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Fine Art Print : Silvanus Trevails post office, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Silvanus Trevails post office, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The post office, designed by the famous Cornish architect Silvanus Trevail, was built in 1886. The photograph is taken from King Street, looking towards the post office, located on the corner of High Cross and Pydar Street. The building was demolished in 1974. Passmore Edwards library can be seen behind. Argalls photographic shop is next to the post office and J. Osborne, Tailors and Hatters, is to the right hand side of the photograph. There are barrels stacked up on the edge of the pavement outside Tonkin Brothers on the left and numerous people are on the street. Photographer: Unknown
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TRURI : TRUhcr.3
Media ID 19129498
© From the collection of the RIC
City Scene Shops Late Victorian
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Silvanus Trevail's Post Office in Truro, Cornwall. Captured in the early 1900s, this timeless photograph from the Royal Cornwall Museum transports you back in time. Designed by the renowned Cornish architect, Silvanus Trevail, the post office was built in 1886 and stands proudly on High Cross. This stunning print, with its rich detail and vibrant colors, is a must-have for anyone who appreciates history, architecture, or the beauty of Cornwall. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with our high-quality Fine Art Print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a bustling city scene in late Victorian Cornwall. The focal point is Silvanus Trevails post office, an architectural masterpiece designed by the renowned Cornish architect himself. Built in 1886, this iconic building stood proudly on the corner of High Cross and Pydar Street in Truro until its unfortunate demolition in 1974. The photograph, taken from King Street, offers a glimpse into the vibrant street life of that era. Adjacent to the post office stands Argalls photographic shop, while J. Osborne's Tailors and Hatters occupies the right-hand side of the frame. Tonkin Brothers' establishment can be seen on the left with barrels stacked up outside their premises. Intriguingly, behind Silvanus Trevails post office looms Passmore Edwards library—a testament to Cornwall's commitment to education and culture even during those times. As we delve deeper into this snapshot of history, it becomes evident that numerous people populate these streets—each one with their own story to tell. They traverse through daily routines or perhaps engage in lively conversations amidst a backdrop of charming shops and establishments. Although captured by an unknown photographer, this image serves as a time capsule transporting us back to early 1900s Cornwall—an enchanting moment frozen forever within its delicate frames.
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