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The blacksmiths shop, Probus, Cornwall. Probably 1907
Filename: TRURI-PROct-17.tiff
Size: 8348 x 6032 (52MB)
Date: 10th July 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.292587, -4.952258
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Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
The blacksmiths shop, Probus, Cornwall. Probably 1907
View towards The Square from further east on the St Austell road with John Roberts blacksmiths shop on the left. Workers from the shop and boys pose in the street. There is a poster advertising a demonstration to be held on 9th December 1907 on the wall. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
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TRURI : PROct.17
Media ID 15192400
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Caps Churchtown Family Great People Snow Thatch Trade Truro Village Balfour Cycles Devonport Edgcumbe Hicks Humber Lloyds News Profession Puritan Smithy Soap Venus
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the quaint village of Probus, Cornwall, around 1907. The view captured is from further east on the St Austell road, showcasing a bustling scene in front of John Roberts' blacksmiths shop. In this snapshot of history, workers from the shop and young boys strike a pose in the street. As we delve into the details of this image, we notice a poster adorning the wall advertising an upcoming demonstration scheduled for December 9th, 1907. This glimpse into local events adds depth to our understanding of life during that era. The photographer behind this remarkable piece is Samuel John Govier, who skillfully captures not only people but also elements that define daily life at that time. From Cornish thatch-roofed buildings to advertisements for Venus soap and Lloyds news agency plastered across walls nearby - every detail tells a story. Further examination reveals Humber cycles parked outside Hicks & Son's store while locals read their newspapers or engage in conversations about trade and profession. The snow-capped churchtown provides a picturesque backdrop against which these scenes unfold. This print serves as an invaluable historical document offering glimpses into Probus' past; it encapsulates moments frozen in time with its rich tapestry of characters and settings. It allows us to step back over a century ago when family-owned businesses like John Roberts' smithy played vital roles within tight-knit communities such as this one nestled between Tr
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