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Canvas Print : Tourist Information Centre, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1991
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Tourist Information Centre, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1991
Fowey couple, Bernard and Lynn Goold, are believed to be the first husband and wife team in the country to both gain their City and Guilds in Tourist Information Competency. Lynn runs the Tourist Information Centre (TIC) whilst Bernard is Postmaster of Fowey Post Office, where the TIC is situated. Pictured from left to right: Bernard Goold, Lynn Goold, Inez Barron and Margaret Ripley. Inez and Margaret are both assistants at the centre. Photographer: Jonathan Barker
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : 2017.5.295
Media ID 18063771
© RIC, photographer Jonathan Barker
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the Tourist Information Centre in Fowey, Cornwall, from August 1991. This captivating image, sourced from the Royal Cornwall Museum, showcases the charming tourist information centre, run by the dedicated husband and wife team, Bernard and Lynn Goold, believed to be the first in the country to both gain their City and Guilds in Tourist Information Competency. Bring the history and character of Fowey into your home with this beautifully printed and lustrous canvas, expertly crafted to bring out the vibrant colours and intricate details of this cherished moment in time.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this remarkable print taken in August 1991, we are transported back to a time when tourism was just beginning to flourish in the charming coastal town of Fowey. At its heart stands the Tourist Information Centre (TIC), an essential hub for visitors seeking guidance and local insights. However, what truly sets this image apart is the extraordinary couple who dedicated themselves to promoting their beloved town. Meet Bernard and Lynn Goold, believed to be trailblazers as the first husband and wife team in the country to both achieve their City and Guilds qualifications in Tourist Information Competency. Lynn spearheads operations at the TIC while Bernard serves as Postmaster at Fowey Post Office, where this invaluable center finds its home. Gathered alongside them are two indispensable assistants, Inez Barron and Margaret Ripley. Together, they form an exceptional team committed to providing tourists with unparalleled support during their stay. Photographed by Jonathan Barker against a backdrop adorned with signs celebrating all things Cornish, this image encapsulates not only a moment frozen in time but also showcases dedication and passion that have made Fowey a cherished destination for wanderlust souls. As we admire this snapshot from history captured within Royal Cornwall Museum's archives, let us pay tribute to these unsung heroes whose commitment laid foundations for future generations of tourism professionals. Their legacy continues to shape Fowey's identity as a
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