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Exhibition entrance, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
Filename: TRURI-Sfish-35.tiff
Size: 7938 x 5723 (45.5MB)
Date: 2nd April 2019
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.263195, -5.051041
© From the collection of the RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
Exhibition entrance, Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition, Truro, Cornwall. July to August 1893
View showing the castellated entrance of the Fisheries Exhibition. The site of the exhibition was a field at the top of Lemon Street and the exhibition ran from 25th July 1893 for a month. The Royal Coat of Arms for the United Kingdom can be seen underneath the entrance archway with the Lion Rampant of Scotland, the Imperial Crown and Celtic harp of Ireland above. Three flags are flying, including the Union Jack flag in the centre. An advert placed in The Cornishman on 7th September 1893 states that the materials used in the construction of the exhibition buildings were to be sold by public auction on 20th September 1893 at The Green in Truro. Number 1 in a series of glass lantern slides recording the Fisheries Exhibition. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : Sfish.35
Media ID 18842859
© From the collection of the RIC
Commerce Festivals Fish Fishing And Fisheries Occupations Shows Victorian
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grand entrance of the Cornwall County Fisheries Exhibition in Truro, Cornwall. The exhibition, held from July to August 1893, was a celebration of fishing and fisheries in the region. The castellated entrance stands proudly at the top of Lemon Street, welcoming visitors with its intricate design. Beneath the archway, we can see the Royal Coat of Arms for the United Kingdom, symbolizing unity and strength. Above it are emblems representing Scotland (the Lion Rampant), Ireland (the Celtic harp), and the Imperial Crown. Three flags flutter in the breeze, including the iconic Union Jack flag at its center. These symbols evoke a sense of national pride that must have filled those who attended this remarkable event over a century ago. Interestingly, an advert placed in The Cornishman on September 7th, 1893 mentions that materials used for constructing these impressive exhibition buildings would be sold by public auction later that month. This glass lantern slide is part of a series documenting various aspects of this historic Fisheries Exhibition. Although we do not know who captured this particular moment through their lens, their work allows us to glimpse into Victorian-era Cornwall - a time when commerce thrived alongside traditional occupations like fishing. Displayed here at Royal Cornwall Museum as part of our extensive collection on local history and culture, this print serves as a testament to our rich maritime heritage and reminds us how exhibitions like these played an essential role in showcasing regional industries to wider audiences
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