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Group of men at Daddyport bridge, Tregony, Cornwall. Around 1925
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Group of men at Daddyport bridge, Tregony, Cornwall. Around 1925
Qualification as a voter in Tregony required proof of house keeping by boiling a pot within the limits of the borough over an open fire, giving rise to the term pot wallopers to describe voters. 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 : 1990.2.12.52
Media ID 11490469
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print takes us back to the year 1925, capturing a group of men at Daddyport bridge in Tregony, Cornwall. The significance of this image goes beyond its visual appeal, as it sheds light on an intriguing historical practice related to voting qualifications in Tregony. During that time, individuals seeking qualification as voters in Tregony were required to prove their housekeeping abilities by boiling a pot within the borough's limits over an open fire. This unique requirement gave rise to the term "pot wallopers" which was used to describe these voters. It is fascinating how such seemingly mundane tasks held great importance in determining one's eligibility for participation in local politics. The glass lantern slide from which this print originated was part of a lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots" presented by Major Arthur William Gill. A proud Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Gill gained recognition throughout Cornwall and beyond during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations featuring both still photographs and cine films. His quarter plate slides were particularly remarkable due to their vibrant colors, meticulously painted by his own hand. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to Major Gill's dedication towards preserving Cornwall's rich history through his artistic lens.
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