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Violet Gordon Charlesworth: site of the crash
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Violet Gordon Charlesworth: site of the crash
The spot at which the motor car of Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth(b.1884) was alleged to have struck the wall, over which she was said to have been thrown into the sea below at Penmaenbach near Llandudno. Having faked her own death in this way to escape her creditors, she was later discovered alive and well, and sentenced to hard labour. Date: 1909
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In this evocative photograph, the haunting site of the alleged fatal crash that involved Violet Gordon Charlesworth in 1909 is depicted. The scene unfolds at Penmaenbach, a picturesque coastal location nestled near the Welsh town of Llandudno. The image captures the rugged cliffs, their jagged edges softened by the lush, green foliage that clings precariously to the steep incline. The wall, a testament to the relentless power of the sea, looms ominously in the foreground, its once solid structure now marred by the remnants of a motor car. Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth, born in 1884, was a woman of mystery whose life took an extraordinary turn of events. In 1909, she was reported to have met her demise at this very spot. According to the story, she had faked her own death by driving her car over the cliff and into the sea below, in an attempt to escape her mounting debts. However, the tale of her tragic end was soon revealed to be a hoax. The truth came to light when Violet was discovered alive and well, living under an assumed name in London. Her deception did not go unpunished, and she was subsequently sentenced to hard labour. The photograph, with its melancholic beauty and intriguing backstory, serves as a poignant reminder of the enigmatic woman who once stood at this very spot, her fate forever intertwined with the cliffs of Penmaenbach.
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