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Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910
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Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910
Photographer: Unknown
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : FALrm.20
Media ID 11611624
© From the collection of the RIC
Buildings Flag Pavement Road Sailor Shops Woman Street Lamps
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Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Around 1910 captures the essence of a bustling coastal town in its heyday. This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum takes us back to a time when life moved at a different pace. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see an eclectic mix of characters strolling along Market Street. A Cornish woman elegantly walks by, her traditional attire reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage. Beside her stands a man engrossed in conversation with a sailor, perhaps sharing tales of distant lands and maritime adventures. The backdrop is filled with charming buildings adorned with colorful flags fluttering proudly in the breeze. These structures house various shops that once formed the heartbeat of Falmouth's local economy. The pavement beneath their feet tells stories of countless footsteps taken by locals and visitors alike. Illuminating this vibrant scene are vintage street lamps casting warm light onto cobblestone roads below. Their soft glow adds an enchanting touch to an already picturesque setting. This remarkable photograph not only showcases Falmouth's architectural beauty but also serves as a window into daily life over a century ago. It invites us to imagine what it was like to wander these streets during simpler times when community connections were forged through face-to-face interactions rather than screens.
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