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House above the cliff at the back of Bessies Cove, Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. Around 1925
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House above the cliff at the back of Bessies Cove, Prussia Cove, St Hilary, Cornwall. Around 1925
Prussia Cove is named after a smuggler, John Carter, who referred to himself as the King of Prussia. The house was inhabited for years by smugglers and replaced Kiddlewink on the cliff kept by Bessie Burrow, after whom Bessies Cove is named. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925. He was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in many cases, colour. These were painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.12.86
Media ID 12082592
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This print captures the enchanting house perched above the cliff at the back of Bessies Cove, Prussia Cove in Cornwall, around 1925. The history surrounding this picturesque location adds an intriguing layer to its beauty. Prussia Cove itself derives its name from a notorious smuggler named John Carter, who fancied himself as the King of Prussia. For years, this very house served as a sanctuary for smugglers who roamed these treacherous shores. It replaced Kiddlewink on the cliff and was lovingly kept by Bessie Burrow, after whom Bessies Cove is now named. The rugged charm of this coastal dwelling perfectly complements the wild landscape that surrounds it. The glass lantern slide capturing this scene was part of Major Arthur William Gill's lecture series titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots". Major Gill, a respected Cornishman and amateur photographer during the 1920s and 1930s, gained recognition for his presentations featuring both still images and cine films. His quarter plate slides were taken prolifically with his ordinary camera and often hand-painted by him to enhance their visual impact. Today, this photograph stands as a testament to Cornwall's rich history and natural allure. Its vibrant colors evoke a sense of nostalgia while showcasing one of Cornwall's hidden gems. This image serves as a reminder that even amidst tumultuous times like smuggling eras past or present-day challenges faced globally - beauty can always be found in unexpected places if
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