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St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1925
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St Ives, Cornwall. Around 1925
Back of harbour and church. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925. He was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in many cases, colour. These were painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.12.107
Media ID 11490046
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print takes us back to the picturesque town of St Ives in Cornwall, around 1925. The image beautifully captures the serene charm of this historic place, with its quaint harbor and majestic church standing proudly in the background. The photograph is a glass lantern slide from a lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots" presented by Major Arthur William Gill, an esteemed Cornishman and passionate amateur photographer. Major Gill was renowned throughout Cornwall and beyond during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of still images and cine films. His expertise earned him invitations to speak at prestigious institutions such as The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and even the London Cornish Society. What makes these slides truly remarkable is that they were not your ordinary black-and-white photographs; many were hand-painted by Major Gill himself using vibrant colors. This personal touch added an extra layer of artistry to his already impressive collection. As we gaze upon this particular print, we can almost feel ourselves transported back in time to witness St Ives' timeless beauty firsthand. It serves as a testament to Major Arthur William Gill's dedication to capturing and preserving the essence of Cornwall's most cherished locations for generations to come.
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