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Horse drawn van of the Queen Street Bakery in Bank Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Filename: TRURI-JUPct-26.tiff
Size: 8726 x 5930 (52MB)
Date: 26th November 2018
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.124487, -5.679125
© From the collection of the RIC
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Horse drawn van of the Queen Street Bakery in Bank Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A man and boy pose for a photograph with their horse drawn canvas-topped van. The house behind the horse has a sign above the door reading Surgery. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : JUPct.26
Media ID 18181040
© From the collection of the RIC
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the early 1900s, we are transported back in time to Bank Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. The focal point of the image is a horse-drawn van belonging to the esteemed Queen Street Bakery. With its canvas-topped structure and rustic charm, this van was an integral part of daily life in the bustling town. Posing proudly beside their trusty steed and beloved mode of transportation are a man and a young boy. Their faces reflect both pride and determination as they stand tall for the photographer's lens. It is evident that this van holds great significance for them; perhaps it represents their livelihood or even generations of family tradition. Behind the majestic horse stands an intriguing house with a sign above its door reading "Surgery". This detail adds an air of mystery to our exploration into history. What medical marvels took place within those walls? Who were the healers who tended to patients' needs? While we may never know all the stories behind this remarkable scene captured by an unknown photographer, it serves as a poignant reminder of simpler times when horses powered our streets and local businesses thrived on community support. This Cornish gem offers us a glimpse into Victorian or Edwardian-era Cornwall—a testament to resilience, craftsmanship, and human connection that transcends time itself.
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