Bodmin Shire Hall
A. J. F. Bond
Category
Photographs
Date
1910
Materials
Photographic card
Measurements
89 mm (H)136 mm (W)
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 889288
Summary
Postcard picture of crowds in main square in Bodmin, looking towards Shire Hall. There is a large banner above the buildings with flags hanging from windows. Banner reads 'The County Town welcomes its Duke and Duchess. Three cars at the bottom of the steps with a welcome committee on the steps beyond (possibly Viscountess Clifden in centre). Group of school children, all wearing hats, with a few women in foreground. Lots of flags, bunting and paper lanterns. c.1910
Provenance
A gift from the Hon. Gerald Agar-Robartes, 7th Viscount Clifden, who gave Lanhydrock to the National Trust in 1953 and who continued to live in the house until his death in 1966.
Marks and inscriptions
(Printed in mauve ink with scrolling on either side down left hand side of reverse) BOND/PHOTOGRAPHER,/FORE STREET, BODMIN
Makers and roles
A. J. F. Bond, manufacturer