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The Norway Hotel, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. 1905 or 1906
Filename: TRURI-PEApw-14.tiff
Size: 8478 x 6020 (51MB)
Date: 29th September 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.2056, -5.117121
© From the collection of the RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
The Norway Hotel, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. 1905 or 1906
The Norway Hotel with a Criddle & Smith, Cabinet Makers of Truro and Penzance, horse drawn van on the left. A group of people are standing at the front. The little girl is Reverend Geachs mother, born in 1900. Photographer: Possibly Arthur Philp
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TRURI : PEApw.14
Media ID 15486082
© From the collection of the RIC
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the early 1900s with this print of The Norway Hotel, nestled in the picturesque village of Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Taken around 1905 or 1906, this remarkable image showcases not only the charming inn itself but also provides a glimpse into daily life during that era. Intriguingly, on the left side of the frame, we spot a Criddle & Smith horse-drawn van—a testament to Truro and Penzance's thriving cabinet-making industry at the time. This juxtaposition between craftsmanship and hospitality adds an extra layer of historical significance to this snapshot. At the forefront stands a group of individuals, their expressions hinting at stories untold. Among them is a little girl—none other than Reverend Geach's mother—who was born in 1900. Her presence serves as a poignant reminder that behind every photograph lies generations worth of memories waiting to be discovered. The photographer responsible for capturing this momentous scene is believed to be Arthur Philp—an artist known for his ability to immortalize Cornish landscapes and communities through his lens. While it may seem incidental, it's hard not to notice some hens and chickens roaming freely nearby—a charming touch that reflects both rural life and perhaps even hints at delicious farm-fresh meals served within The Norway Hotel itself. This extraordinary print from Royal Cornwall Museum offers us an enchanting window into yesteryear—a visual treasure brimming with history, nostalgia
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