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Lands End, West Cornwall, England. Picture shows the famous signposts
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Lands End, West Cornwall, England. Picture shows the famous signposts
Lands End, West Cornwall, England.
Picture shows the famous signposts.
Lands End (Cornish: Penn an Wlas or Pedn an Wlas) is a headland and holiday complex in western Cornwall, England, UK. It is the most westerly point of mainland Cornwall and England, situated within the Penwith peninsula about eight miles (13 km) west-south-west of Penzance at the western end of the A30 road. To the east of it is the English Channel, and to the west the Celtic Sea.
The man in the picture is unknown
Picture taken 13th April 1961
Terry Fincher.
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Lands End
Cornwall
England
1961-678
Media ID 21857377
© Mirrorpix
1961 Cornwall Directions Geography Lands End Rocks Sign Headland Penwith Peninsula West Cornwall
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This print takes us back to the rugged beauty of Lands End, West Cornwall, England. The famous signposts stand tall against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery. Lands End, also known as Penn an Wlas or Pedn an Wlas in Cornish, is a renowned headland and holiday complex that marks the westernmost point of mainland Cornwall and England. The image captures the essence of this remote location with its dramatic cliffs plunging into both the English Channel on the east side and the Celtic Sea on the west. The rocks below add texture to this picturesque landscape, reminding us of nature's raw power. Intriguingly, a man stands near one of these iconic signposts; his identity remains unknown but adds a sense of mystery to this timeless scene frozen in time. Terry Fincher skillfully captured this moment on April 13th, 1961 – a glimpse into history during an era when exploration was at its peak. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph from Memory Lane Prints, it transports us back to an era where simplicity reigned supreme and natural wonders like Lands End were revered for their untouched beauty. This piece serves as a reminder that even amidst our modern world, there are still places where nature reigns supreme and captivates our hearts with its awe-inspiring grandeur.
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