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The Yew Walk at Goonvrea House, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924
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The Yew Walk at Goonvrea House, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924
A view of the Yew Walk from the summer house at Goonvrea House. 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 William Jordan
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The Yew Walk at Goonvrea House, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. December 1924
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. This print captures the enchanting beauty of The Yew Walk at Goonvrea House in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. Taken in December 1924 by photographer Arthur William Jordan, it offers a glimpse into the rich history and grandeur of this magnificent estate. Originally believed to have been built by the esteemed Fox family of Falmouth, Goonvrea House later became the residence of Sir Frederick Martin Williams, Member of Parliament for Truro from 1865 to 1878. As a director of the Perran Iron Foundry and the first Provincial Grand Master of Mark Masons in Cornwall, Sir Williams left an indelible mark on both industry and society. Throughout its existence, Goonvrea House changed hands several times. Notable owners included J. P. Paull and W. E. Harris who resided there in 1939. During World War II, this stately home served as accommodation for U. S troops before transforming into a renowned hotel under the ownership of Tony and Joyce Webb. Tragically, fire ravaged the hotel in 1982 causing substantial damage to its historic structure. By the early 1990s, new houses were erected on site while preserving remnants such as the stable block which has since been converted into residential properties. This evocative photograph immortalizes The Yew Walk's serene ambiance amidst towering
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