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Antique Framed Print : Great Western Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Framed Photos from Royal Cornwall Museum
Great Western Beach, Newquay, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A view of crowds on the Great Western Beach with the headland and The Headland Hotel in the background. Photographer: Unknown
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : NWQbe.18
Media ID 12200144
© From the collection of the RIC
Buildings Children Rocks Women Huts Wheels
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from the early 1900s transports us to the vibrant Great Western Beach in Newquay, Cornwall. The image captures a bustling scene of joyous crowds enjoying a day by the sea. As our gaze wanders across the picture, we are drawn to the magnificent headland that stands proudly in the background, overlooking this picturesque coastal paradise. The beach is alive with activity as men, women, and children frolic along its sandy shores. They seek refuge from the summer heat under colorful huts that dot the coastline like cheerful beacons. Deck chairs are scattered about, inviting visitors to relax and soak up the sun's warm embrace. Intriguingly, our eyes catch sight of wheels protruding from beneath some of these charming huts—a testament to an era when horse-drawn carriages were still prevalent means of transportation. Amidst all this excitement lies a grand building—the iconic Headland Hotel—its presence commanding attention against nature's breathtaking backdrop. This architectural gem has stood witness to countless memories being made on this very beach for generations. As we delve into this remarkable photograph captured by an unknown photographer, it becomes evident that it encapsulates not just a moment frozen in time but also reflects Cornish heritage and cherished seaside traditions. It serves as a poignant reminder of how people have sought solace and delight amidst these stunning landscapes throughout history—an enduring connection between humanity and nature's beauty.
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