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The Lander Monument, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1925
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The Lander Monument, Truro, Cornwall. Around 1925
The Monument was designed in 1835 by Philip Sambell. It celebrates the discoveries, including the discovery of the source of the River Niger in 1827, of the Lander brothers, Richard and John. The statue of Richard by Neville Northy Burnard was added in 1852 to commemorate his death during an expedition. 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 : 1990.2.12.10
Media ID 11490039
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print showcases the magnificent Lander Monument in Truro, Cornwall, taken around 1925. Designed by Philip Sambell in 1835, this striking monument pays tribute to the remarkable discoveries made by the Lander brothers, Richard and John. In 1827, they successfully uncovered the source of the River Niger, a significant achievement celebrated through this iconic structure. The statue of Richard Lander was added to the monument in 1852 as a commemoration of his untimely death during an expedition. Crafted by Neville Northy Burnard, this sculpture adds a poignant touch to an already impressive landmark. This particular image is part of a glass lantern slide from Major Arthur William Gill's lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots". A well-known figure in Cornwall during the early 20th century, Major Gill was both an amateur photographer and avid presenter. His presentations featuring stills and cine film were highly regarded among various groups such as The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and even the London Cornish Society. Major Gill's talent for capturing vibrant images with his ordinary camera shines through in these quarter plate slides. Notably unique are his hand-painted color effects that enhance each photograph's visual impact. Overall, this print offers us a glimpse into both historical exploration achievements and Major Arthur William Gill's artistic prowess behind the lens.
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