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Portscatho harbour, Gerrans, Cornwall. 1901
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Portscatho harbour, Gerrans, Cornwall. 1901
Portscatho harbour and residents, looking outwards towards the sea. In this photograph, the harbours breakwater is visible. Photographer: Herbert Hughes
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : GERps.2
Media ID 18316649
© From the collection of the RIC
Beach Boat Children Fishing Houses Village Breakwater
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This print from 1901 takes us back in time to the picturesque Portscatho harbour in Gerrans, Cornwall. The image beautifully captures the essence of this charming fishing village, with its quaint houses nestled along the shore and a scattering of boats gently bobbing on the calm waters. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, our eyes are drawn towards the mesmerizing breakwater that stretches out into the sea. Its sturdy presence serves as a testament to man's ingenuity and determination to protect these shores from nature's unpredictable forces. The photograph also offers a glimpse into daily life within this close-knit community. Children can be seen playing on the beach, their laughter echoing through the air. Residents go about their day, perhaps tending to their fishing nets or engaging in lively conversations by the water's edge. Photographer Herbert Hughes skillfully captures not just an image but an entire atmosphere - one filled with tranquility and simplicity. This is a scene where time seems to stand still; where generations have found solace amidst nature's beauty. As we admire this historical gem preserved by Royal Cornwall Museum, we are transported back over a century ago when life revolved around hard work, strong ties between neighbors, and an unbreakable connection with both land and sea.
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