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Aftermath of fire at Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. February 1919
Side view of the house after the great fire of 26th February 1919. The fire is still smouldering and firefighters with the Redruth fire engine can be seen tackling the blaze, watched by many onlookers. The manor of Tehidy was owned by the Basset family who prospered from mining and their vast estate. The 40 bedroom mansion house seen in the photograph was built in 1855 to replace the earlier mansion of 1734. The manor was sold in 1916 ending 700 years of Basset rule. The house was acquired for the treatment of tuberculosis sufferers and handed over to Cornwall County Council on Whit Monday 20th May 1918. The fire devastated the building two weeks after the hospital opened and it was rebuilt by the County Council. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan. Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture. © From the collection of the RIC
TRURI : ILLth.12
Media ID 14741414
Filename: TRURI-ILLth-12.tiff
Size: 8303 x 5992 (49.8MB)
Date: 10th April 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.248244, -5.266491
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This print captures the haunting aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall in February 1919. The image showcases a side view of the once majestic house, now reduced to smoldering ruins. Firefighters from Redruth can be seen valiantly battling the remnants of the blaze while onlookers gather to witness this tragic event. The manor of Tehidy held great historical significance as it was owned by the esteemed Basset family for over 700 years. Prosperous from their mining ventures, they constructed a grand mansion in 1855 to replace an earlier one dating back to 1734. However, changing times led to its sale in 1916. In a twist of fate, just two weeks after being repurposed as a hospital for tuberculosis patients and handed over to Cornwall County Council on Whit Monday in May 1918, disaster struck. The fire tore through the newly established medical facility, leaving behind only charred remains. Yet resilience prevailed as the County Council undertook the arduous task of rebuilding this vital institution for those suffering from tuberculosis. This photograph serves as both a testament to human determination and an eerie reminder of loss and rebirth. Photographer Arthur William Jordan skillfully captured this poignant moment in history with his lens - freezing forever an indelible scene that speaks volumes about Cornish heritage and architectural legacy.
