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Entrance to Tregothnan lodge gate and house, near Tresillian Bridge, Tresillian, Cornwall. Around 1925
Filename: TRURI-1990-2-12-27.tiff
Size: 4386 x 3703 (5.1MB)
Date: 9th April 2016
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.277855, -4.995783
© From the collection of the RIC
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Entrance to Tregothnan lodge gate and house, near Tresillian Bridge, Tresillian, Cornwall. Around 1925
Major Arthur William Gills car is in the foreground. Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1334. The house was rebuilt by Edward Boscawen (1787-1841), fourth Viscount and First Earl of Falmouth, near the site of an older mansion. Tregothnan has the largest historic garden in Cornwall. It is open to the public for one weekend every year. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925. He was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in many cases, colour. These were painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.12.27
Media ID 12082496
© From the collection of the RIC
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the majestic entrance to Tregothnan lodge gate and house, nestled near Tresillian Bridge in Cornwall around 1925. In the foreground, we see Major Arthur William Gill's car, a testament to the era. Tregothnan has been a cherished home for the Boscawen family since an impressive lineage dating back to 1334. The house itself was rebuilt by Edward Boscawen (1787-1841), who held the titles of fourth Viscount and First Earl of Falmouth. It stands proudly near the site where its predecessor once stood. What sets Tregothnan apart is its expansive historic garden, which holds distinction as Cornwall's largest. Each year, for one weekend only, this hidden gem opens its doors to welcome curious visitors from far and wide. The glass lantern slide that immortalizes this scene was part of Major Arthur William Gill's lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots". A true Cornishman and passionate amateur photographer, Gill gained recognition throughout Cornwall and beyond during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations featuring both still images and cine film. What makes these quarter plate slides truly remarkable is that they were hand-painted by Gill himself with vibrant colors, adding an extra layer of artistry to his already stunning photographs. This particular image serves as a window into history, showcasing not just architectural beauty but also preserving moments in time through Major Arthur William Gill's lens.
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