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Tourist Information Centre, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1991
Filename: TRURI-2017-5-295.tiff
Size: 3011 x 2223 (20.1MB)
Date: 25th October 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.33499, -4.636525
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
Tourist Information Centre, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1991
Fowey couple, Bernard and Lynn Goold, are believed to be the first husband and wife team in the country to both gain their City and Guilds in Tourist Information Competency. Lynn runs the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) whilst Bernard is Postmaster of Fowey Post Office, where the TIC is situated. Pictured from left to right: Bernard Goold, Lynn Goold, Inez Barron and Margaret Ripley. Inez and Margaret are both assistants at the centre. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
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TRURI : 2017.5.295
Media ID 18063771
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
Capturing the Pioneers of Tourism - A Snapshot from Fowey, Cornwall
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this remarkable print taken in August 1991, we are transported back to a time when tourism was just beginning to flourish in the charming coastal town of Fowey. At its heart stands the Tourist Information Centre (TIC), an essential hub for visitors seeking guidance and local insights. However, what truly sets this image apart is the extraordinary couple who dedicated themselves to promoting their beloved town. Meet Bernard and Lynn Goold, believed to be trailblazers as the first husband and wife team in the country to both achieve their City and Guilds qualifications in Tourist Information Competency. Lynn spearheads operations at the TIC while Bernard serves as Postmaster at Fowey Post Office, where this invaluable center finds its home. Gathered alongside them are two indispensable assistants, Inez Barron and Margaret Ripley. Together, they form an exceptional team committed to providing tourists with unparalleled support during their stay. Photographed by Jonathan Barker against a backdrop adorned with signs celebrating all things Cornish, this image encapsulates not only a moment frozen in time but also showcases dedication and passion that have made Fowey a cherished destination for wanderlust souls. As we admire this snapshot from history captured within Royal Cornwall Museum's archives, let us pay tribute to these unsung heroes whose commitment laid foundations for future generations of tourism professionals. Their legacy continues to shape Fowey's identity as a
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