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Poster Print : Pentewan harbour and village, St Austell, Cornwall. Late 1800s
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Pentewan harbour and village, St Austell, Cornwall. Late 1800s
A view of part of the harbour and the village main street. The schooner James Postlethwaite lies alongside in the harbour. A group of women and children stand outside of R.W. Stephens, Ship Chandler, shop looking towards the camera, as do other people along the street. Pentewan harbour was linked, by a narrow gauge railway, to St Austell where china clay was loaded and transported to Pentewan for shipping to Europe. The photograph is probably taken from near the old Coast Guard station above the harbour entrance. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : AUSpt.2
Media ID 18277709
© From the collection of the RIC
Coast Edwardian Quay Ship Transport Victorian Water
18x24 inch Poster Print
Discover the charm of the past with our exquisite Pentewan Harbour and Village Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from the Royal Cornwall Museum, transports you back in time to the late 1800s. Bask in the beauty of this idyllic Cornwall scene, featuring a serene harbour dotted with boats and the quaint main street lined with quaint cottages. The schooner James Postlethwaite gracefully anchors in the harbour, adding a picturesque touch to the scene. A lively group of women and children gathered outside R.W, adding a sense of community and warmth to this evocative image. Bring the history and character of St. Austell's Pentewan Harbour and Village into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print. A perfect addition to any wall, this print is sure to inspire a sense of nostalgia and wonder.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the late 1800s, capturing a picturesque scene of Pentewan harbour and village in St Austell, Cornwall. The image showcases a bustling harbor with the majestic schooner James Postlethwaite docked alongside. Standing outside R. W. Stephens, Ship Chandler shop are a group of women and children, their curious gazes directed towards the camera. Along the main street, other people can be seen going about their daily activities. Pentewan harbour played a vital role in transporting china clay from St Austell to Europe during this era. A narrow gauge railway connected these two locations, facilitating the loading of precious cargo onto ships bound for international waters. The photograph is believed to have been taken near the old Coast Guard station above the entrance to the harbor, offering an elevated perspective that captures both land and sea elements seamlessly. Although we do not know who precisely captured this remarkable moment frozen in time, it serves as a testament to Cornish history and its close ties with maritime trade. This vintage print evokes feelings of nostalgia for simpler times when coastal communities thrived on commerce and relied heavily on ships as their lifeline to distant shores. It stands as a valuable piece of Victorian and Edwardian heritage that allows us to glimpse into Cornwall's rich past while appreciating its natural beauty along the quay's edge where land meets water.
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