Tresco - The Valhalla - Figureheads from Shipwrecks
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Tresco - The Valhalla - Figureheads from Shipwrecks
Tresco, The Isles of Scilly - The unique Valhalla collection, situated within Tresco Abbey Garden, containing some 30 figureheads, as well as name boards and other decorative ships carvings from the days of sail, gathered from vessels wrecked on the notorious local coastline. Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Carved Carving Figurehead Figures Flotsam Isles Oct15 Salvage Salvaged Scilly Shipwrecked Shipwrecks Tresco Valhalla Vessels Wreck Wrecks Figureheads
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Tresco's Valhalla: A Maritime Treasure Trove of Figureheads and Shipwreck Remnants Amidst the enchanting landscape of Tresco Abbey Garden on the Isles of Scilly, lies a unique and captivating collection of maritime history – the Valhalla. Dating back to the 1910s, this extraordinary assemblage is home to approximately 30 figureheads, name boards, and decorative carvings salvaged from ships wrecked along the notoriously treacherous local coastline. The Valhalla, situated within the serene and picturesque Tresco Abbey Garden, stands as a testament to the rich maritime heritage of the Isles of Scilly. These intricately carved figureheads, once proudly adorning the bows of vessels, now gracefully overlook the lush greenery and colorful blooms of the garden. Each figurehead tells a story of its past life at sea, from the regal and majestic to the whimsical and fantastical. The collection also includes name boards, which bear the monikers of the once-mighty ships, and other decorative carvings that once adorned the hulls of these vessels. These salvaged relics serve as a poignant reminder of the brave sailors who navigated the waters around the Isles of Scilly and the unforgiving nature of the sea. The Valhalla, with its collection of flotsam and jetsam from the past, invites visitors to delve into the history of the Isles of Scilly and the ships that once plied the waters around them. A must-see attraction for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and anyone with a fascination for the sea, the Valhalla is a living testament to the enduring allure of the maritime world.
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