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Thatched cottages, St Mawes, Cornwall. Before 1914
Filename: TRURI-MAWgv-40.tiff
Size: 6323 x 8004 (52MB)
Date: 24th May 2016
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.158551, -5.014632
© From the collection of the RIC
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Thatched cottages, St Mawes, Cornwall. Before 1914
Thatched cottages near the Idle Rocks Hotel. Taken before the First World War, when the cottages were still thatched. A girl in a smock and a wide-brimmed hat stands in the foreground. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : MAWgv.40
Media ID 12122545
© From the collection of the RIC
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back in time to the quaint village of St Mawes, Cornwall, before the world was engulfed in the chaos of the First World War. The image showcases a row of charming thatched cottages near the Idle Rocks Hotel, their roofs still adorned with traditional straw coverings. It is a poignant reminder of an era long gone. In this snapshot frozen in history, our attention is immediately drawn to a young girl standing proudly in the foreground. She wears a smock and sports a wide-brimmed hat, exuding an air of innocence and simplicity that perfectly encapsulates life in rural Cornwall at that time. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, but their skillful composition allows us to appreciate every intricate detail within this scene. From the meticulously crafted thatch on each cottage roof to the rustic stone walls and flower-filled gardens surrounding them, it's as if we can almost feel ourselves stepping into this idyllic setting from over a century ago. As we gaze upon this evocative photograph print from Royal Cornwall Museum, we are reminded not only of our rich cultural heritage but also how much has changed since those peaceful pre-war days. It serves as both a visual treasure and an invitation for reflection on simpler times when life moved at its own gentle pace amidst these picturesque Cornish landscapes.
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