B/w print photograph
Acc.no: PEZPH : 1993.43.91
Identification
Item: The Abbey, Tresco
Description: The east end of Tresco Abbey at Tresco, the Isles of Scilly. Built in 1834 by Augustus Smith, who had come from Hertfordshire and taken up the position of Lord Proprietor, leaseholder of the islands. The location is just above the ruins of St Nicholas Priory, which had fallen into disrepair in the sixteenth century. A couple sit within the gardens in the foreground, which were open to the public in this period. The square tower to the right was built by Augustus's successor and nephew, Thomas Algernon.
Condition: Good - a medium amount of discolouration to the top edge of the photograph. Slight fading to the right edge, with a small amount of foxing to the top left-hand corner.
Description
Height: 113mm
Width: 155mm
Material: Photograph
Production
Method: Printed
Date: 1880
Person: Branwell, John
Place: Penlee House
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