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The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1910
Filename: TRURI-PNZpm-29.tiff
Size: 8484 x 6044 (53MB)
Date: 9th September 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.118798, -5.537592
© From the collection of the RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall. Around 1910
A view looking west from the Mounts Bay Hotel. Curnow the Fruiterer can be seen beyond the Queens Hotel. A horse drawn carriage transports people in the foreground while a number of horse drawn carts transport goods. Photographer: Arthur Philp
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TRURI : PNZpm.29
Media ID 15398348
© From the collection of the RIC
Carts Street Carriages Esplanade Lamps
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this print of "The Promenade, Penzance, Cornwall" taken around 1910 by the talented photographer Arthur Philp. Transporting us to a bygone era, the image showcases a bustling scene along the esplanade, capturing the essence of early 20th-century life in this coastal town. As we gaze upon the photograph, our eyes are immediately drawn to the magnificent Mounts Bay Hotel standing proudly in the background. The view extends westward, revealing Curnow the Fruiterer's shop beyond the elegant Queens Hotel. These establishments were undoubtedly popular gathering spots for locals and visitors alike during that period. Intriguingly, our attention is then captured by a horse-drawn carriage gracefully making its way through the foreground. This mode of transportation was commonplace at that time and served as an essential means of getting around town. Additionally, numerous horse-drawn carts can be seen transporting goods along this vibrant street. Adding charm to this historic scene are enchanting street lights and lamps illuminating both sides of The Promenade. Their soft glow casts a warm ambiance over passersby and enhances their evening strolls or leisurely promenades. This remarkable print from Royal Cornwall Museum allows us to step into another world - one filled with nostalgia and curiosity about life in Penzance over a century ago. It serves as a visual reminder of how much has changed while preserving cherished memories of times gone by.
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