Sepia albumen print

Acc.no: PEZPH : 2016.50.659

Identification

Item: Prince and Princess of Wales in Truro.

Description: These photographs form part of a series (0655 to 0671) relating to the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Cornwall, taken on the morning of 15.7.1903 as part of the visit of the Prince and Prince of Wales (later George V and Queen Mary) during which they attended the benediction of the newly completed nave of Truro Cathedral.. The Cornishman of 23 July 1903 gave a detailed report of the event, starting with their arrival where they entered through the West door. Amongst the crowd that met them was a guard of honour consisting of one officer and 100 men of the 1st Volunteer Battalion of the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry regiment as the Prince of Wales was also the Duke of Cornwall. The Benediction Service began at noon. An extract from the Cornishman reports: ... "Looking down from the triforium upon the brilliant interior of the Cathedral; hearing the pealing and pulsing strains of the organ, the silvery notes of the cornets, the sweet simple hymn tunes; and noting the white garb of the clergy, the gorgeous robes of the Mayors of Cornwall, the scarlet and crimson, golden and purple vestments of the Archbishop and Bishops and Canons, one's mind recalled the two whose inspiration created this stately buildings ... the late Archbishop Benson and the late Mr Pearson, the architect ...Twenty five year ago the idea became crystallised, and now that from £150,000 to £200,000 have been cheerfully given by many within and some without the pale of the church, he must have a dwarfed outlook who cannot admire the beauty of the architecture..." Following the service the Royal visitors attended a luncheon that was catered by W.F. Clarke & Co of Truro. The menu included salmon mayonnaise, galantine of chicken, various roast meats, pies, salads, trifle, Charlotte Russe, and the wines - sherry, hock and claret. The lunch was accompanied by music from the Royal Marines (Plymouth Div) who played an assortment of tunes considered appropriate for the occasion such as "Welcome to Cornwall" (specially composed for the event), Trelawney and Helston Furry Dance. There were speeches during which the Prince of Wales recalled accompanying his parents when the foundation stone was laid in 1880. It was the first Cathedral to be built in Britain since the Reformation. Following this the Royal Party was half an hour late leaving for their drive around the City where they were enthusiastically welcomed by further crowds. Source: the Cornishman and West Briton on-line.

Condition: Good

Description

Material: Photographic paper

Production

Method: Printed

Category: Photography

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