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Lanhydrock gatehouse, Bodmin, Cornwall. Around 1925
Filename: TRURI-1990-2-12-65.tiff
Size: 4270 x 3522 (45.1MB)
Date: 17th December 2015
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.46863, -4.715114
© From the collection of the RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
Lanhydrock gatehouse, Bodmin, Cornwall. Around 1925
Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925. He was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in many cases, colour. These were painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.12.65
Media ID 11490487
© From the collection of the RIC
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the Lanhydrock gatehouse in Bodmin, Cornwall, taken around 1925. The image was captured by Major Arthur William Gill, a renowned Cornishman and amateur photographer of that era. Major Gill was highly regarded for his presentations of stills and cine film to various esteemed groups such as The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and the London Cornish Society during the 1920s and 1930s. The glass lantern slide from which this print originates is part of a lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots" delivered by Major Gill himself. What sets these slides apart is their remarkable colorization technique - each quarter plate slide was meticulously hand-painted by Major Gill himself with astonishing results. Major Gill's passion for photography allowed him to capture the true essence and beauty of Cornwall's historic landmarks like Lanhydrock gatehouse. This particular image transports us back in time to witness the grandeur of this architectural gem as it stood almost a century ago. Preserved at the Royal Cornwall Museum, this print serves as a testament to both Major Arthur William Gill's artistic talent and his dedication to preserving Cornish heritage through visual storytelling. It offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate not only the stunning scenery but also the craftsmanship behind capturing such moments in history.
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