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Loading and carting shingle at Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. July 1912
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Loading and carting shingle at Porthallow, St Keverne, Cornwall. July 1912
View across the beach showing lobster pots and boats, including FH77 and FH236, pulled up on the beach. A further boat, FH83, is sitting at the tide line. Two horses are standing with a cart as a man shovels shingle for transportation. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
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Captured in July 1912, this vintage print showcases the bustling activity of loading and carting shingle at Porthallow, a picturesque fishing cove nestled along the stunning coastline of St Keverne, Cornwall. The captivating view across the beach reveals a scene teeming with life and industry. Lobster pots dotting the shoreline bear witness to the thriving fishing trade that once thrived in this Cornish village. Boats FH77 and FH236 rest upon the sandy shores, their weathered hulls telling tales of countless voyages on treacherous seas. At the tide line sits another vessel, FH83, patiently awaiting its next maritime adventure. In harmony with this coastal tableau are two majestic horses standing beside a sturdy cart. Their presence signifies an era when horsepower was relied upon for manual labor. A diligent man can be seen diligently shoveling shingle into the cart, preparing it for transportation to fulfill various construction needs or perhaps fortify sea defenses against nature's relentless tides. The skilled photographer Herbert Hughes has expertly captured not just a moment frozen in time but also an essence of Cornish heritage. This image evokes nostalgia for simpler times when boats sailed freely along these rugged cliffs and sand dunes whispered secrets carried by salty breezes from afar. Displayed within Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, this remarkable photograph offers us a glimpse into our rich maritime history while celebrating the beauty and resilience of coastal villages like Porthallow on The Lizard peninsula.
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