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The Pillars and Raleigh House, Mitchell, St Newlyn East, Cornwall. Around 1925
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The Pillars and Raleigh House, Mitchell, St Newlyn East, Cornwall. Around 1925
The Pillars (or Pillars Hotel), on the left, is a Grade II listed farmhouse built in 1683. The house is dated on the timber panel over the door. Raleigh House, to the right, is a Grade II listed 17th century farmhouse. Mitchell was formerly known as St Michael or Meideshol. Sir Walter Raleigh represented the borough of Mitchell in the House of Commons when parliament convened on 19th February 1593. 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 : 1990.2.12.50
Media ID 11490430
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This print showcases the picturesque beauty of The Pillars and Raleigh House in Mitchell, St Newlyn East, Cornwall. Taken around 1925 by Major Arthur William Gill, a renowned Cornishman and amateur photographer, this glass lantern slide was part of his lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots". The Pillars (or Pillars Hotel), on the left side of the image, is an exquisite Grade II listed farmhouse that dates back to 1683. Its historical significance is evident from the timber panel over its door which proudly displays its age. On the right stands Raleigh House, another Grade II listed farmhouse built in the 17th century. Mitchell itself has a rich history; it was formerly known as St Michael or Meideshol. Notably, Sir Walter Raleigh represented this borough in the House of Commons when parliament convened on February 19th, 1593. Major Gill's expertise in photography shines through with this quarter plate slide taken using his ordinary camera. His meticulous attention to detail extends beyond capturing moments - he hand-painted these slides with vibrant colors to enhance their visual impact. During the 1920s and 1930s, Major Gill's presentations were highly regarded by various groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and even the London Cornish Society. This remarkable print not only immortalizes two stunning historic farmhouses but also serves as a testament to Major Arthur William Gill's talent as both a photographer and artist.
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