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Greetings Card : Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Market Square, St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A fairground type traction engine in Market Square (or Commercial Square) with several men and children gathered to look at it. Photographer: Unknown
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : JUPpo.20
Media ID 19329729
© From the collection of the RIC
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our charming selection from the Media Storehouse range of Greeting Cards. This vintage image transports you to the early 1900s in St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. Witness the excitement as a fairground traction engine draws a crowd in Market Square, with men and children gathered around in awe. This beautifully preserved photograph from the Royal Cornwall Museum captures a moment in history, making it a unique and thoughtful choice for your special occasion greeting. Order now and add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from the early 1900s takes us back in time to Market Square, nestled in the charming town of St Just in Penwith, Cornwall. The focal point of this snapshot is an impressive fairground type traction engine that has captured the attention of several men and children who have gathered around it with curiosity and awe. The photographer remains unknown, but their skillful composition allows us a glimpse into a moment frozen in history. The bustling atmosphere of Market Square comes alive through this image, as locals engage with one another against a backdrop of quaint shops and buildings. The presence of the traction engine adds an element of excitement and entertainment to this otherwise ordinary scene. Its towering wheels and intricate machinery serve as a testament to human ingenuity during that era. As we delve into the details, we can't help but notice the joyous expressions on both young faces and weathered ones alike. It is evident that this spectacle has brought together people from all walks of life - creating a sense of unity within this tight-knit community. This remarkable photograph not only captures an extraordinary moment but also preserves Cornish heritage for generations to come. It reminds us how even simple events like these could bring immense delight to townsfolk at that time. Through its lens, we are transported back to an era where such sights were cherished by all who witnessed them – moments forever etched in history's tapestry.
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