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Cattle Market, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910
Filename: TRURI-TRUcam-1.tiff
Size: 8700 x 6188 (17.7MB)
Date: 18th July 2016
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.263195, -5.051041
© From the collection of the RIC
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Royal Cornwall Museum
Cattle Market, Truro, Cornwall. About 1910
Cattle and farmers at the market. The railway loading bay is in the background. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : TRUcam.1
Media ID 12329415
© From the collection of the RIC
Building Fence Hats Railings Telegraph Pole Trees Shed Walking Stick
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this print from the Royal Cornwall Museum, showcasing the bustling Cattle Market in Truro, Cornwall around 1910. The image transports us to a bygone era where farmers and their livestock gathered for trade and commerce. In this snapshot of history, we witness a vibrant scene filled with cornish charm. The foreground is adorned with magnificent trees that provide shade on a sunny day. A group of men, donning their traditional hats and walking sticks, engage in animated conversations while overseeing their prized cattle. The market's rustic building stands proudly amidst the activity, its weathered facade telling tales of countless transactions over the years. Intriguingly placed in the background is a railway loading bay; an essential link between rural life and urban connectivity during that period. A solitary telegraph pole stands tall nearby, symbolizing communication beyond these local boundaries. Every detail tells a story - from the sturdy railings enclosing the market area to the humble shed nestled among them. Even though it was captured by an unknown photographer, this image resonates deeply with our collective heritage. This remarkable print invites you to immerse yourself in early 20th-century Cornwall; it encapsulates not just commercial exchange but also captures glimpses of daily life intertwined within these historic walls.
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