventures Chantry.
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