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Canvas Print : Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1890s
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Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. 1890s
Bessys Cove, also known as Prussia Cove, showing the house of John Carter prior to its demolition in 1906. John Carter was one of Cornwalls most famous smugglers, active in the late 1700s and early 1800s, who was known as the King of Prussia. The photo is taken from the south east after a cliff fall and shows the entrance tunnel door. Photographer: Gibson
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TRURI : HILpc.2
Media ID 14615674
© From the collection of the RIC
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Prussia Cove Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, a stunning addition to your home décor. This exquisite piece showcases a captivating image of Prussia Cove in St Hilary, Cornwall, taken from the Royal Cornwall Museum archives. Dating back to the 1890s, this photograph brings to life the enchanting beauty of Bessys Cove, also known as Prussia Cove. With its rich history, this image once depicted the house of John Carter, a notorious smuggler from Cornwall. The Canvas Print boasts vibrant colors and exceptional detail, beautifully preserving the essence of this intriguing piece of history. Bring the charm of Cornwall into your living space with this captivating and intriguing print.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the enchanting Prussia Cove, also known as Bessys Cove, in St Hilary, Cornwall during the 1890s. The image showcases the now-demolished house of one of Cornwall's most notorious figures - John Carter. Renowned for his smuggling activities in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Carter was famously referred to as the King of Prussia. Taken from a southeast perspective after a cliff fall, this photograph captures an intriguing sight - the entrance tunnel door leading into Carter's residence. The rugged coastline with its majestic cliffs serves as a dramatic backdrop against which this historic scene unfolds. The photographer behind this remarkable snapshot is Gibson, whose lens skillfully immortalizes both the natural beauty of Cornwall's coast and its rich smuggling history. This evocative image transports viewers back in time to an era when hidden coves like Prussia Cove were bustling hubs for illicit trade along these treacherous shores. As we gaze upon this poignant relic from our past, let us reflect on how such landscapes have witnessed countless tales of adventure and secrecy. It reminds us that history is not merely confined within textbooks but can be glimpsed through images like these – snapshots that capture moments frozen forever in time.
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