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Beach at low tide, Port Gaverne, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1906
Filename: TRURI-POGgv-7.tiff
Size: 7862 x 5961 (46.9MB)
Date: 11th May 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.592523, -4.822688
© From the collection of the RIC
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Beach at low tide, Port Gaverne, St Endellion, Cornwall. 1906
Boats, a horse and cart and two men with picks can be seen on the beach. Port Gaverne was once a busy port used to export slate from the nearby Delabole slate quarry. It was also a very active seining port and the ports four pilchard cellars were capable of processing around 1000 tons of fish per week. By 1900 tourism was the villages main industry and it remains popular with holidaymakers today. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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TRURI : POGgv.7
Media ID 14814012
© From the collection of the RIC
Coast Communities Cove Fishing Village North Village
EDITORS COMMENTS
Capturing the essence of a bygone era, this vintage print transports us to the Beach at low tide in Port Gaverne, St Endellion, Cornwall in 1906. The image reveals a bustling scene with boats gently resting on the sand, while a horse and cart traverse the shoreline. Two men can be seen diligently working with picks nearby, perhaps engaged in slate quarrying activities. Port Gaverne was once a thriving port known for its slate exports from the neighboring Delabole slate quarry. Additionally, it played a significant role as an active seining port, boasting four pilchard cellars capable of processing an impressive 1000 tons of fish per week. However, by 1900 tourism had emerged as the village's primary industry. Today, Port Gaverne continues to charm holidaymakers with its picturesque coastal beauty and rich history. Nestled within Cornish cove and surrounded by stunning sea views along the north coast, this fishing village has evolved into one of Cornwall's beloved communities. The photographer behind this snapshot is Herbert Hughes. Through his lens, he immortalized not only the physical landscape but also captured glimpses of livelihoods that shaped Port Gaverne's past. This remarkable print serves as a testament to both our fascination with history and our enduring love affair with coastal destinations.
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