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The fountain lawn, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall. 3rd June 1904
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The fountain lawn, Morrab Gardens, Penzance, Cornwall. 3rd June 1904
Morrab Gardens looking towards St Marys Place and St Marys Terrace. Two ladies and a man are standing to the right hand side of the fountain. Morrab House was purchased in 1888 by Penzance Corporation for the development of a public park and library. The gardens were designed by Reginald Upcher and officially opened on 27th September 1889. The elaborate cast iron fountain was not included in Upchers plan of 1889 and comprises a pedestal ornamented with dolphins and cherubs riding tortoises, all of which incorporated water jets. The upper part of the fountain comprises a a finial in the form of a globe surmounted by an otter holding a fish in its mouth which also incorporated water jets. Photographer: Unknown
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This print takes us back to the enchanting Morrab Gardens in Penzance, Cornwall on a sunny day of June 1904. The view from this vantage point showcases the picturesque fountain lawn, with its lush greenery stretching towards St Marys Place and St Marys Terrace. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see two elegantly dressed ladies and a gentleman standing to the right side of the magnificent cast iron fountain. This fountain, an exquisite addition not originally planned by Reginald Upcher in his design for the gardens, is truly a sight to behold. Its pedestal boasts intricate dolphin and cherub motifs riding tortoises while gracefully spouting water jets. The upper part of the fountain features a remarkable finial shaped like a globe topped by an otter clutching a fish in its mouth. This whimsical creature also incorporates water jets that add movement and life to this already mesmerizing centerpiece. Morrab House itself holds historical significance as it was acquired by Penzance Corporation in 1888 for the purpose of creating both a public park and library. The gardens were meticulously designed by Reginald Upcher and officially opened on September 27th, 1889. Preserved through time by an unknown photographer's lens, this extraordinary image captures the essence of Victorian elegance blended seamlessly with Edwardian charm within Cornwall's natural beauty.
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