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Paul, near Newlyn, Cornwall. Around 1925
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Paul, near Newlyn, Cornwall. Around 1925
Paul Church and Dolly Pentreaths Memorial. Dolly Pentreath was the last person who could speak the Cornish language fluently and who died in 1777 at the age of 102. Glass lantern slide from a lecture, entitled Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots, given by Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Arthur William Gill, in around 1925. He was well known in Cornwall and elsewhere during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film to many groups including The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society and the London Cornish Society. The quarter plate slides which he took prolifically with his ordinary camera are, in many cases, colour. These were painted by his own hand to great effect
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TRURI : 1990.2.12.96
Media ID 11490552
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print captures Paul, a picturesque village near Newlyn in Cornwall, around 1925. The image showcases the beautiful Paul Church and Dolly Pentreaths Memorial, serving as a poignant reminder of the last fluent speaker of the Cornish language. Dolly Pentreath's remarkable life came to an end in 1777 at the impressive age of 102. The photograph is a glass lantern slide from a lecture titled "Some Historic Cornish Beauty Spots" presented by Major Arthur William Gill. A proud Cornishman and amateur photographer, Major Gill was renowned throughout Cornwall and beyond during the 1920s and 1930s for his presentations of stills and cine film. His expertise was sought after by esteemed groups such as The Royal Institution of Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, and even the London Cornish Society. Major Gill's quarter plate slides were prolifically taken with his ordinary camera but stood out due to their vibrant colors. These slides were meticulously hand-painted by Major Gill himself, creating stunning visual effects that left audiences captivated. This particular print not only serves as a testament to Major Gill's talent but also immortalizes an important piece of Cornish history. It stands as a tribute to both Dolly Pentreath's linguistic legacy and Major Arthur William Gill's dedication to preserving Cornwall's rich heritage through his artistic lens.
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