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St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall a086715
ST MAWES HARBOUR, St Mawes, St Just In Roseland, Cornwall. A viewpoint overlooking Summers Beach near St Mawes Harbour in Cornwall, with a view west over small sailboats towards St Mawes Castle, and Pendennis Point and Castle in the distance. Photographed by John Gay. Date range: 1950-1965. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 3664195
Filename: aa086715.jpg
Size: 4340 x 4348 (6.0MB)
Date: 29th June 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
Owner URL: www.englishheritageimages.com
Job Title: Photographer
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> Heritage > Castles > Castles of the South West > Pendennis and St Mawes Castles
> Historic Images > Famed Photographers > John Gay Collection (1945-1990)
> Historic Images > Historic Images 1900s - 1910s
> Landscapes > Coastal Landscapes > Cornish Coast
> Transport > Ships and boats > Catching the wind
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Bask in the tranquil beauty of St Mawes Harbour, Cornwall, as captured by the lens of John Gay in this evocative photograph. Taken from a viewpoint overlooking Summers Beach, the image invites us to imagine the gentle lapping of the waves against the shoreline. Small sailboats dot the calm waters, their sails taut against the breeze, adding a sense of serenity to the scene. In the distance, the silhouettes of St Mawes Castle and Pendennis Point and Castle rise majestically against the horizon. These historic fortifications, once guarding against invading forces, now stand as enduring symbols of Cornwall's rich maritime history. The photograph, taken between the 1950s and 1960s, transports us back in time to an era of simpler pleasures. The peaceful harbour, with its picturesque boats and unspoiled natural beauty, offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. John Gay's expert use of light and composition in this image captures the essence of St Mawes Harbour, making it a must-see for anyone with a love for the sea, history, or the simple pleasures of life by the water's edge.
