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Goonvrea, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Goonvrea, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Early 1900s
A close up of the front of Goonvrea. In 1980, Rex Barratt writes in his book, Stately Homes in and Around Truro, " Goonvrea, probably built by the Fox family of Falmouth and later owned and occupied by Sir Frederick Martin Williams, M.P. for Truro (1865-1878), who was a director of the Perran Iron Foundry and the first Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons of Cornwall. Later owners were J.P. Paull, and W.E. Harris, who was there in 1939. During the last war it was utilised by U.S. troops and is now a well-known hotel". The hotel was owned by Tony and Joyce Webb and is reported to have been devastated by fire in 1982. By the early 1990s new build houses were erected on the site. The stable block remained standing and has since been converted into houses. Photographer: Arthur Philp
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This print showcases Goonvrea, a magnificent manor located in Perranarworthal, Cornwall during the early 1900s. The image provides a close-up view of the front of this historic estate. Built by the esteemed Fox family of Falmouth, Goonvrea later became the residence of Sir Frederick Martin Williams, Member of Parliament for Truro from 1865 to 1878. Sir Williams was not only associated with the prestigious Perran Iron Foundry but also held the distinguished position as the first Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons in Cornwall. Throughout its rich history, Goonvrea passed through various hands including J. P. Paull and W. E. Harris who resided there in 1939. During World War II, this grand house served as accommodation for U. S troops before transforming into a renowned hotel under the ownership of Tony and Joyce Webb. However, tragedy struck when fire ravaged Goonvrea in 1982, leaving it devastated beyond repair. By the early 1990s, new houses were constructed on its site while preserving the remaining stable block which has since been converted into residential properties. Photographed by Arthur Philp, this image immortalizes an era gone by – capturing both the architectural beauty and historical significance that once graced Goonvrea's grounds.
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