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Collecting water with horse and cart at East Bay, Trevone, Padstow, Cornwall. 1911
Filename: TRURI-PADtv-29.tiff
Size: 7450 x 6217 (46.3MB)
Date: 1st October 2019
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.542062, -4.939017
© From the collection of the RIC
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Collecting water with horse and cart at East Bay, Trevone, Padstow, Cornwall. 1911
Water butt on cart being filled from launder on the beach, with a boy seated on the cart and a man standing in front. The water was taken from an old slate land drain for the building of Trevone Methodist Chapel in 1911. The man on the right is Harry Brenton, Porthmissen Bay. Photographer: Thomas Henry Williams
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TRURI : PADtv.29
Media ID 19331621
© From the collection of the RIC
Buildings Edwardian Chapels Construction Work Horse Drawn Transport Water Supply
Capturing the Essence of Necessity - A Glimpse into Cornwall's Past
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, taken in 1911 by renowned photographer Thomas Henry Williams, transports us back to a time when life revolved around simplicity and resourcefulness. The image captures a scene at East Bay, Trevone, Padstow in Cornwall - a place where daily routines were intertwined with nature's offerings. In this snapshot of history, we witness an essential task being carried out with ingenuity. A horse-drawn cart stands proudly on the sandy beach as water is collected from an old slate land drain. This precious resource would later be used for the construction of Trevone Methodist Chapel that same year. The composition showcases both man and beast working harmoniously together. A young boy sits atop the cart while a determined man named Harry Brenton stands before it – their presence symbolizing resilience and dedication to community projects. As our eyes wander across the frame, we are reminded of how vital water was during those times – not only for sustenance but also for shaping communities through infrastructure development like chapels. The surrounding buildings serve as silent witnesses to progress made amidst rugged landscapes. This photograph encapsulates Edwardian-era charm while offering glimpses into Cornish heritage. It serves as a reminder that even in simpler times, human innovation prevailed against challenges posed by nature itself. Let this remarkable image transport you back to an era where horse-drawn carts traversed sandy shores in pursuit of necessities;
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