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Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s

Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s


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Filename: TRURI-POPhp-48a.tiff

Size: 5684 x 9016 (10.2MB)

Date: 10th September 2019

Source: Royal Cornwall Museum

County: Cornwall

Location Name: 50.331027, -4.520718

© From the collection of the RIC

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Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. 1860-1870s

View over the south harbour wall with boats at low tide. A steamer (or schooner) can be seen beyond Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock. The net loft can be seen on the right hand side of the photograph. Photographic print from the manuscript The History of Polperro by Thomas Q. Couch (1878), which expanded on Jonathan Couchs work of the same name, published in 1871. Photographer: Lewis Harding

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TRURI : POPhp.48a

Media ID 19273909

© From the collection of the RIC

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This print from the 1860-1870s showcases the picturesque harbour of Polperro, Cornwall. The view over the south harbour wall reveals a serene scene at low tide, with an array of boats peacefully resting on the sandy shore. Beyond Chapel Rock, also known as Peak Rock, a steamer or schooner gracefully sails through the calm waters. The attention to detail in this photograph is remarkable. On the right-hand side, we can spot the net loft standing proudly against the backdrop of charming cottages and rugged cliffs. This historic image was captured by Lewis Harding and is now part of Royal Cornwall Museum's collection. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its historical context. It originates from Thomas Q. Couch's manuscript "The History of Polperro" published in 1878 as an expansion upon Jonathan Couch's earlier work on Polperro published in 1871. Transport yourself back to a time when fishing villages like Polperro thrived along Cornwall's stunning coastline. Immerse yourself in this snapshot that encapsulates Cornish heritage - where land meets sea and boats dance harmoniously with nature's elements.

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