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Fore Street looking east towards The Square, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Filename: TRURI-PROct-10.tiff
Size: 8508 x 5948 (12.4MB)
Date: 23rd July 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.292587, -4.952258
© RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
Fore Street looking east towards The Square, Probus, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A mixed group of mainly children pose for the photographer, including two people in the upstairs rooms of the Hawkins Arms. The name above the door of the Hawkins Arms is " Pollard" and a sign reads " Good Accommodation for Cyclists". The Jubilee Lamp can be seen in the distance. Photographer: Samuel John Govier
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TRURI : PROct.10
Media ID 15240370
© RIC
Churchtown Diamond Edwardian House Public Victoria
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the early 1900s, capturing a bustling scene on Fore Street in Probus, Cornwall. The image showcases a mixed group of individuals, predominantly children, striking poses for the photographer's lens. Interestingly, two figures can be seen peering out from the upstairs rooms of the Hawkins Arms pub. Above its door proudly hangs a sign displaying the name "Pollard" while another advertises "Good Accommodation for Cyclists". This charming detail suggests that this establishment catered not only to locals but also welcomed weary travelers passing through. In the distance stands the iconic Jubilee Lamp, casting its warm glow over this historic street. Its presence serves as a reminder of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebration and adds an air of grandeur to this quaint Cornish village. The photograph was skillfully captured by Samuel John Govier, who has expertly preserved this snapshot of Edwardian life in Cornwall. It offers us a glimpse into a bygone era when horse-drawn carriages traversed these cobbled streets and community spirit thrived within these walls. Displayed at Royal Cornwall Museum, this evocative print transports viewers back in time and allows them to immerse themselves in the rich history and charm of Probus Churchtown.
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